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Scottish children’s author Molly Arbuthnott on taking her hit series to the big screen

It was a story that was inspired by her cat after it got lost on a ferry to South Uist. But ten years later Scottish...

Johnnie Walker Princes Street joins forces with two Michelin-starred chef

Johnnie Walker Princes Street has launched a new partnership with two Michelin-starred chef James Close and his wife Maria. Owner of Raby Hunt, James and...

Joiner to climb Ben Nevis while carrying 100kg to raise money for Doddie Weir foundation

A joiner is preparing to climb Ben Nevis while carrying 100kg to raise money for the My Name’5 Doddie Foundation. After six months of training,...

Temperatures in the River Dee are reaching levels dangerous to salmon and trout

Temperatures in the River Dee are reaching levels dangerous to salmon and trout, it was warned. The River Dee Trust has been monitoring water temperatures...
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Project launched to capture memories of Scottish whaling communities

A new project has been launched to capture the memories of Scottish whaling communities. Over the next two years, the South Georgia Heritage Trust and...
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Rare painting by artist whose career was cut short set to fetch £150,000

A rare painting by an Aberdeen artist whose promising career was cut short by a tragic accident is set to fetch £150,000 when it goes...

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How the UK–India trade deal opens door in the Scotch whisky industry

Euan Duncan, a Partner at law firm Morton Fraser MacRoberts, on how the UK–India trade deal will affect Scottish whisky and the importance of geographical...
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Scottish Field Summer Challenge 2025 Results

For 25 years – a quarter of a century – the Scottish Field Whisky Challenge has been helping readers to discover some of the best...
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A Dram with Stewart Bowman, Lochranza: ‘Whisky is not just about making something to drink. It’s about the people and the place, it’s a journey’

Lochranza distillery manager Stewart Bowman chats about his career in whisky, his favourite flavour profiles and what makes Lochranza and Arran whisky so special.  ...
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Ardbeg Smokiverse explores a new high gravity dimension

Islay-based Ardbeg Distillery has unveiled Ardbeg Smokiverse - its new limited-edition release to mark Ardbeg Day 2025, which takes place on Saturday 31st May as the...
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Glen Scotia reveals oldest ever whisky – a 50-year-old that’s the first edition in its new Elements series

Glen Scotia has unveiled a 50-year-old as the first edition in its new Elements of Campbeltown collection. The Elements of Campbeltown Collection takes inspiration from...
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The Macallan unveils single malts inspired by Charles Rennie Mackintosh – including rare 46 Year Old

The Macallan has launched two single malts inspired by Scottish artist Charles Rennie Mackintosh, including a 46 Year Old whisky. Inspired by Mackintosh’s 1902 stained-glass...

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