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Glasgow artist Alberta Whittle closes Venice Biennale show

THE show by Glasgow artist Alberta Whittle at the Venice Biennale has drawn to a close after attracting an "unprecedented" 35,000 visitors. Whittle is due...

Tilda Swinton gets film archive award

NAIRN'S favourite actress, Tilda Swinton, has received the International Federation of Film Archives' (FIAF's) annual award. The actress - famous for starring in films including...

Scone Palace unveils refurbishment plans

SCONE Palace has unveiled plans to open all year round and turn its stables into a visitors' centre, restaurant, and shop. Other proposals include an...

Rural college remembers Doddie Weir

TRIBUTES have been paid to Scottish rugby legend and motor neurone disease (MND) campaigner Doddie Weir, who died at the weekend. Professor Wayne Powell, principal...

Hill paths repair campaign begins at An Teallach

A CAMPAIGN is underway to raise money to repair Scotland's hill paths, beginning with An Teallach in Wester Ross. Mountaineering Scotland and the Outdoor Access...
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Scottish Ballet’s The Snow Queen adds a sprinkle of Christmas magic

Morag Bootland enjoys a festive night at the ballet. WHEN Scottish Ballet premiered The Snow Queen in 2019 I was blown-away by the costumes, set...

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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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