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Grouse shoot licences ‘must not threaten jobs and conservation’

A GROUP of rural organisation has called on the Scottish Government not to jeopardise jobs and conservation work with its licensing scheme for grouse shooting....

Dundee Rep unveils Cinderella cast

THE cast for Dundee Rep's new musical production of Cinderella has been unveiled. Cinderella is swapping her glass slippers for wellies for the show, which...

Two Scottish sites on world geology list

TWO sites in Scotland have been included in a list of the world's most-impressive geology. Siccar Point near Dunbar and the Moine thrust belt in...

‘Punk rocker’ waxwings land in Scotland

EXPERTS are predicting a bumper winter for waxwings as the "punk rocker" birds return to Scotland. The pinkish birds are about the size of a...

Great Borders River Clean makes a splash this weekend

THE Great Borders River Clean returns this weekend for its biannual litter-pick along the region's waterways. The event has grown to become the largest simultaneous...

‘Dàna: Scotland’s Wild Side’ returns to BBC Alba

ADVENTURER Coinneach Rankin returns to BBC Alba tonight for a second series of "Dàna: Scotland’s Wild Side". The rock climber and runner will climb some...

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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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