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‘Internet of things’ helps Hebrides peatland
SENSORS connected to the "internet of things" (IoT) are helping to monitor the health of peatlands in the Western Isles. The year-long trial is measuring...

REVIEW: Yotel Glasgow
Peter Ranscombe straps himself in for lift-off as he reviews Yotel in Glasgow. I’VE never been a great one for gimmicks – “A sprat to...

Glasgow faces Liverpool in race to host Eurovision
GLASGOW and Liverpool have been shortlisted as the final two cities to host the Eurovision song contest. Ukraine won last year's competition, but can't host...

Firefighters get hi-tech help from robotarium
SCOTTISH firefighters are testing new kit from the National Robotarium that could help them find casualties faster. The equipment, which sits on top of standard...
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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...

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...

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. ...

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...