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Biting back – with a midge marinade
A MIDGE marinade has been created to bite back against the scourge of the Scottish summer. Alison Blackwell, a midge expert and the creator of...

New releases: Whisky for Hibs fans, luxury Scotch, plus rum
Peter Ranscombe takes his weekly look at the latest whisky releases. HIBS fans can now toast their team with the first exclusive whisky bottled for...

Edinburgh tour offers afternoon tea on wheels
GUESTS on a new Edinburgh tour can enjoy afternoon tea in leather seats while being driven around the city. SuperBus was launched yesterday by Scott...

Peter Capaldi stars in new STV series for Apple TV
OSCAR winner Peter Capaldi and Laurence Olivier Award nominee Cush Jumbo are starring in a new television series being made by STV for Apple TV....
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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...