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A week in whisky: Friday the 13th special
Peter Ranscombe returns with his light-hearted weekly round-up of what's happening with whisky - and his first column has a distinctly supernatural feel to it…...

Ka Pao: An Asian-inspired menu that packs a punch
After receiving a coveted Bib Gourmand award for their Glasgow restaurant, Ka Pao has opened its doors in Scotland’s capital city. Rosie Morton heads to...

John Sentamu opens Christian Aid 50th book sale
CHRISTIAN Aid welcomed former archbishop of York John Sentamu to Edinburgh on Saturday to open its 50th book sale. Scotland’s biggest charity book sale is...

Strathallan student lands offer from NYU
STRATHALLAN School pupil Thandi Seronga has been offered a place to read liberal studies at New York University. The 17 year old from Tanzania, who...
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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...