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Perth Festival prepares to welcome the Black Dyke Band

The most recorded band in the world is coming to Scotland next month. Formed over 150 years ago and hailing from Queensbury, Black Dyke Band...
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Michel Roux Jr launches interactive Scots dining event

Two-star Michelin chef Michel Roux Jr is shaking up the Scottish food scene with the launch of an exciting interactive dining experience. It has been...
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New Sea Cadets boat station given royal approval

The Princess Royal has officially inaugurated the new Sea Cadets Port Edgar Boat Station in Edinburgh’s picturesque Port Edgar Marina. As Admiral of the Sea...

Find out just who George Heriot was

The name George Heriot may be familiar from the stately school building on Edinburgh’s Lauriston Place or the sign mid-way down the rambling steps of...
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Stranraer Oyster Festival confirms 2022 return

Stranraer Oyster Festival, one of Scotland’s biggest food festivals, is set for a sensational return later this year. Organiser Stranraer Development Trust confirming the event...

An engrossing tribute to the River Truim

This is a meandering love letter comprised of thoughts, anecdotes, recollections and folklore, both those passed down through generations and those still unfolding. Terence Clifford-Amos...

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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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