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A fresh look at a Scottish hero – Robert the Bruce

Robert the Bruce, by James Robertson, is a fresh perspective on one of the most celebrated Scots. It's a captivating and visually striking book. Vibrant...

An in-depth look at the Battle of Bannockburn

No matter whether the only history you know is from Commando Comics or Horrible Histories, if there is one fact that almost every Scot knows,...
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Christmas crackers to keep us company on TV and radio

BBC Scotland has a stocking full of festive goodies across television and radio to entertain audiences. There's plenty to keep everyone entertained across TV and...

The communities taking ownership of their land

In recent years, communities in the Scottish Highlands and Islands have taken ownership of more than half a million acres – an area equivalent to...

A guide to 1001 whiskies that you must try

1001 Whiskies You Must Try Before You Die notes drams from Scotland, Ireland, the United States, Japan, India and the rest of the world. And...

Composer Blair Mowat chats to the Scottish Field podcast

Scottish Field meets the Scots composer who has worked one of this year's big Christmas TV specials, in our latest podcast. This week our guest...

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Gin Bothy unveils plans for a whisky distillery on a historic smuggling route

Scottish producer Gin Bothy has unveiled plans for a whisky distillery on a historic smuggling route.  The distillery in Glen Prosen, Angus, sits on land...
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Scotch Malt Whisky Society releases two new Taiwanese whiskies

The Scotch Malt Whisky Society (SMWS) has released two new Taiwanese whiskies. The whisky club is shining a spotlight on the five-year-old single malt Taiwanese...
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A Dram With Graham Omand, Lagg Distillery: ‘Welcoming Ewan McGregor and gifting him his very own cask was some achievement’

From welcoming Ewan McGregor to the distillery to gift him his own cask and celebrating five years in business, it's been a busy year for...
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The Glen Grant releases its rarest ever whisky – a 65 Year Old with a £39,000 price tag

When James ‘The Major’ Grant inherited Speyside distillery the Glen Grant in 1872, he brought his affinity of plants, flowers and the natural world with...
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Formula One Ferrari driver Charles Leclerc becomes new face of Scotch whisky Chivas Regal

F1 Ferrari driver Charles Leclerc has become the new face of Scotch whisky brand Chivas Regal. The partnership comes following news of the spirit company...
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A Dram With Euan Campbell, The Scotch Malt Whisky Society: ‘We’re pushing boundaries but respecting the heritage of this centuries old drink.’

Whisky drinkers all over the world have likely heard of The Scotch Malt Whisky Society. Since the whisky club was first formed in 1983, it...

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