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The Lord who planned to transform the islands

Lord of the Isles tells the rather unknown story of Lord Leverhulme. In 1918-19, he purchased Harris and Lewis with an ambitious vision to transform...

National Museum of Rural Life hosting creative fun

Festive fun for all the family is coming to the National Museum of Rural Life. The museum, located in Wester Kittochside, Philipshill Road, East Kilbride...
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Spring Fling organisers launch new winter art and craft fair

This weekend there’s the chance to browse and buy beautiful paintings, pottery, jewellery and much more direct from around 30 artists and craft makers. The...

New restaurant concept looks to be a cut above

From the team behind Six by Nico, its founders announced the launch of new steak restaurant for Glasgow. The Simeone Group, founders of the revolutionary...

Twelve contenders for this year’s Highland Book Prize

The longlist for the 2021 Highland Book Prize has been revealed. The Highland Book Prize, established in 2017, celebrates the finest published work that recognises...

McCall Smith’s latest novel brings joy and light

There really is no stopping Alexander McCall Smith, with the release of his latest novel, The Joy and Light Bus Company. This is the 22nd...

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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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