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The Good Books, Alan Tylor: ‘Muriel Spark epitomised what a writer should and can be if you stick to your principles’

Alan Taylor on being inspired by Muriel Spark, the novel he most recommends and knowing if he'll stick to a book after the first page....
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Joseph Maxwell Stuart to exhibit new work in North Berwick

Renowned Scottish artist Joseph Maxwell Stuart is getting ready to host a new exhibition in North Berwick.  The landscape artist, from the Scottish Borders, works...
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Tiny home microbakery wins title of ‘Scotland’s Best Croissant’

A small home-based microbakery in Glasgow has won the title of Scotland's Best Croissant. Run by Rebecca Slade, Maple Leaf Bakery has built a loyal following...
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Jolomo opens new exhibition in Glasgow and reveals where he discovered his trademark colours

Bestselling Scottish artist John Lowrie Morrison - known as Jolomo - is famous around the world for his colourful paintings of Scotland's landscapes. Now, in...
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Review: Sotto, Edinburgh

Nothing epitomises the upturn in Stockbridge's fortunes like the arrival of stylish Italian enoteca-trattoria Sotto, says Richard Bath It's all change in Stockbridge, within living...
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Review: Margo, Glasgow

Richard Bath road tests the new restaurant from the team behind Ka Pao and Ox & Finch, and comes away deeply impressed.   When I...

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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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