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Back to the Coalface as new visitor attraction opens

Crawick Multiverse is looking ahead to a new era following the official opening of The Coalface – its specially designed eco-friendly visitor facilities. The event...
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Registration for online clan gathering set to open

People looking to take part in the Maclean Clan Virtual Gathering event can pre-register their interest from Tuesday, June 8. The event, usually held on...

The hunt for witches in the Scottish Borders

The Scottish Borders in the 17th century was awash with unrest. The destruction of the monarchy, civil war and the plague all bubbled together to...

A pure dead brilliant take on the Gruffalo’s Child

If you are a parent or a grandparent, the chances are that you will be able to quote, at length, whole sections of Julia Donaldson...
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Honorary doctorate for acclaimed Scots screenwriter

One of the film industry’s brightest stars will be awarded an honorary doctorate from the Royal Conservatoire of Scotland next month. Screenwriter Krysty Wilson-Cairns –...

Royal Highland Showcase will be a first in the UK

The Royal Highland and Agricultural Society of Scotland (RHASS) is gearing up to host their livestreamed ‘behind closed doors’ event - the Royal Highland Showcase...

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Game of Thrones actor Rory McCann invests in a new Scotch whisky Slanj

Game of Thrones actor Rory McCann has invested in a new blended Scotch whisky brand, called Slanj. Brothers Brian and Craig Halley, alongside friend Stuart...
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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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