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A gripping thriller in the Scottish Highlands

Fantastically eerie and atmospheric, this Gothic thriller set in the Highlands had me hooked from chapter one. Following the life of ten-year-old Lauren, who lives...

Escape to the wilderness with 28 fantastic bothies

When out in the wilderness, there is no sight more welcome than a bothy on the horizon – a place to dry out your kit...
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Enjoy a restaurant-quality meal from the comfort of home

Sitting down to a three-course meal and a bottle of vino in a restaurant feels like an experience from a long-forgotten time. To help relive...

Billy Connolly – a life packed full of laughter

It has been a long time since I genuinely laughed out loud while reading a book – quite uncontrollably, I might add – and I...

Celebrations for Sir Walter Scott’s 250th anniversary

A major international celebration of the 250th anniversary of the life and works of Sir Walter Scott is being launched this weekend. Taking place on...
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New pop-up cheese shop to open in Glasgow’s west end

A new cheese shop 'pop-up' will open in the heart of Glasgow's West End this month. The Cheese Club Shop, led by the team behind...

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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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