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Outdoor venue for Edinburgh Craft Beer Festival

ORGANISERS have moved Edinburgh Craft Beer Festival from The Biscuit Factory to The Corn Exchange’s outside venue. The event, which is due to take place...

‘Wheelyboat’ helps anglers fish on Uists’ lochs

ANGLERS and tourists can now explore more of the Uists' lochs thanks to funding for an accessible "wheelyboat". Hydraulic platforms will allow people in wheelchairs...

Young people to create rural ‘smart village’

SCOTLAND is preparing to create the world's first "smart village" dedicated to young people who have connections to rural areas. A "smart village" brings together...

Botanics plastic show links art and science

VISITORS to the Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh (RBGE) are being encouraged to think about their use of plastic by a new art exhibition. "Think Plastic:...

The Three Chimneys makes TripAdvisor’s UK top 10

THE Three Chimneys restaurant with rooms on Skye has reached one of travel website TripAdvisor’s UK top 10 lists. The eatery was placed at number...

Aberfoyle’s lodge marks 60th birthday

A VISITORS' centre in the Queen Elizabeth Forest Park is marking its 60th anniversary. Opened in August 1960 as David Marshall Lodge, the centre is...

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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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