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Tenth Boswell Book Festival delayed till October

The Boswell Book Festival, the world's only event dedicated to memoir and biography, has been postponed. The programme for the 10th Boswell Book Festival was...

A novel take on the five sisters of Robert the Bruce

Sisters of Bruce is a hefty novel, giving novel gives voice to the five sisters of Robert the Bruce, highlighting the challenges they faced as...

RSABI poised to support during tough times

RSABI, the charity which supports people in Scottish agriculture, is gearing up to offer additional support to farming and crofting families. These families, located throughout...

Get booked up to see Scotland’s beauty

A celebration of Scotland's stunning natural beauty is set to be released next month. Scotland Revealed is a stunning collection of images from photographer Shahbaz...

The life and times of jockey Sam Morshead

Successful former jump jockey and saviour of the popular Perth Racecourse Sam Morshead talks of his swift rise to the top, his many falls, and...

Mary Queen of Scots put under the spotlight

Donald Smith’s third historical novel readdresses the conventional, biased readings of the enigmatic Mary Queen of Scots as either: a deceitful adultress or a pious...

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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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