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A digital makeover for Scots air raid shelter

An abandoned Scottish air raid shelter has been given a digital makeover. Up and down the country there are a vast array of historical buildings...

How many pairs of shoes does a man need?

Archie Hume of A Hume Country Clothing considers billionaire businessman and politician Michael Bloomberg’s claim that he only owns two pairs of shoes When I...

Kirkcudbright to host a showcase art weekend

Artists and environmentalists are to join forces to boost Kirkcudbright’s profile. Kirkcudbright Artists’ Town – Past and Present will run from Friday 20 – Sunday...

More than £90,000 raised in one night for education trust

Scotland’s countryside education charity, RHET, held its first-ever gala dinner and auction at the Royal Highland Centre and raised in excess of £90k, with further...

Charting Scotland’s long history through verse

An anthology of poetry charting Scotland’s journey through the high and low points of its history using the medium of verse. This unique poetic saunter...

New exhibition will mark evolution of the chair

A celebration of the chair is taking place in Glasgow next month. The Chair: 18th Century to the Present Day is the title of the...

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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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