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Richard Wemyss (white shirt) and Ellie Deas from the Cellardyke Sea Queen Festival join composer and instrument maker Graeme Leak to turn beach rubbish into musical instruments (Photo: East Neuk Festival)

From Beethoven to beach cleans: East Neuk Festival is Back

Scotland’s East Neuk Festival is to return later this year.  From Wednesday 1 July – Sunday 5 July, with an eclectic range of concerts and...

The March 2020 edition of Scottish Field is out now

The March 2020 edition of Scottish Field is now available. In this packed issue, we head to the Borders. We meet Melrose teacher Tom Rawson...

This is a book that might float your boat

Essex born David Christie, moved to Callander, Central Scotland, in the early 70s, which is when his fascination with The Caledonian MacBrayne fleet of car...

Fringe sell-out Fox-tot! ready to entertain children

Scottish Opera’s hit show Fox-tot!, a new opera for children aged 12 to 24 months, returns this spring for a tour around Scotland, following a...
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Ten great places to go for a walk in Edinburgh

Edinburgh is a compact city, so without a doubt, the best way to get around, whilst taking in the sights, is on foot. The city...

Scottish launch for Rebecca Solnit’s powerful memoir

Organisers of the Edinburgh International Book Festival have announced a special event next month with the American author, essayist and political activist Rebecca Solnit. Solnit,...

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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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