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Take a peak behind the scenes at two city venues

Two of Aberdeen’s most historic venues have announced new dates for their hugely popular backstage tours, giving a sneak peek into what goes on behind...

Celebrate the spirit of Scotland with this guide

Discover Scotland’s most iconic spirit through the words of world-renowned whisky expert Charles MacLean. Lavishly illustrated with stunning photography by Lara Platman and Allan MacDonald,...
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Fringe by the Sea ready to return this summer

The first tickets for the 13th Fringe By The Sea, to be held in North Berwick from 7-16 August, are now on sale. These six...

Spring courses for gamekeepers and land managers

The Game and Wildlife Conservation Trust in Scotland has announced a broad-reaching programme of spring courses for gamekeepers and land managers. The courses cover snaring,...
Shall we dance? Darren Lee and Annaleene Beechey in the King and I (Photo: Johan Persson)

The King and I – lavish, beautiful and entertaining

The King and I is without a doubt one of the most iconic musicals of all time. Say the title, and you will almost certainly...
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Scots children choose Bookbug Picture Book winner

The Scottish Book Trust has revealed the winner of the 2020 Bookbug Picture Book Prize is The Station Mouse by Meg McLaren, published by Anderson...

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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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