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Arts and science combine in a plastic exhibition
The Royal Botanic Garden in Edinburgh is hosting an exhibition to encourage us to thing more about plastic. A collaboration between art and science, Think...

Su Pollard brings acclaimed role back to Scotland
An eighties TV icon is returning to Scotland this spring, as part of an extensive UK tour. Following a successful run at the Edinburgh Fringe...

An anti-rhino poaching adventure for young adults
The story of Finn Summers’ African holiday takes unexpected twists and turns in Annabel Claridge’s latest novel. The tale about the illegal rhino horn trade...

Book festival brings millions to Scots economy
The Wigtown Book Festival generated £4.3 million for the Scottish economy last year – up from £2.3 million since 2013. The new economic impact study,...
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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...

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...

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. ...

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...