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A stunning collection of photography from Skye

When visiting Skye or the West Coast of Scotland more generally, most of us cross our fingers and pray for sunshine. However, the same cannot...

The stunning winter photography of Hamish Frost

Imagine the experiencing the excitement of some of the most exciting and dramatic scenery in the world - and running on adrenaline at the same...
La Favorita's pizza with haggis, red onions, sliced potatoes, super creamy mozzarella and a drizzle of whisky to complete the meal

Celebrate Burns Night with a haggis pizza

When Rabbie Burns wrote about the ‘great chieftain o’ the puddin’-race’, chances are he never envisaged haggis on pizza! But this month, in celebration of...
The launch of #Dumbarton2020 in Dumbarton (Photo: Paul Chappells)

New festival to celebrate a Scottish river town

A new festival celebrating the history and heritage of a Scottish town is to be held later this year. The Dumbarton Festival, which will run...
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Scottish tapas at Auchrannie’s Eighteen69 is the perfect match

When push comes to shove, I'm not sure there's a world cuisine out there I dislike.  There's plenty for me still to try but so...

You can now virtually visit a Scottish castle

A Scottish castle has launched a 360 degree, virtual tour of the iconic castle and its magnificent grounds. Situated in the heart of Atholl Estates...

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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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