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A pagan icon is found in dramatic novel

The deeply unpopular Reverend Burnett gets hold of a pagan icon that has been unearthed in his village, in Silma Hill. When the person who...

Barney Thomson – the barber a cut above the rest

Scots-born author Douglas Lindsay had written seven novels about Barney Thomson before Hollywood took note and propelled his character onto the big screen in a...

Funding secured for Corrieshalloch Gorge gateway

The National Trust for Scotland’s plans for a world-class visitor facility at the stunning Corrieshalloch Gorge National Nature Reserve in Wester Ross can progress, thanks...
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The dukes of hazard and their love of a gamble

Throughout history, Scotland’s gentry have lost their homes, land and sometimes their entire estates, all for the sake of a wager. History provides some fascinating...
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Creek and Cherokee Indian chiefs were Scottish blood brothers

In the US more than 250 years ago, Creek and Cherokee Indian chiefs were more likely to have Scottish ancestry than Native American. Beginning some...

The February 2020 edition of Scottish Field is out now

The February 2020 edition of Scottish Field is now available. In this packed issue, we celebrate Ayr, Ayrshire and Arran, exploring The Coig as it...

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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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