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A new account of the Scots at Waterloo

Iain Gale, an art critic,  military historian, journalist and author, draws on modern-day accounts of the Battle of Waterloo and brings to life the individual...

Gin-gle all the way with afternoon tea at Fingal

Fingal, Edinburgh’s luxury floating hotel, has teamed up with Pickering’s Gin to offer a complimentary colourful gin-filled bauble with every afternoon tea served mid-week in...
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Author is keeping the magic alive this Christmas

Self-published Scottish author Alexander McCabe has written a children’s story that should help parents all over the UK extend the magic of Christmas by providing...
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Documentary charts rise of the musical organ

A new three-part documentary featuring Dundee's Caird Hall reveals the vibrant culture and history of The English Organ. A new feature length documentary by Fugue...
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Ice cream cakes are ideal for the festive season

A Scots gelateria has created a deliciously indulgent and innovative range of ice cream Christmas cakes. These are on sale at Jannettas in St Andrews,...

Scottish Field visits Scottish Ballet’s Snow Queen

Scotland’s national dance company, Scottish Ballet’s 50th anniversary is currently being marked by CEO/artistic director Christopher Hampson’s The Snow Queen. Inspired by Hans Christian Andersen’s...

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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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