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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...

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...

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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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...

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. ...