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Sailing stories on film at the Scottish Maritime Museum

The Scottish Maritime Museum launches a collection of short films reflecting on life around local shipyards in the last century. A new collection of personal...
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Pupils learn of the sacrifices made during wartime

Junior school pupils from Kelvinside Academy reflected on the sacrifices made by veterans during a visit from Poppyscotland’s latest inspiring exhibition. ‘Bud’ – an 18...

A guide to Scotland’s wonderful railways

Renewing Britain’s Railways: Scotland by Gordon D. Webster is a highly-illustrated overview of Scotland’s railways. Scotland boasts some of the most scenic railways in the...

A Scottish family bus business that grew and fell

The McKindless Group by David Devoy is the story of a family business which got out of its depth. The McKindless bus company started off...

The rise and sad fall of the Strathtay Bus Group

Strathtay Scottish Buses by David Devoy is an interesting tale of expansion, contraction, and ultimately the oblivion of the group. Strathtay Scottish was a product...
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This modernised cottage retains its original charm

An attractive modernised cottage in a peaceful location is now on the property market. McBeths Cottage is a delightful traditional cottage situated within the peaceful...

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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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