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The Good Books, Heather Darwent: ‘I will never tire of Donna Tartt, she’s my favourite writer’
Heather Darwent on her favourite book of the year, the novels she always recommends and reading to her son. The first book I remember...
First osprey chick of the season hatches at Loch Arkaig Pine Forest in Lochaber
The first osprey chick of the season has hatched at Loch Arkaig Pine Forest in Lochaber. Osprey Dad Louis has been in residence every summer...
In A Nutshell, Neil Paterson: ‘I ate fermented shark meat in Iceland once – I can’t possibly comprehend how anyone could enjoy it’
Born in the Scottish Highlands, Neil Paterson's career in hospitality began by accident as he took a second job as a kitchen porter while working...
Aberdeen Cocktail Week: The cocktails we loved from the event
As Aberdeen Cocktail Week’s first appearance for 2025 draws to a close, we thought it would be the perfect opportunity to highlight some of the...
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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...
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. ...
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...
