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Vote on the top 30 to pick your best Scots word

The search to find nation's favourite Scots word has been narrowed down to a shortlist. Scottish Book Trust, the national charity transforming lives through reading...

It’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas

Christmas is getting closer with every passing day, and the idea of a festive season party is still pressing for many of us. Whether you...

Celebrate World Pasta Day with hints from Eusebi’s

A Glasgow restaurateur is leading a call to encourage more Scots to make their own pasta from scratch. Speaking ahead of World Pasta Day this...

Scottish International Storytelling Festival word is out

The Scottish International Storytelling Festival - one of the most admired storytelling events in the world - is now underway. This year's event, Beyond Words,...
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S’more to Bonfire Night with Woodsman Whisky

The Woodsman Whisky are making Bonfire Night complete by giving away the ultimate at-home hamper: The Woodsman S’more Kit. Bonfire Night is traditionally an evening...

A biography of the Scottish First Minister

Nicola Sturgeon made history when she became the first female First Minister of Scotland in 2014. But what drives the SNP’s leading lady?  How has her...

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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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