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Dracula to be performed at its inspirational castle
Slains Castle in Aberdeenshire is widely acknowledged having inspired Dracula's castle, in Bram Stoker's famous novel. Now, award winning circus company, Modo, brings the classic...

Ten of Scotland’s most famous soldiers
Virtually all Wellington’s generals were Scots and almost 50 Victoria Crosses have been won by Scots. Martial prowess is in the blood – so here’s...

A handy guide to walking Fife’s Pilgrim Way
Officially opened in July 2019, the Fife Pilgrim Way has two starting points, the first in Culross and the second in North Queensferry. From these...

The lady vanishes – a real 18th century mystery
Was Lady Grange kidnapped by her own husband and sent into exile on St Kilda because she was ‘mad’ or knew too much? When completing...
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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...

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...

The Macallan unveils single malts inspired by Charles Rennie Mackintosh – including rare 46 Year Old
The Macallan has launched two single malts inspired by Scottish artist Charles Rennie Mackintosh, including a 46 Year Old whisky. Inspired by Mackintosh’s 1902 stained-glass...

A Dram with Ben Curtis, The Single Cask: ‘Older doesn’t always mean better. It’s the cask that makes the whisky’
It has been a busy year for the team at The Single Cask as they opened up their new flagship bar in Singapore and expanded...