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The man who saved the army – without holding rank
Sir John Pringle saved the lives of countless soldiers without ever commanding a battalion. This well researched book by a fellow physician tells the story...
Eat Game Awards opening for nominations
The start of pheasant season on 1 October coincides with the opportunity for individuals to nominate the heroes of our rural Scottish communities and all...
A delicious pair of bagels are on the way
National Seafood Week and National Chocolate Week fall in October this year - and both are being celebrated in bagel form. Bross Bagels in Edinburgh...
Culture, music, language and storytelling
The opening of Aberdeenshire's Across the Grain festival is almost upon us, showcasing some of the nation's best known cultural institutions on the opening weekend...
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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. ...
