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A chance for Scots writers to fire up their career
Scottish Book Trust, the national charity transforming lives through reading and writing, has announced that applications are open for the Ignite Fellowship. Now in its...

Celebrating Scotland through some hearty eats
I like this book, despite its deeply dodgy design and layout and despite the fact that much of the photography looks dated. I can look...

Statue tribute to Ally Bally Bee writer
A sculpture to remember a 19th century Scottish sweetmaker who penned a world famous children’s lullaby has been unveiled. Hundreds of people attended the ceremony...

The best steak pie in Scotland is revealed…
It's the eagerly anticipated traditional centrepiece of every true Scot's New Year dining table - and the dish that every butcher strives to perfect. Now...
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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...