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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...
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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...
Nearly a million seabirds nest on St Kilda including kittiwakes and razorbills. (Photo: Polly Pullar)

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...
The Auld Enemies quickly developed a deep rivalry after their first rugby clash in 1871

Scotland and England – the best of enemies

Scotland's World Cup team are just over a week away from their opening fixture in the 2019 World Cup. With Ireland, Samoa, Russia and Japan...
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Our top ten Scottish doomed love affairs

‘Tis better to have loved and lost than never to have loved at all’ according to Alfred Lord Tennyson. Although we’re not sure that all...

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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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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...

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