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Famed Scottish artist and arts promoter Richard Demarco CBE, (Photo: Colin Hattersley)

Scottish sculpture celebration takes place this weekend

A celebration of Scotland’s finest modern sculpture is taking place at Marchmont House this weekend. Top Scottish artists and other champions of visual art will...

Behind the scenes on a trio of Scots newspapers

A look into three Scottish newspapers is coming to our screens this week. In The Papers, this new two-part series sees cameras go behind the...

Take flight for a fantastic day out this Saturday

Motorbike stunt shows, trail bike jumps and stunts, vintage vehicles, kites and birds of prey displays are set to entertain visitors this weekend. They're all...
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UK’s largest rock ramp is a stepping stone for fish

Today marks the official opening of the UK’s largest rock ramp. Situated on the River Almond at Howden Bridge Weir, the 85m x 50m ramp...

Celebrating the life of a Scottish painter

Edwin G Lucas (1911-1990) was born and spent his whole life in Edinburgh. A prolific painter, he was heavily influenced by the surrealists, a style...

Sample some fine wines – and get free oysters

Evenings featuring fresh Scottish oysters are coming to the capital. Back by popular demand, Le Di-Vinis hosting three nights with Oysterman Events  on Friday evenings...

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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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