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Shortlist revealed in food and drink competition
Food and drink businesses are celebrating after being named finalists in the Highlands & Islands Food & Drink Awards 2019. HIFAD celebrate passion, quality and...

A handy guide to wine is bound to impress
Tasting Notes is a lovely little guide to buying wine from the general manager of the Horseshoe Inn near Peebles, a man with 30 years...

Free tickets on offer for Wigtown Book Festival
Wigtown Book Festival is offering thousands of free tickets for a wide range of talks and events to visitors below the age of 26. They...

10 more of the best places for wildlife watching
Scottish Field's guide to 50 great hotspots at which to watch nature in Scotland continues. This weekend we present another 10 locations that are worth...
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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. ...

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...