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A modern home on the banks of a pretty loch

An immaculately presented home with spectacular loch frontage and direct beach access is now for sale. Presented by Robb Residential, Waterside Cottage, in Strachur, Argyll,...
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Wigtown Book Festival ready to pull on its wellies

This year’s Wigtown Book Festival is set to celebrate This Farming Life – the perfect theme for an event based in a region famed for...

V&A Dundee architect returns for first birthday

The internationally renowned architect of V&A Dundee, Kengo Kuma, will give a special talk to celebrate the museum’s first birthday on Sunday 15 September. Kengo...

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...
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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...

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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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