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Scotch whiskies going under the hammer

A number of Scotch whiskies sold for more than their expected prices at auction in Glasgow. McTear’s Gallery, based at the Meiklewood Gate Auction Galleries...

Fantastic facts ahead of National Drink Beer Day

It's National Drink Beer Day this Saturday and to celebrate we’ve compiled a list of facts about one of our favourite drinks. 1. In ancient...
Professor George Fleming, chair of The Board of Trustees, John Mather Trust

Arts legacy supports the Conservatoire

The legacy of a business visionary and philanthropist with a lifelong passion for the arts is to support Scotland’s national conservatoire. The John Mather Trust...
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Inverness Castle transformation plans revealed

Plans to transform Inverness Castle into a new tourist attraction have been unveiled. The Highland Council has announced further details about its plans for the...
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A celebration of fine Scottish sculpture

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

A handy guide to Scotland’s spiritual background

The Traveller's Guide to Sacred Scotland is a user-friendly guide to early Scottish settlements: from the Neolithic Age of cupmarked stones to the tired remains...

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Euan Duncan, a Partner at law firm Morton Fraser MacRoberts

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...
Artist Gina Parr outside Glen Scotia Distillery

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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