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Strong pork campaign delivers positive results

A campaign to raise awareness of the versatility and health benefits of Specially Selected Pork has produced impressive results. Quality Meat Scotland’s campaign, which kicked...
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Big change for the Wigtown Poetry Prize

Wigtown’s international poetry prize has announced major changes designed to celebrate the richness of Scotland's three national languages. For the first time the £1500 prize...
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A night of female empowerment at Eusebi Deli

I'm lucky enough to be able to attend some fabulous events as part of my job.  Hotel stays, restaurant openings and spa days. It's tough...
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The Scotsman who made a lasting mark on Russia

Catherine the Great’s favourite architect was the brilliant, mysterious Scot, Charles Cameron. Charles Cameron came from mysterious beginnings, origins which he deliberately made foggier. By...
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The forgotten daughter of Sir William Burrell

Behind the remarkable collection gifted to Glasgow by philanthropist Sir William Burrell, lies a bitter family feud and a daughter who could never fulfil her...

The Reiver Rat is a good Scots read for children

If The Reiver Rat sounds familiar, then the chances are you may well have either read it, or heard of it before. Translated by James...

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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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