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Scotland’s Home of the Year: East Dunbartonshire 1960s Bungalow crowned winner

A 1960s Bungalow in East Dunbartonshire has been crowned Scotland’s Home of the Year. The house in Milngavie is home to Anna McClelland, her partner...
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The Who guitarist Pete Townshend records album with Wigtown band

The Who guitarist Pete Townshend has recorded an album with a pair of musicians based in Wigtown - after being blown away by their music. ...
Specialist Cathy Marsden with a First Edition Harry Potter. Credit: Stewart Attwood

Rare first edition Harry Potter book up for auction could fetch £60,000

Rare first editions of J.K. Rowling’s first three Harry Potter books, a signed first edition of Ian Fleming’s Casino Royale, and a complete set of...
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The Good Books, Donald Murray: ‘I always return to Alice Munro, she often shines a light on rural communities’

A son of the Hebrides, Donald's acclaimed non-fiction books bring to life the culture and nature of the Scottish islands. He talks to us about...
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In a nutshell, Forager Amy Rankine: ‘I eat seasonal wild foods when I am at home, but I can’t stand onions’

Amy Rankine is a forager based in central Scotland and has been delivering walks and workshops for eight years. In 2023 she took part in...
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Jade Holland Cooper ahead of The Royal Show: ‘There is a special place in my heart for Scotland’

We catch up with British fashion designer Jade Holland Cooper ahead of her return to The Royal Highland Show this month.   Jade Holland Cooper’s...

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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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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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