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Remembering a forgotten Scots explorer

William Speirs Bruce’s name has been largely forgotten in the realms of polar exploration and research. He was a Scottish nationalist and naturalist who led...

Think pink for newest flavour from Mackie’s

One of the nation’s best-loved brands is transporting ice cream lovers back to their childhood with a vibrant new flavour combination. Sampling classic strawberry and...
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Robert Burns and the Bard of Bengal

You may have recently found yourself humming some of the Bard’s best-known songs. If not, then it is possible that you may have sung Auld...

Charity air ambulance pilot’s crucial flights

Former military pilot John Stupart has flown helicopters for 17 years. He now works for Scotland’s Charity Air Ambulance (SCAA), which saves the lives of...

The story of Britain’s most beautiful shortcut

The Crinal Canal runs across the Kintyre peninsula - and by 1854, 33,000 passengers had been transported along it. Marian Pallister explores the canal from...
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With James Bond writer, you only live twice

You know the name... you know the number - James Bond, 007. As the author of the James Bond novel Solo, William Boyd has shared...

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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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