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Scottish Book Trust award winners 2019 revealed

People who have had a positive impact on young readers in Scotland have been rewarded for their hard work. Scottish Book Trust, the national charity...
The National Trust for Scotland's Preston Mill, in East Lothian, portrayed Jamie Fraser's home (Photo: Mike Wilkinson)

Bid to restore Outlander’s Jamie Fraser’s home

The National Trust for Scotland is calling on the public to help restore one of Scotland’s most picturesque mills where some of Outlander’s most memorable...

The real story of former slave who escaped to Scotland

Historically overlooked, Jeffrey Green explores the African-American people who travelled to Britain to escape the horrors of slavery in America. This includes the fascinating story...

More than a quarter of a million see Dippy

More than a quarter of a million people have been to Kelvingrove Art Gallery and Museum to meet Dippy, the Natural History Museum London’s famous...

Meet the Scots who are all at sea – and loving it

On a chilly, drizzly Sunday in January, I found myself tucked up in layer upon layer of fleeces and waterproof gear, half lying/half sitting in...

All set for Britain’s most elegant race – in Tweed

Some 3000 hardy trail runners will be heading to Traquair House, Innerleithen, in the Scottish Borders next weekend. They will be taking part in the...

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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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