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The Good Books, Andrew Meehan: ‘I don’t think I go a day without thinking about Olive Kitteridge by Elizabeth Strout’

Andrew Meehan on the influence of Elizabeth Strout, the book he's most looking forward to this year, and how love in later life is complicated....
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Life With Jonny & the Baptists: ‘Scotland is just a very wonderful place all round’

Musical comedy duo, Jonny & the Baptists (Jonny Donahoe and Paddy Gervers) on their love of Scotland, their new show The Happiness Index and their...
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Heroic war sailors lauded as Scotland welcomes Norwegian merchant ship

By Jorn Madslien   The only Norwegian merchant ship to have survived both world wars has returned to Scotland for the first time since the...
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In a Nutshell, Craig Nelson from Ox and Finch: ‘I love to listen to classical music in the car, but I don’t enjoy music in the kitchen’

Originally from East Kilbride, Craig Nelson began his culinary journey at Lanarkshire Catering School. In October 2020, he moved to London and worked at the...
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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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Scotland Through A Lens: A love of the Scottish Borders with Rod Hanchard-Goodwin

The Scottish Borders are often overlooked by visitors, but for Rod Hanchard-Goodwin the diversity of historic buildings and landscapes make it picture perfect.    I...

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Glen Scotia: Preview of dunnage tasting whiskies

Glen Scotia is taking its malts festival online again next week - and Peter Ranscombe has had a sneak peak at the whiskies it will...
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A collection of vital whiskies for the 21st century

The Whisky Exchange is launching a tasting set that takes drinkers on a journey through the ground-breaking whiskies of the 21st century. In the two...

The best sake and shochu for whisky fans

Japan’s brewed and distilled drinks have lots to offer Scotch lovers, as Peter Ranscombe finds out. YOU’VE heard of sake, but how about shochu? While...
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Discover Scotland’s whisky trails in the app from Cask & Still

Scottish Field's sister magazine Cask & Still magazine has an exciting Trails App which is live and available to download for free. If you are...
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GlenDronach releases its ninth limited edition

The GlenDronach Distillery has released its ninth limited edition release of its cask strength Highland single malt Scotch whisky. Matured in Pedro Ximénez and Oloroso...

NOTEBOOK – JANUARY 2021 – WHISKY FOR BURNS NIGHT

Scottish Field drinks blogger Peter Ranscombe dips into his notebook to share his selection of whiskies to mark Burns Night at home. "IT'LL be a...

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