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Sir Ian Rankin & Simon Reade. [Credit: Jess Shurte Photography]

New ‘Inspector Rebus’ play comes to Scotland

Sir Ian Rankin’s ‘Rebus’ detective novels have been translated into 36 languages and adapted for radio, the stage and the screen. Now, following the success...
Cathy Marsden, Head of Rare Books at Lyon & Turnbull, with the rare first edition of Robert Burns' Poems. Credit: Stewart Attwood

Rare first edition Robert Burns’ poetry from 1786 could fetch £60,000 at auction

An exceptionally rare first edition of Robert Burns’ poetry, published in 1786 by a Kilmarnock printer who was the first to take a risk on...
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Rule Britannia: On board Britannia with former Royal Yachtsmen for annual Yotties’ Week

Morag Bootland joins former Royal Yachtsmen on Britannia for Yotties’ Week, an annual celebration of life on board the floating palace.   We all know...
Jan Jacob and Anja. Credit:  Amanda Farnese Heath

Producer’s Corner: Anja Baak, Great Glen Charcuterie

It was a serendipitous encounter with a Dutchman who had bought a Scottish estate that led Anja Baak and her husband Jan Jacob to the...
Damian Barr. Credit: Kirsty Anderson.

The Good Books, Damian Barr: ‘James Baldwin’s voice is as urgent now as it ever was’

Damian Barr on reading for the Big Scottish Book Club, his love of Jackie Kay's latest poetry and being inspired by James Baldwin.    The...
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Where to buy a coastal property in Scotland

Sponsored Content | With sea views, beaches, coastal walks, sailing and water sports, coastal property in Scotland is extremely sought after. Independent Buying Agent Garrington...

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Shanina Shaik, James Marsden and Suki Waterhouse at the Diageo Cambus Cooperage in Alloa

Stars give their support to International Scotch Whisky Day

Scotland's national drink will tomorrow be celebrated globally from free distillery tours across Scotland to a series of red carpet events around the world. Thursday,...
Raasay While We Wait Bottle

New single malt offers a tantalising taste tease from Raasay

Everything comes to those who wait, and that's definitely the case with a new single malt from Raasay. While in the process of building the...
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Book review: A Field Guide to Whisky

From the general to the specific, this book by Hans Offringa has the answers to all the questions you can possibly think of relating to...
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Book review – Spirit of Place: Whisky Distilleries of Scotland

Scotland’s whisky industry is a fascinating area, not just with the tipple itself, but also the surrounding industry. In Spirit of Place, Charles Maclean, the...
The Macallan Classic Cut, 2017

Macallan Classic Cut sells out online in just a handful of days

A new whisky released by The Macallan has sold out online in just a few days. Last week, the firm announced The Macallan Classic Cut,...
The 2017 Scottish Field Whisky of the Year was presented by Scottish Field’s Sales Director Brian Cameron (left) to Douglas Wood, for Woodwinters' The Four ‘Isle Solera’ 16 Year Old.

It’s time to celebrate Scotland’s favourite tipple with the Scottish Field Whisky awards

The Scottish Field Whisky Challenge is inviting the Scotch whisky industry to submit new expressions for its 2018 Summer Challenge. This prestigious competition is now its...

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