Scotland gets ready for a visit from Sexy Fish

One of the most talked about bars in the UK is coming to Scotland – for one night only. Sexy Fish will be taking over The Devil’s Advocate, at 9 Advocates Close in Edinburgh, from 6pm to midnight on Tuesday, 10 April, for what should be a fitting farewell to Tales on Tour 2018. Offering…

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Breathing new life into the good old spud

Makars Gourmet Mash Bar When it comes to the ultimate comfort food nothing can compete with good old mashed potato, at least in my opinion. So you can imagine my delight when I walked down Shandwick Place the other day and did a double take when I spied a new Makars Gourmet Mash Bar, which…

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The most incredible ‘secret’ collection of whisky

Secret Scottish whisky bars come in all shapes and sizes.  The whisky bar in the officers’ mess at 45 Commando’s Arbroath headquarters is one of the whisky world’s hidden gems. From the outside, it  looks like a fairly utilitarian modern building. In fact, the single-storey building at RM Condor near Arbroath looks like a supersized suburban…

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A magnificent gesture to boost a great charity

The generosity of Scottish rural businesses is helping children across the country. At last week’s Scottish Rural Awards, there was a whisky raffle, which saw a bottle of Tomintoul up for grabs at each table, with one lucky winner receiving the prize. As a result, the amazing total of ÂŁ3081.50, was raised at the event,…

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Enjoy a wee dram with a special Easter twist

Easter’s just a few days away, and with the bank holiday, it’s the perfect time to sit back and enjoy a wee drink. Tullibardine single malt has created an Easter cocktail in partnership with The Devil’s Advocate whisky bar in Edinburgh. Enjoy!

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The Macallan unveils a new look – but the same taste

An old Scotch whisky  favourite is being given a fresh image from next month. The Macallan has unveiled a bold new look across its range of single malt whiskies that will begin rolling out globally from April. Taking inspiration from The Macallan Rare Cask and Rare Cask Black packaging, the new bottle design is broad-shouldered,…

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The Macallan 50-year-old for sale at ÂŁ25,000

If you’ve got a spare ÂŁ25,000 in your pocket, then a limited edition of The Macallan could be just for you. The Macallan has released just 200 bottles of a 50-year-old single malt whisky, priced at ÂŁ25,000. This single malt that has slowly matured over five decades, as The Macallan 50 Years Old – 2018…

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Many happy returns as distillery marks 70th anniversary

A Scottish distillery is marking its 70th year with a special release. Family owned Scotch whisky specialist Douglas Laing has begun a year of celebrations by releasing XOP Platinum – a limited edition series within their Xtra Old Particular range as well as a commemorative Old Particular double bottle pack. The company was established by…

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Well done to those who entertain and host in Scotland

Bringing people into Scotland to entertain and house them is a crucial part of rural Scotland. Rural Hospitality and Rural Tourism were acknowledged at this year’s Scottish Rural Awards, held at Dynamic Earth in Edinburgh. This was the culmination of a fourth year of partnership between Scottish Field and the Scottish Countryside Alliance to host…

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Scotland’s finest food and drink producers are honoured

A host of Scottish food and drink businesses are celebrating wins at The 2018 Scottish Rural Awards last night (Thursday 22 March). The Artisan Food and Artisan Drink categories were highly competitive with finalists from across the country competing for a place on the podium. Taking top spot in the Artisan Food category was Perthshire…

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