The XOP Platinum Hero, from Douglas Laing

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...
Trace, by Jenny Saville, 1993-1994

Jenny Saville’s work is put in the frame in Scotland

A rare, early oil study by renowned British artist Jenny Saville is now being shown by the National Galleries of Scotland. It is being shown...

Smiles all round at the 2018 Scottish Rural Awards

The Scottish Rural Awards 2018 were held last week in Dynamic Earth on Edinburgh. Business from all over Scotland were honoured for the hard work...

Kingsbarns’ delight as its spirit becomes Scotch Whisky

Kingsbarns Distillery is celebrating after the first casks it filled on March 23 2015 came of age on Saturday - and can now be called...
Winner of the Business Diversification category was Craighead Farm

Successful businesses rewarded for all their hard work

New Scottish businesses and established firms exploring new avenues have had their hard work recognised at the Scottish Rural Awards. GlenWyvis Distillery, based in Dingwall,...

Honest Alastair returns a ‘lost’ library book to Stornoway

Most of us have encountered a fine when borrowing books from our local libraries and returning them late. But the honesty of Alastair McIntosh has...


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