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Four-day celebration of Mary Queen of Scots

A new event is all set to celebrate Mary Queen of Scots. Craigmillar Castle in Edinburgh will be seen in a new light at Historic...

Disabled Access Day highlights a pressing need

Award-winning Disabled Access Day is championing Changing Places Toilets ahead of its next campaign. Run by the team behind the popular review website Euan’s Guide,...

New pathway funding is helping to make tracks

Many paths across Scotland are to be significantly upgraded in the coming months. Hundreds of volunteers will help Scotland’s walking charity gives out thousands of...

Braving the cold to raise money for good causes

A group of young farmers braved the elements when they stripped off in aid of charity. Kinross Junior Agricultural Club members ave taken a break...
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15 good Gaelic facts you probably never knew

Scottish Natural Heritage is marking this week’s Royal National Mòd with a celebration of the links between the Gaelic language, heritage and nature. SNH is...
Janet Casey has urged Scottish artists to apply for the residencies

Last chance for artists to have royal residency

A final call has been issued to Scottish artists to apply for a fortnight-long residency at an Ayrshire estate with royal links. Dumfries House near...

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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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