LATEST POSTS

Dresdeners found the turmoil of the Russian soul

The penultimate concert in the Sunday Classics series at the Usher Hall (May 27) was an all Russian affair, delivered with controlled passion by the...
The cover to Sylvia Townsend Warner's Kingdoms of Elfin, being republished this Halloween

Bringing new life to lost classics in the 21st century

Classic written works are being given new lease of life in the 21st century thanks to a Scots publisher. Kate Macdonald, who is originally from...
Juniper Festival

Gin festival returns to Edinburgh in June

Celebrating all things gin, the Juniper Festival returns to Edinburgh for its fifth edition on 1-3 June. This year’s ‘Makers & Mixers’ gin extravaganza will...
The new Rockingham Coat from Schöffel Country

Three new designs in shooting coat collection

Countrywear specialist Schöffel Country has unveiled three new additions to its shooting coat collection. Inspired by the technology behind Schöffel skiwear, Schöffel Country unveiled the...
Killer whales have been spotted off the coast of Shetland

Killer whale spotters descend on the north coast

Whale spotters have descended on the north of Scotland for the Sea Watch Foundation's annual Orca Watch event. At the end of May, the Pentland...
Primroses and Bluebells, Camusdarach , painted by Judith Bridgland

New exhibitions will highlight Scottish art

A pair of leading Scottish artists are exhibiting a new show of works in two of the country's top contemporary art galleries. In June and...

WHISKY

ALL YOU NEED TO KNOW ABOUT
SCOTLAND'S NATIONAL DRINK

Whisky Bothy_Interior 1

Gin Bothy unveils plans for a whisky distillery on a historic smuggling route

Scottish producer Gin Bothy has unveiled plans for a whisky distillery on a historic smuggling route.  The distillery in Glen Prosen, Angus, sits on land...
Taiwan bottles (2)

Scotch Malt Whisky Society releases two new Taiwanese whiskies

The Scotch Malt Whisky Society (SMWS) has released two new Taiwanese whiskies. The whisky club is shining a spotlight on the five-year-old single malt Taiwanese...
Pro-Capture One 0207 Graham new 2025

A Dram With Graham Omand, Lagg Distillery: ‘Welcoming Ewan McGregor and gifting him his very own cask was some achievement’

From welcoming Ewan McGregor to the distillery to gift him his own cask and celebrating five years in business, it's been a busy year for...
65 YO Bottle Shot

The Glen Grant releases its rarest ever whisky – a 65 Year Old with a £39,000 price tag

When James ‘The Major’ Grant inherited Speyside distillery the Glen Grant in 1872, he brought his affinity of plants, flowers and the natural world with...
1 - Hero Shot (Product) - ChivasRegal_CharlesLeclerc

Formula One Ferrari driver Charles Leclerc becomes new face of Scotch whisky Chivas Regal

F1 Ferrari driver Charles Leclerc has become the new face of Scotch whisky brand Chivas Regal. The partnership comes following news of the spirit company...
Speyside Tour with SMWS 2 & 3rd Nov 2017.
Glen Moray Distillery, Elgin
Euan Campbell smells the whisky in the barrels

photo/Peter Sandground

A Dram With Euan Campbell, The Scotch Malt Whisky Society: ‘We’re pushing boundaries but respecting the heritage of this centuries old drink.’

Whisky drinkers all over the world have likely heard of The Scotch Malt Whisky Society. Since the whisky club was first formed in 1983, it...

Author