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Judy Murray and friend at War Horse opening night (Photo by Phil Wilkinson)

Great turnout for opening night of War Horse

The opening night of the War Horse was held recently at Edinburgh's Festival Theatre. It was the second visit to Scotland for the acclaimed production...
66 Historic Environment Scotland properties are joining the VisitScotland Information Partner (VIP) programme (Photo: VisitScotland)

Facts at your fingertips with VIP programme

Visitors to some of the country’s most popular historic attractions can now learn more about the local area while delving into Scotland’s past. As part...
The Diary of Two Nobodies, by Gogglebox's Giles Wood and Mary Killen

Gogglebox’s Giles and Mary to discuss their book

Two of the stars from Channel 4's Gogglebox are to speak at this weekend's Boswell Book Festival. Giles Wood and Mary Killen have written a...
Restoration Yard is celebrating a gin month

Celebrating gin and getting into the summer spirit

Restoration Yard is getting into the summer spirit with a dedicated focus on Scottish gin for the month of May. The unique retail, wellbeing and...

A delicious taste of Andalucia lies ahead

Food lovers with a taste for all things Spanish will enjoy a special event coming to Edinburgh next month. Ahead of the Edinburgh Spanish Film...
Mens winner Andy Cunningham and female winner Marie Meldrum

Thousands got on their bikes at Loch Ness

More than 5000 cyclists descended on the Highlands at the weekend for Etape Loch Ness. The event returned to the Highlands on Sunday, attracting a...

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Game of Thrones actor Rory McCann invests in a new Scotch whisky Slanj

Game of Thrones actor Rory McCann has invested in a new blended Scotch whisky brand, called Slanj. Brothers Brian and Craig Halley, alongside friend Stuart...
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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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