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Ramblers go to court over access at Highland estate

Ramblers Scotland has embarked upon a landmark court battle against a landowner’s attempts to permanently sever a scenic path through a West Highland estate. The...
Two Birds founder and Director Daniel Stevenson (with moustache) and Colin Matheson Marketing Manager of Two Birds, visit the Avanti First Class Service at Glasgow Central Station

A healthy train of thought for Scots drinks firm

A Glasgow start-up is on the express train to success after securing a listing with Avanti West Coast. The vitamin-enriched drinks from Two Birds are...

Stirling’s picture past is a joy to behold

One of the joys of visiting cities and towns around Scotland is seeing how much they have changed over the years. I've always had an...
Covenant - an exhibition in Moray Arts Centre which is a collaboration of the British Army, Moray College of Art and the Moray Art Centre.
Curated by Harry Ross, a Reservist in 7 SCOTS, and Trustee of Moray Art Centre. 
Moray College of Art tutor - Stacey Toner & British Army Arts & Culture lead Lieutenant Colonel Wendy Faux.
Exhibition was opened by Lord Lieutenant for Moray, Major General Seymour Monro CBE LVO.
Communities were brought together from 3 SCOTS Fort George, 39 Regiment Royal Engineers, Findhorn Community & serving personnel, families and veterans from across the UK.
Lance Corporal Shankar Gurung exhibited 'The Story of the Gurkha'.

Photo: LCpl Gurung with his painitng.

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Covenant is a Contemporary Conversation with Communities

Nestled within the world famous Findhorn community, the Moray Art Centre is currently home to a ground breaking exhibition. Covenant is bringing communities from the...

The amazing real life story of the Shetland ‘Bus’

Sometimes, real life events are so incredible that you'd think they were an elaborate plot from a spy novel. The Shetland ‘Bus’ tells the tale...
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Granite Noir appeals for locals to join the festival

Aberdeen’s award-winning international crime writing festival, Granite Noir, is looking for local writers to share the spotlight with some of the genre’s biggest stars as...

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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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