LATEST POSTS

A gardener’s guide to growing in Scotland

With its maritime climate, ample rainfall and rarity of really hot weather, Scotland is one of the best places in the world to garden. But...
Reay Forest estate, Head Stalker, David Allison

European award to Highland estate for conservation

A traditional sporting estate in the Highlands has retained a prestigious independent accreditation. The award recognises landowners who are committed to best practice in conservation,...
A photograph showing Musical Youth performing at The Reggae Klub c.1976-1982 (Photo: Maureen and Jeffrey Daley)

V&A Dundee to recreate Scotland’s earliest reggae club

V&A Dundee will recreate one of Scotland’s earliest reggae club nights at a one-off event next month, in celebration of its current exhibition Studio Nicholas...

New partnership will boost Scottish seafood

Seafood Scotland has committed to a year-long partnership with Scottish Chefs in a collaborative programme worth over £10,000 - the first of its kind between...
Squadron Leader Archibald ‘Archie’ McKellar (Photo: 602 City of Glasgow Auxiliary Air Force Squadron)

Exploits of Scottish WW2 pilots explored at Kelvingrove

Kelvingrove Art Gallery and Museum has unveiled a new display centred on the 602 (City of Glasgow) Auxiliary Air Force Squadron’s actions at the start...

Scottish Field Whisky Challenge 2019 winners revealed

There were more treats than tricks at the Scottish Field Whisky Challenge Awards which took place on Friday aboard the luxurious Fingal, docked in Leith,...

WHISKY

ALL YOU NEED TO KNOW ABOUT
SCOTLAND'S NATIONAL DRINK

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...
Jamie Ewan and Lachlan Maclean.

Sharks and 30ft waves: The deadly risks facing three Scots on a 14,000km Pacific row

For most people, shark-infested waters, mammoth waves, and fish that can pierce a boat’s hull would be the stuff of nightmares.  But for Jamie, Ewan,...
Black Isle Distillery - Courtyard_final

Plans unveiled for new distillery to resurrect Ferintosh whisky on Black Isle

Plans for a new distillery on the Black Isle which will resurrect long lost Scottish whisky Ferintosh have been unveiled.  Ferintosh was once the largest...
LLG - Luss

Plans for a distillery on banks of Loch Lomond given the go-ahead

Plans for a new distillery on the banks of Loch Lomond have been given the go-ahead. Loch Lomond Group has been given permission by Argyll...

Author