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The history of a Scottish squadron is published

A new book about The History of the Ayrshire Yeomanry Squadron has been released. Written by William Purdie, the book covers 60 years of history...

Music and beer at the heart of weekend festival

Ferry Fest 2019 take place this weekend with the return of the large outdoor beer and musical festival. Running on Saturday, June 29, Ferry Brewery,...

Scot reaches finals for National Chef of the Year

A leading Scottish chef has reached the finals of a prestigious UK culinary competition. Derek Johnstone, head chef at Borthwick Castle in Midlothian, is representing...

Gripping thriller will keep you glued into the night

Fans of the Inspector McLean crime novels will not be disappointed by this instalment, The Damage Done, with Oswald delivering another gritty page-turner that will...
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Scotland’s rival to St George and the Dragon

By Eric Bryan The story of St George and the Dragon has a Scottish rival - the fiery, gory legend of the deadly Worm of...

The life and loves of Shetland creator Ann Cleeves

Ann Cleeves, the creator of the books behind the BBC’s Shetland and ITV’s Vera TV series, tells Scottish Field on her love for libraries, birds,...

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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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