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Metal detectorists unearth hoard of 15th century coins in Scottish Borders

Two metal detectorists have unearthed a hoard of 15th century coins in the Scottish Borders. Keith Young and Lisa Stephenson discovered 30 gold and silver...
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Review: Liberté Brasserie, Edinburgh

Morag Bootland finds the perfect way to beat the winter blues at Liberté Brasserie. It’s fairly normal to hibernate through January, right? But if you...
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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,...
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Tributes paid to Scottish crime writer Denzil Meyrick who has died aged 59

The bestselling author Denzil Meyrick has died, aged 59, peacefully at his home in Loch Lomond, his agent and publisher have announced. Denzil Meyrick, who...
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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...
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The Good Books, Lynne McEwan: ‘Reading outside your comfort zone can definitely pay big dividends’

Scottish author Lynne McEwan on the classic novel she never finished, why crime fiction is a great way to experience other cultures, and the book...

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Smokehead launches a brand new whisky first

Smokehead has created a whisky industry original product with the first-ever pre-mixed single malt in a ready to drink can serve. Kick-starting the brand-new ready...

Notebook – August 2021

Torabhaig whisky from Skye is among the new spirits reviewed by Peter Ranscombe. IT'S time once again to dip into my notebook and share some...

Glen Scotia: Preview of dunnage tasting whiskies

Glen Scotia is taking its malts festival online again next week - and Peter Ranscombe has had a sneak peak at the whiskies it will...
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A collection of vital whiskies for the 21st century

The Whisky Exchange is launching a tasting set that takes drinkers on a journey through the ground-breaking whiskies of the 21st century. In the two...

The best sake and shochu for whisky fans

Japan’s brewed and distilled drinks have lots to offer Scotch lovers, as Peter Ranscombe finds out. YOU’VE heard of sake, but how about shochu? While...
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Discover Scotland’s whisky trails in the app from Cask & Still

Scottish Field's sister magazine Cask & Still magazine has an exciting Trails App which is live and available to download for free. If you are...

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