With Burns Night and a dram or two of whisky on the horizon, we speak to Master Blender Billy Walker and get his tips on how to host a tasting at home
Traditions
Woven into the fabric: The history of Harris Tweed
Made only in the Outer Hebrides, Harris Tweed is a textile that calls to mind its location and is still produced using age-old techniques
Shepherd’s delight: The story of the Yetholm Border Shepherds’ Show
What began centuries ago as a practical and necessary means to sort stray sheep is now a red-letter date on the calendar for Scottish Borders farmers and visitors alike
Whisky and Chill-filtration: In the Parish of Peats
Chill-filtration splits whisky drinkers. Here’s what it is so you can make your own mind up, plus some new bottles to try as recommended by our Master of Malt
The Highland bagpipers: A lockdown story
The role of this noble instrument in times of need
In search of treacle scones: Scottish Treacle Scones recipe
How a search for a childhood favourite, traditional Scottish treacle scones can take your travels in unexpected directions
Folk songs: The Skye Boat song
We explore the origins of Scottish folk song, The Skye Boat Song, a popular if rather sentimentalised air
Folk songs: Sir James the Rose
Our new folk songs series continues with a look at a tragic story between Sir James the Rose and a lady named Matilda. Was Sir James a real person and, if so, when and where did he live?
Ori-gin-al makers: Scottish gin distilleries
With over 70 per cent of the UK’s gin made in Scotland, we tour some of the best gin distilleries in the country
How to celebrate Hogmanay in Scotland
Few places in the world ring in the new year with quite the same fervour as Scotland.
