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Comedian and podcast Al Murray

Comedian Al Murray on his WW2 inspired whisky - and his love of Scotch
Comedian and podcaster Al Murray is behind a newly released whisky which commemorates one of the boldest raids in WW2. Rosalind Erskine spoke to him to find out...

Head just of the World Shortbread Championships, Jeni Lannetta

Countdown is on for the World Shortbread Championships

Shona Macleod of the Isle of Harris distillery

Meet the Distiller: Shona Macleod, Isle of Harris Distillery

Glencoe Mountain Resort White Corries

The welcoming Scottish Highland cafes that serve snowsport fans

Callum and Jill Clark

The Scottish family cheesemakers celebrating their 20th birthday

This award-winning Fife inn was the first Scottish entry on the list, coming in at number 14.

8 Scottish pubs named among the best in Britain

Isle of Harris Whisky - The Hearach Oloroso Cask Matured

The best whiskies for bonfire night - including fruity island dram

Food

A history of the Clootie Dumpling

Roberta Hall-McCarron, chef-owner of Ardfern, with the limited-edition Rooster sandwich

Scots bakery teams up with top chef on sandwich 'worth travelling for'

Four Scottish chippies named among the best takeaways in the country

Drink

Torabhaig Founders Reserve whisky

The Torabhaig whisky that flew the Atlantic sells for £1700 at auction

Scotch Malt Whisky Society release first ever blended whisky

Scottish spirits to toast Halloween - including devil’s cask whisky

Whisky

Ringbearer whisky at The Lost Close

Scottish attraction exclusive home of Lord of the Rings whisky

The heritage barley that’s making ‘forgotten’ beer and whisky possible

Johnnie Walker Black Label x Sabrina Carpenter Limited Edition Design

Where to buy Sabrina Carpenter x Johnnie Walker Black Label whisky

Royal Lochnagar Pursuits Edition 26 YO release

45 whiskies released in September - including a ‘celebration of Islay’

Niall Culbertson, Torabhaig Distillery

Meet the distiller: Niall Culbertson, Torabhaig Distillery

Ad Feature Why the whisky downturn could create a buying opportunity

Restaurant reviews

Ottolenghi, Edinburgh, review: 'Taking Scottish mission seriously'

I had the decadent £60 menu at this handsome Edinburgh restaurant

The main restaurant of Falls by Orry Shand

I tried ‘superb’ fine dining restaurant Falls by Orry Shand

I tried the posh £25 chicken at my new favourite Edinburgh restaurant

Elements Bearsden review 3 AA rosettes

I tried Scotland’s newest 3 AA Rosette restaurant - there were some surprises

Picture: Connor Stewart

I tried Glasgow's 'hottest new restaurant' from Michelin-recommended team - it w...

I tried the 'hidden gem' Scottish chef's table restaurant with seasonal menu tha...

Producers

The best places to pick pumpkins in Scotland for Halloween

Picture: Crofter's Kitchen

'Divine' Scottish Highland business granted permission for year-round restaurant

Podcasts

Kate Ryan, author of Blood, Guts & Black Pudding.

Scran season 10: The dying art of blood as food

Find out all about Scotland Served cocktail festival and Diageo World Class on this bonus episode of Scran.

Bonus Scran: Scotland Served Cocktail Festival and World Class

Yotam Ottolenghi and food and drink editor Rosalind Erskine at the Woven lab in Leith

Scran season 10: Yotam Ottolenghi on his new Edinburgh restaurant

Nick Watkins of El Perro Negro

Scran season 10: Creating the UK’s best burger

Scran podcast at Equis ice cream factory in Rutherglen

Scran season 10: Behind the scenes at Equis Ice Cream factory

Scran at the Edinburgh Fringe 2026

Scran season 10: A foodies day at the Edinburgh Fringe 2026

I found Scotland's best 5 cheese shops

I had lunch at this splendid Edinburgh 23-year-old hotel restaurant

I ate at Edinburgh fine-dining restaurant where nobody leaves hungry

Chef Michael Smith of Loch Bay on Skye will start his new role in November.

Chef of Michelin-starred Scottish island restaurant joins hotel chain

Pumpkin gnocchi

Top tips & recipes for leftover pumpkins - including amazing brownies

Whyte's in Hackney is coming to Glasgow, Edinburgh and Dundee in November

Acclaimed London restaurant Whtye's to pop-up in Scotland

The cocktail bar in The George Hotel in Inveraray.

Inside Scotland's 'cosiest' hotel perfect for a winter break

Scotland's Best Croissant winners Patina with judges. L-R (Zoe Ridgway, Chloe Black, Linda Vittoni, Clothilde Vadin, Cassie Bekas)

Inside the tense and hopeful Scotland's Best Croissant Awards 2026

The new Morphy Richards Zino is a true bean-to-cup filter coffee machine - and probably one of the best in the business

Morphy Richards Zino review: fresh filter coffee without the fuss

Number One at The Balmoral

Ómós restaurant to pop-up in Edinburgh for one night only

This traditional pub is apparently so haunted that its website has a section dedicated to its numerous ghosts including the accounts of those who have encountered them. A family of 18th century crofters is said to haunt the building - they froze to death after being thrown off the site. A little girl in a pink dress has been spotted as well as a man whose family was slaughtered by a Highland chieftain.

The 10 most haunted pubs in Scotland - including ‘fantastic’ bar

The Lanark Blue cheese course at Inver in October 2026

I had a stunning dinner at Inver on Loch Fyne

The pumpkins are in store now - and the most you'll pay is 59p

Sainsbury’s cuts Halloween pumpkins to 50p each with Nectar deal

The Crathes room in the Marcliffe Hotel

I stayed at £1.1M refurbished Scottish hotel -my verdict

Mother Superior

I joined a tequila-themed Edinburgh pub crawl and found new favourites

Graeme Gunn had been a chef for years, and has now retrained.

The chef who cooked for Taylor Swift swaps kitchen for classroom

Twelve Triangles Melrose

I tried the 'ber month' treats from my favourite Edinburgh bakery

Rob and Anna outside Kramer's in Glasgow

Inside the chef-led Scottish deli Kramer's ahead of its first birthday

I tried the 'UK's best' shortbread and it's not even Scottish Gaby Soutar

Sainsbury’s Nectar shoppers can save up to 25% on Halloween treats. Stock image.

Sainsbury’s shoppers can save up to 25% on Halloween treats

The 'tropical' couple-owned cafe that's opened in Edinburgh

The 'Hollywood' favourite Edinburgh pub celebrating its 10th birthday

With a name meaning food from the roots, RadiCibus is an independent modern Italian eatery in Deanhaugh Street. The restaurant says it uses the best Scottish and Italian ingredients - including handmade pasta, artisan meats and wine. They score 4.8 out of 112 reviews.

‘Acclaimed’ Scottish Italian restaurant appoints liquidators

An aerial shot from 2022 shows how much the festival has grown as well as its stunning location.

14 amazing photos of 15 years of FyneFest beer and music festival

M&S Sparks customers can earn up to £15 in festive rewards this Christmas by shopping for eligible drinks, flowers and café treats. Photos by Marks and Spencer.

M&S Sparks shoppers can earn £15 in rewards when Christmas shopping

I’m making a Halloween boo basket this year and Sainsbury’s has everything I need

How to make a Halloween boo basket with treats and gifts

Clootie dumpling

How new technology is saving old recipes

Yarrow Cookery School exterior

Inside the sell-out success of Yarrow Cookery School

Fyne Ales on the banks of Loch Fyne during the annual Fynefest. Picture: John Devlin

Scottish festival that’s beer lovers’ Glastonbury celebrates 15 years

The pumpkins are in store now - and the most you'll pay is 59p

Sainsbury's will sell you a pumpkin for 50p this year - here's how

The Lighthouse Restaurant on board Fingal

Scottish hotel wins big at 'Oscars of travel industry' awards

M&S has introduced its 2026 Christmas sandwich range alongside seasonal snacks and sweet treats.

M&S Christmas sandwiches and there's plenty of festive favourites

Gordon Ramsay at Sea Containers London

I was one of the first to try new Gordon Ramsay riverside restaurant

The pumpkin patch opens on 10 October and visits must be booked in advance - either a morning (10am to 12.30pm) or an afternoon slot (1pm to 3.30pm) and there's a £1.50 entry fee. You can turn up any time in your booking slot and pay for pumpkins picked.

The best Scottish pumpkin patches - including ‘excellent’ destination