In May 1911 William Baird and Co Ltd, ironmasters of Coatbridge bought the Isle of Raasay Estate to mine for iron ore. In 1914 the First World War broke out, just as the mine was ready to go into full ...

NORMAN MacCaig asked a very topical question in his poem, Assynt. "Who owns this landscape?" The Scottish Government, advised by Environment Minister Paul Wheelhouse, has taken the deer-shooting and ...

Every BBC programme now has to have a Black Lives Matter dimension. Even Landward, BBC Scotland’s excellent farming, and heritage programme. A recent episode, about the island of Raasay off Skye, told ...

A renowned Scottish distillery has unveiled new holiday accommodation. Bookings are open now for its launch in October. On Friday, August 1, the Isle of Raasay Distillery announced its new Na Bothain ...

Isle of Raasay Cask Strength won Best Scotch at the 2025 LVGSA Lindores Abbey was runner up—two Platinum malts showcasing ...

With an island population of just 161 residents and a landscape shaped by volcanic activity and ancient geology, the Isle of Raasay Distillery has become one of Scotland’s most talked about whisky ...

Trail running is the ultimate adventure for the world-curious runner. Hitting a trail takes you off-road and into the wild — away from car-clogged streets and with just the birds in the sky for ...

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Every product is carefully selected by our editors. If you buy from a link, we may earn a commission. Learn more The 2024 International Whisky Competition has concluded after holding events in both ...