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In 1823, a more liberal act was passed and within a few years the number of licensed distilleries had grown from a dozen to over three hundred. It should be noted, however, that most of these were located on the edge of the Highlands or in the Lowlands where they were easily accessed. By law, a distiller with stills of over 500 gallons capacity could apply for a licence on payment of £10, but s...

Provenance is at the core of Scotland's single malts which are grouped within a number of regional categories – Speyside, Highland, Campbeltown, Islay, Islands, and Lowlands. Each single malt has its individual characteristics, emanating intimately from the surrounding landscape, vegetation and water supply which, in turn, is influenced by the manufacturing process and the wood of the casks in ...

What could be more Scottish than tartan? If you buy a tartan scarf, tie, kilt or accessory from a website or shop you will naturally assume that you are getting an authentic Scottish product. Yet sadly, many people who have chosen a ‘Scots tartan’ in all good faith – often paying a high price – are being hoodwinked into buying fake Scottish goods which are actually made in China, India and Paki...