French spirits group Remy Cointreau is in talks to buy Scottish whisky maker Bruichladdich Distillery as it looks to tap booming demand for whisky from emerging markets in Asia.

A world renowned surfer is planning a marathon challenge with a difference - paddling from the north coast of Ireland to Scotland.

A unique Scotch single malt has been named World Whisky of the Year by a distinguished guide.

Consumers in the UK have been warned not to eat batches of vacuum-packed meat sold in Scotland and Cumbria over concerns it could be infected with one of the most lethal forms of food poisoning.