As a concerned citizen, former journalist Ruth Watson has launched the social media campaign #KeepScotlandTheBrand to protect the identity of Scottish produce and products in this time of #Brexit

Among Scotland's newest distilleries is GlenWyvis in Dingwall on the Black Isle in the Scottish Highlands. Run by renewable green energy, it was financed largely by a massive crowd-funding campaign to establish Scotland's first community-owned distillery.

Artisan ciders are the "new thing" in the internationally respected Scottish drinks industry and Thistly Cross, co-founded by a farmer and an artist turned cider maker, was the first.

Loch Ness Water is the first drinkable bottled water sourced from Scotland's world famous loch. Offered in both still and sparkling, the young company is making strong inroads into the tourist and whisky trades, as well as the restaurant and hotel segments of Scotland's vibrant food and drink industry.

Donna Bradley's Wee Sweetie Confectionery Creations is a business born of necessity (a battle with Crohn's disease) and natural causes (her sweet tooth)! Hers is a bespoke candies business that in only 18-months has a near worldwide following thanks to social media.

Haggis is a traditional Scottish dish that is often misunderstood, beloved by millions and reviled by just as many. No longer just a poor working man's meal, haggis comes in many varieties and can be used as an ingredient in dishes as diverse as burgers, pizzas and nachos, to spaghetti, lasagna, and even eggs benedict.

Tom Thompson has been drinking whisky, like many Scots, from a ripe YOUNG age. For the past several years be's be recording his "tasting notes" in the form of reviews. Here he shares his knowledge of the "water of life" and tips for how to find the whisky that is just right for you!

2015 is the "Year of Food and Drink" in Scotland. It's the annual themed tourism promotion from Visit Scotland, but it's also the perfect excuse to explore Scotland's amazing larder of produce from whisky, gin, craft beer, and spring water to seafood, highland beef, lamb, and yes, haggis and deep fried Mars bars!