Posts by Crystal Chesters
Benromach Distillery launches Red Door gin
Benromach Distillery has launched Red Door Gin, a small-batch, handcrafted London Dry style gin. Inspired by Scotland’s mountains, forests and coastal fringes, Red Door features the finest botanicals to create an elegantly distinctive gin. David King, sales director at Red Door Gin, said: ‘We’ve been working hard behind the red door to create a gin with a distinctive palate, using the finest botanicals.…
Read More2019 Scottish Rural Awards open for nominations
Nominations for the 2019 Scottish Rural Awards are now open, with businesses across Scotland’s countryside encouraged to get involved. The ultimate benchmark of success in Scotland’s countryside, the Scottish Rural Awards are now in their fifth year and are partnered by Scottish Field and the Scottish Countryside Alliance. A set of 13 categories are open…
Read MoreScottish Opera pop-ups to entertain Glasgow this summer
Scottish Opera will host two 30-minute long pop-up shows for all ages this summer. A little Bit of HMS Pinafore and Be a Sport, Spike! will be staged at various venues in Glasgow from 2 August. Scottish Opera’s director of outreach and education, Jane Davidson said: ‘In 2018, Scottish Opera continues to bring its unique brand of miniature opera to audiences across Scotland. ‘There’s…
Read MoreStunning new homes in Stirlingshire offer luxury living
Stunning new luxury homes in Killearn, Stirlingshire, are available from award-winning housebuilder Mactaggart & Mickel. All property styles are from the housebuilder’s iconic Design Collection; a range of luxury homes where the emphasis is on space and light combined with top-of-the-range finishes. For example, The Bryce – a three-bedroom villa – boasts a lounge with…
Read MoreGlenAllachie unveils first core range of aged single malts
GlenAllachie has unveiled its first core range of aged single malts. Specially selected by master distiller Billy Walker, the release features age statements ranging from ten-year-old cask strength to the flagship 12-year-old and 18- and 25-year-old bottlings. Billy Walker GlenAllachie managing director and master distiller said: ‘The first release of our GlenAllachie core range has been a culmination of months of hard work and…
Read MoreLidl supports STV Children’s Appeal with biscuit sales
Lidl will donate proceeds from the sale of its MacAllister’s biscuits and oatcakes to the STV Children’s Appeal. Packs of the biscuits, including dark chocolate gingers, coconut and treacle oat biscuits and apple and cranberry oat biscuits are on sale across all 95 Scottish Lidl stores. Ross Millar, regional director for Scotland at Lidl UK,…
Read MoreBrown bears in Dundee enjoy 80kg ice lolly as temperatures sizzle
Resident European Brown Bears at Camperdown Wildlife Centre in Dundee enjoyed a tasty treat as temperatures continue to soar. The three bears, Brum, Brumma and Maja were given a hand-made 80kg ice lolly, which was made over several days in a large freezer. The bear-friendly treat was made from sugar-free fruit juice layered with watermelon,…
Read MoreBaxters performs drone stunt to mark 150th anniversary
Baxters performed an ambitious stunt to mark its 150th anniversary and raise awareness of the upcoming Baxters Loch Ness Marathon & Festival of Running. The food group’s Fochabers factory in Moray provided a picturesque backdrop for a drone shot with 150 staff taking part. Staff recreated the marathon logo and 150th limited edition soup can…
Read More30th edition of Scottish Game Fair underway at Scone Palace
The 30th edition of the GWCT Scottish Game Fair opened its doors today (29 June) at Scone Palace. The 2018 fair, which runs until Sunday 1 July, will feature competitions, demonstrations of fishing, gun dogs and shooting and a new cookery theatre. The free Junior Macnab competition for young people, bush crafts and countryside skills…
Read MoreScotland’s food and drink exports soar
Scotland’s food and drink sector has grown by £527 million according to the latest statistics. Food and drink generated £13.9 billion in turnover in 2016, marking a rise of 3.9% on from the previous year and the greatest growth since 2011. Cabinet Secretary for the Rural Economy Fergus Ewing said: ‘This is more good news…
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