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Hotel cocktails with a poignant story will benefit veterans
A prestigious Edinburgh hotel has created cocktails to honour its staff who lost their lives in the First World War – which will benefit charity. Ahead of the final year of the centenary of World War I in 2018, Waldorf Astoria Edinburgh has launched a new cocktail menu to celebrate its rich history and pay…
Read MoreFarmhouse offers a fantastic lifestyle with equestrian facilities and cottage
A stunning farmhouse on the outskirts of Glasgow is currently on the market. Robb Residential present West Carswell Farm in Neilston, East Renfrewshire, which is set in a private yet convenient rural location, with a fine farmhouse, secondary cottage, steadings and stables with livery business infrastructure and offering a range of further business and development opportunities. The…
Read MoreNew ice cream is doubly good – and ideal for a Christmas treat
Party hosts will be dreaming of a white Christmas with a special new ice cream. With the festive season upon us, by now party-throwers, entertainers and dinner-hosts across the country are on the hunt for the perfect accompaniment to their traditional Christmas pudding, granny’s mince pies or the tasty tart tatin planned for wooing guests…
Read MoreCottage charm and original 19th century features in Langbank Farmhouse
Nestled amidst fantastic Berwickshire countryside, Langbank Farmhouse is a charming detached property dating from 1830. Presented by Hastings Legal, whilst the property offers plenty of space with nicely proportioned accommodation it certainly doesn’t disappoint on cottage charm with a wealth of original features throughout including sash and case windows with working shutters, original fireplaces and stripped latch…
Read MoreBeechmount House offers a stunning opportunity
A spectacular 19th century mansion and private estate with potential for restoration to form one of the finest houses in Scotland in on the market. Rettie and Co and Scarlett Land and Development are the joint agent for Beechmount House, on Corstorphine Road in Edinburgh.It is a spectacular mansion house and private estate with gate…
Read MoreChristmas comes early at Glasgow’s newest distillery
Christmas arrived early at The Clydeside Distillery this week as the first casks were filled with new-made spirit ready to be matured. The distillery chairman, Tim Morrison, supervised the process which will see the first batch of spirit rest for at least three years in American Bourbon oak casks until it can officially be called…
Read MoreNew Macallan awakens from its 40 year slumber
The Macallan Sherry Oak 40 Years Old – 2017 release is a new limited edition single malt which marks the pinnacle of the Sherry Oak range. This is the third non-vintage release of a 40-year old expression from The Macallan. This rare single malt was matured for 40 years in an intriguing combination of three…
Read MoreScottish social tourism project gives struggling families a break
We all deserve a holiday from time to time, yet there are many Scottish families who struggle to afford even a short break. The numbers make for unhappy reading: over one in three people in Scotland are unable to take a holiday and over 250,000 children live in relative poverty. Thankfully, a nationwide project coordinated…
Read MoreBeautiful limited edition Royal Salute whisky pack for the festive season
An exquisite limited edition whisky gift pack is now available to mark the festive season. Royal Salute from Chivas Brothers has unveiled the latest in a series of annual festive gift packs, now available globally. Featuring an intricate laser cut lid design and stunning interior print in shades of blue and gold, the exquisite limited…
Read MoreEdinburgh’s Hogmanay will have Scots traditions at its heart
Distinctly Scottish traditions will be at the heart of Edinburgh’s Hogmanay Street Party. From the moment revellers arrive at Edinburgh’s Hogmanay front doors on 31 December it will be clear that this year is different – traditional tenement doors will give way to acrobats greeting those arriving. Step inside and giant granny puppets over three…
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