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Whisky news round-up: Deacon Blue, festivals, and more
Peter Ranscombe sticks his tongue in his cheek to round-up the latest news from the world of whisky. THE National Whisky Festival of Scotland returns to Edinburgh tomorrow. The festival is back at Summerhall, the arts centre in the former Royal Dick Vet School near the Meadows. Gareth Croll, the festival’s co-ordinator, said: “It’s such…
Read MoreHospitality news round-up: Kinloch Lodge, Tipo, and more
Peter Ranscombe checks in for the latest news from the world of hospitality. KINLOCH Lodge on Skye is rounding off its 50th anniversary with a spot on Conde Nast Traveller magazine’s “Gold List” for 2023. Manager Isabella Macdonald’s parents – Lord Godfrey Macdonald, high chief of Clan Donald, and his wife, Lady Claire Macdonald –…
Read MoreMountain experts urge public to ‘#ThinkWINTER’
MOUNTAIN safety campaigners have launched their “#ThinkWINTER” campaign urging the public to access the right information and advice before venturing into the hills. Now in its fifth year, the scheme is a joint venture between Mountaineering Scotland, Scottish Mountain Rescue, Mountain Training Scotland, Glenmore Lodge, Developing Mountain Biking Scotland, Snowsport Scotland, The Scottish Avalanche Information…
Read MoreMunro unveils Scottish electric 4×4
AN ELECTRIC 4×4 off-road vehicle capable of running for 16 hours is being unveiled this evening. East Kilbride-based carmaker Munro has named its first vehicle the “Mk_1”. The company will begin producing the vehicles next year, before moving to a larger factory in 2024. It plans to create 300 jobs and expand production from 250…
Read MoreLine-up revealed for Borders Art Fair
MORE than 70 artists, galleries, and makers have been lined-up for next year’s Borders Art Fair. Exhibitors taking part in the event include Marchmont-based sculptors Richard Goldsworthy and Michelle de Bruin, Aberfeldy-based painter Audrey Slorance, the Whitehouse Gallery from Kirkcudbright, and the Society of Scottish Artists. Other highlights include: ceramics from the new Redbraes Pottery…
Read MoreBid to save Edinburgh Filmhouse
A CINEMA operator from Bathgate has unveiled a bid to save Edinburgh Filmhouse. Gregory Lynn, who now lives in Dunbar, has run the Prince Charles Cinema in London’s West End for more than 20 years. Edinburgh Filmhouse closed in October following the collapse of its owner, the Centre for the Moving Image (CMI), which also…
Read MoreNational Trust for Scotland podcast bags brace of prizes
THE National Trust for Scotland podcast has bagged a brace of awards. The Love Scotland podcast was named as the “brand extension of the year” and the “podcast of the year” at the Professional Publishers’ Association (PPA) Scotland Awards in Edinburgh. Judges described the podcast as “world class”. “It is slick, informative and ambitious, and…
Read MoreScottish Whisky Awards winners are unveiled
THE winners of this year’s Scottish Whisky Awards have been revealed. Raasay carried off the top prize after being named as Scottish whisky distillery of the year. The Hebridean site also carried off the prize for tourism destination of the year. Glenmorangie was the big winner in the tasting competition, carrying off seven medals, including…
Read MoreThe latest issue of Scottish Field will get your tails wagging…
THE January issue of Scottish Field magazine is on sale now, both online and in shops. “One of the great joys of this job is random encounters that spark stories or ideas that make the cut and – miraculously – end up in print,” explained editor Richard Bath. “There are a million great untold stories…
Read MorePhil Cunningham prepares for Christmas tour
ACCORDIONIST Phil Cunningham returns this month for his “Christmas Songbook” tour. Eddi Reader, Karen Matheson, John McCusker, Kris Drever, Ian Carr, and Kevin McGuire are among the musicians joining Cunningham on stage. His band will visit Aberdeen, Dumfries, Edinburgh, Glasgow, Perth, and Stirling between 13 and 20 December. “We can’t wait to hit the road…
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