Scotland
Meeting the maelstrom that is Corryvreckan
The Corryvreckan whirlpool is the world’s third largest and its massive tidal upswellings and boiling waters make for a memorable experience. The dictionary gives the meaning of the word ‘maelstrom’ as a confused, disorientated state of affair; an irresistably overpowering influence for destruction. It is a description that suits the Coire Bhreacain – translated from…
Read MoreBespoke 30 litre whisky casks on sale at distillery
Raasay Distillery is offering bespoke 30 litre casks of its very first expression of the Raasay single malt. Proud to chart its own course, Raasay Distillery’s Scotch whisky oak casks are available to purchase on the distillery’s website and are priced from £999. The smaller casks make the island’s first expression more accessible to whisky…
Read MoreFive decades of whisky blended in one bottle
Tomatin Distillery is celebrating 50 years of excellence with a new single malt – Decades II. Released as a tribute to the long serving distillery staff, this fantastic expression is a limited edition run of 3600 bottles, each on sale for £175 at specialist retailers. The unique expression is a marriage of 21 casks, selected…
Read MoreWill you dress your pet up this Halloween?
A sixth of Scottish pet-owners are planning on dressing their pet up for Halloween. When it comes to costume choices, pet owners have been inspired by politics on both sides of the Atlantic, with Donald Trump and Boris Johnson topping the list of dog outfits this year. Pet owners are also taking inspiration from celebrity…
Read MoreVote on the top 30 to pick your best Scots word
The search to find nation’s favourite Scots word has been narrowed down to a shortlist. Scottish Book Trust, the national charity transforming lives through reading and writing, has revealed the shortlist for their Book Week Scotland vote. Tying in with A Year of Conversation and the International Year of Indigenous Languages, the public were invited…
Read MoreTop European whisky revealed as coming from Wales
The European Whisky of the Year has been named by an influential guide – and the shock news is, it’s from Wales. Penderyn, a UK single malt whisky brand based in the Brecon Beacons, is celebrating a remarkable 2019 with another accolade which has just been announced. A Madeira Single Cask Edition, which was created…
Read MoreScottish International Storytelling Festival word is out
The Scottish International Storytelling Festival – one of the most admired storytelling events in the world – is now underway. This year’s event, Beyond Words, will run until 31 October in Edinburgh, encompassing a wealth of cultures, traditions and styles. Prepare to enter a world of stories within the Festival City. The 31st Festival celebrates…
Read MoreRare Scotch miniature sells at auction for £4000
A record £4000 has been paid for what a miniature of Old Orkney – in what is believed to be the most expensive whisky miniature ever sold at auction. Bottled in the 1920s or 1930s, the single 5cl miniature of Old Orkney ‘0.0.’ Real Liqueur Whisky from the long closed Stromness Distillery was featured in…
Read MoreHalloween Festival will be full of spooks and scares
Paisley’s annual Halloween Festival returns this weekend. Taking place on Friday 25 and Saturday 26 October, it has a Dark Circus theme for 2019, promising plenty of chills and thrills for visitors. One of the largest festivals of its kind in the UK, this year’s event promises to be the biggest and best yet with…
Read MoreChilling cocktails at The Ivy Buchanan Street
In celebration of Halloween, The Ivy Buchanan Street has created a terrifying series of bespoke, limited-edition cocktails in collaboration with Grey Goose, available until Sunday, 3 November. Created by the brasserie’s expert bar team, cocktails include The Black Goose, incorporating Grey Goose Vanilla Vodka, Patron XO Café and a shot of espresso; The Count’s Spritz…
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