Scotland
A special dram from a rare and lost distillery
Littlemill 29 year old, the latest expression from Littlemill’s Private Cellar collection, will be released this month, using liquid carefully selected from some of the last remaining casks to be laid down at the Littlemill Distillery. Now recognised to have been the oldest licensed distillery in Scotland, the distillery fell silent in 1994 and was…
Read MoreThe Tobermory Cat is a fun story for children
The Tobermory Cat is the enduring tale of one feline’s quest to fill his empty stomach. Illustration is vivid, with a charming rusticity and acres of pastel illustrations. Besides its educational value, which will help younger readers to become more familiar with counting from one to ten, Gliori’s story is faithful to her setting: full…
Read MoreArt club launches annual exhibition this weekend
A Scottish art club, which is over 140 years old, is set to hold its annual exhibition. The Greenock Art Club was formed in 1877, and its annual exhibition will last two weeks – but the format is slightly different from the previous show. The venue is at the Stables Studio. In the past they…
Read MoreScottish food and drink takes centre stage
Scotland’s leading food and drink companies will shine between 31 August and 15 September as the Scottish Food & Drink Fortnight celebrates its tenth anniversary. This year, the fortnight will showcase and support the companies, brands and people who are championing our country’s larder, enabling them to take advantage of the growing consumer demand for…
Read MoreThe fox – is it really deserving of its bad press?
You have to admire the fox. For centuries it has been hunted, shot, chased, trapped, and poisoned, but is a survivor, skilled hunter, voracious predator and a secretive beast that can outwit man’s most determined efforts to exterminate it. Bounties have long been paid for a fox’s brush; when I grew up in Ardnamurchan in…
Read MoreOriginal features remain in this 1902 property
A substantial and imposing period property is now available in the north of Scotland. Presented for sale by MacPhee and Partners, Birchwood dates back to around 1902, and the property still retains some of its original features such as a charming pitch pine staircase, moulded cornicing and picture rails. Positioned in the heart of Spean…
Read MoreA top ten of the most haunted places in Scotland
Scotland is full of stories of ghosts, ghouls, witches, wizards and warlocks. Here, we present ten of the most haunted locations in Scotland for you to visit – if you have the nerve, that is… 1. Glamis Castle This 15th century castle is the setting for Shakespeare’s Macbeth and is without doubt one of the…
Read More10 fascinating facts about Stirling
In the heart of Scotland lies historic Stirling. It is home to two of the country’s best known landmarks, with Stirling Castle located on on a craggy volcanic rock, while on the Abbey Craig outcrop, the National Wallace Monument stands. Marking its 150th birthday this year, it overlooks the site of the 1297 Battle of…
Read MoreAn analysis of the 2014 independence referendum
This is a close commentary on the Scottish Independence referendum from widely acclaimed journalist and Alex Salmond biographer David Torrance. The diary provides an inside perspective on the fraught 100 days leading up to 18 September 2014. As Torrance bikes around Edinburgh on his beloved bike he interviews politicians and ordinary voters. It’s all in…
Read MoreTen fantastic places to visit in… Mull
Lying just off the coast of Argyll, Mull is the fourth-largest Scottish island. It’s an island full of history, as well as newer attractions, making it somewhere that’s always worth a visit. Here’s 10 places we recommend visiting. CARSAIG ARCHES These natural wonders can be reached by boat or along a tough, sometimes dangerous, but…
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