Scotland
Violinist wins music school’s recital prize
An eighteen-year-old student violinist has won Scotland’s national music school’s highly prestigious Directors’ Recital Prize 2019. Marie-Sophie Baumgartner, who is Swiss-Ukranian, was declared the winner of the 19th annual competition following a closely contested final with three other senior soloists from St Mary’s Music School, Edinburgh. The other finalists were Finn Mannion, cellist, age 17…
Read MoreA rare chance to join island whisky team
A tiny island distillery off the West Coast of Scotland is looking for a brand home manager to join then. Applications are open for the post at Jura Single Malt Scotch Whisky. Jura are seeking applicants to join the distillery team which sits at the heart of the island community, with current population of about…
Read MoreFull steam ahead as Fingal tops TripAdvisor list
A Scottish hotel has shot to the top of TripAdvisor in the capital – just six months after opening. Fingal, a former Northern Lighthouse Board tender, underwent a £5million conversion which took five years to complete. A spectacular ballroom, a stunning bar and 23-cabins were created on the now-exquisite ship. The luxury floating hotel by…
Read MoreFruity infusions arrive for the summer months
A Scottish independent whole leaf tea company have just launched their brand new limited edition summer blends – Watermelon Burst and Rhubarb Rocks. Based in Edinburgh, Eteaket’s summer limited edition blends will be available June-August while stocks last. Watermelon Burst is a refreshing mix of melon, apple, aloe Vera, beetroot, kiwi and rose buds, while…
Read MoreCulture, heritage and arts as you Wander Argyll
Argyll and the Isles are renowned for spectacular scenery and coastline. Now a new campaign is being launched to showcase its diverse array of culture, heritage and arts attractions along one of the many long-distance routes in the region. Wander Argyll, an initiative from Argyll and the Isles’ Culture, Heritage and Arts Assembly (CHARTS) network,…
Read MoreScotland’s connections to the Windrush revealed
SS Empire Windrush’s connections to Scotland are revealed in new book. On 22 June 1948 newsreels captured the disembarkation of 1,027 passengers from the Windrush’s gangplank at Tilbury, Essex. It is the voyage Windrush would become most famous for, but it is not the only one that changed the course of world history, and people’s…
Read MoreLend a hand to excavate NTS Weaver’s Cottage
Archaeologists working for conservation charity the National Trust for Scotland have produced a detailed model of an 18th century Weaver’s Cottage in advance of excavation work taking place this weekend. Members of the public are being invited to join the archaeologists at the Weaver’s Cottage, in Kilbarchan, outside Paisley on Saturday 22 and Sunday 23…
Read MoreBowmore’s delight as it scoops a host of gold medals
Bowmore has been awarded a host of medals in the whisky category at the International Spirits Challenge (ISC) 2019. There were gold medals for its 15-Year-Old and 18-Year-Olds, the 12-year-old, the 25-year-old, plus travel retail exclusives, as well as silvers for Bowmore 15-year-old and Bowmore 10-year-old Travel Retail Exclusive. The Bowmore 15-Year-Old and 18-Year-Old passed…
Read MoreGreat outdoors awaits as Scottish Field tries and tests
OK, so the weather this summer has been less than ideal for camping, but we live in Scotland, and we’re used to a bit of rain (and wind, hail, sleet, snow, gales – you get the picture). Camping with the family takes preparation and meticulous planning so it’s fairly pointless waiting for the sun to…
Read MoreGlenfiddich pays tribute to its historical roots
Glenfiddich pays homage to its origins in the Valley of the Deer with a striking new package design for its 12 and 15 Year Old iconic whiskies. The new packaging will be rolled out in the UK and US to begin with from today, 18 June, with Small Batch 18 Year Old following suit in…
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