Scotland
The Scottish newt is a natural born survivor
Around for a million years, adapted to land and sea, and with remarkable regenerative powers, the newt is a creature like no other. I have long been fascinated by newts. If they survive the attentions of their many predators, they may be fairly longlived. They also have an extraordinary ability to regenerate various parts of…
Read MoreGreek mythology inspiration for tartan mosaics
Moira Dalgetty travelled the world as a journalist with Tass, the Soviet Union’s news agency, and American broadcaster CBS. But the inspiration for her business, Tartan Connections, came from a little closer to home. Dalgetty, who lives and works on the Isle of Bute, had been collecting scraps of tartan for years, with the intention…
Read MoreFour whisky legends thanked for their work
Four whisky legends were singled out for special recognition at the opening dinner of the 20th Spirit of Speyside Whisky Festival last night (Wednesday). The 2019 festival is the biggest to date, with over 700 events taking place across Speyside in the coming days, and the organisers paid tribute to four people who have helped…
Read MoreThe story of an iconic Scottish business – Singer
The Singer sewing machine, international icon and a symbol of the Industrial Revolution, helped boost Scottish business and create the town of Clydebank. Over a century it employed tens of thousands of Bankies before its demise nearly 40 years ago. The Singer Story: Made in Clydebank, tells the story of those workers: how their lives…
Read MoreNew Tamdhu is in good spirits for festival
Tamdhu Speyside Single Malt Scotch Whisky has launched its second distillery exclusive limited edition Dalbeallie Dram at this year’s Spirit of Speyside Whisky Festival. The celebratory bottling honours the old Dalbeallie train station that sits alongside the distillery. It also celebrates the role that Victorian railways played in receiving Tamdhu’s precious sherry oak casks from…
Read MoreA life on the hills after rejecting city life
In the early 1990s, Jonny Turnbull packed in his job and bought the 7,500 acre Strone Estate in Argyll. Now, having passed it on to his son, he’s written about the experience. A ‘magical kingdom’, Strone now boasts woodlands, and more red and roe deer. This fascinating account details what Turnbull learnt along the way,…
Read MoreScallywag set to launch new campaign
A Scotch whisky brand with a cheeky mascot is looking to boost its presence in the market. Scallywag Speyside Malt’s new marketing campaign, launching this month, will focus on building the Scallywag brand via digital, print and the on-trade. The activation will be significantly bolstered by three exciting new product launches for the brand which is…
Read MoreDistillery to open the doors to its Secret Bar
Five star visitor attraction Dewar’s Aberfeldy Distillery has opened the doors of its exclusive Secret Bar to corporate bookings for the first time. Previously only open to VIP influencers, corporate visitors can now experience the Secret Bar, which is hidden in a corner of the Highland distillery’s historic warehouse space. A shrine to Tommy Dewar,…
Read MoreA celebration of old Scottish traditions
The 31st Scottish International Storytelling Festival will celebrate old traditions and new connections. Showcasing how music, dance and story communicate shared experiences that are ‘Beyond Words’, the event will run from 19–31 October. In this UN International Year of Indigenous Languages, First Nation and Scottish tradition bearers will share their heritage, while contemporary narratives of…
Read MoreStunts and danger come to Galloway Country Fair
This summer will see an impressive array of acts taking to the main ring at Galloway Country Fair, and quad bike stunt man Paul Hannam has been announced as the headline act. Paul Hannam, who hails from North Devon, has 25 years’ experience riding quad bikes and 10 years’ experience racing at British Championship level.…
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