Scotland
Rare portrait of Bonnie Prince Charlie to be shown
A portrait of Bonnie Prince Charlie will go on general public display for the first time at the National Museum of Scotland from tomorrow. From 25 April, this is a rare opportunity to see the portrait of Prince Charles Edward Stuart on public display for a short period of time. The portrait of the young…
Read MoreDistillers go wild after their new spirit strikes gold
A new Scottish spirit has won an award just months after being created. Wild Scottish Spirit, released in late 2018 by Highland Boundary Distillery, has been awarded Gold at the illustrious San Francisco World Spirits Competition, which saw nearly 3,000 entries received from all over the world. Regarded as the world’s most prestigious and influential…
Read MoreBenromach adds a new whisky to its classic range
The Benromach Distillery has announced a new addition to its classic range, Benromach Cask Strength Vintage 2008 Batch 1, a rich and full-bodied, limited-batch single malt whisky. The batch release which will be sold across multiple international markets, was matured in first-fill sherry and bourbon casks. Just 5,500 bottles will be available to purchase worldwide…
Read MoreEnjoy a Scotch whisky on a Queen Mary 2 cruise
The Dalmore announced a landmark opportunity to experience the renowned Highland single malt whisky on board the world’s only ocean liner, Queen Mary 2. Guests will be able to book the new whisky experience on board Queen Mary 2 between Southampton and New York. At the same time, an exclusive whisky experience will be offered…
Read MoreDistillery manager creates a limited edition dram
The manager at a Speyside distillery has revealed his personal choice for a new limited edition Single Cask (Distillery Exclusive Release), which is officially launched today. Sandy McIntyre, distillery manager for Tamdhu Speyside Single Malt Scotch Whisky, was crowned Distillery Manager of the Year in Whisky Magazine’s Icons of Whisky Scotland 2019 awards, has hand-selected…
Read MoreB-listed Baronial mansion set in a quiet location
Ormiston House is an exceptional Scots Baronial ‘B Listed’ house set in spectacular secluded grounds. Dating from 1851 and presented by Strutt & Parker, it was built for Archibald Wilkie, to a design by David Bryce, the well-known Scottish architect, whose works include a number of other large country houses, as well as the former…
Read MoreFive top bloggers who celebrate Scotland
Although Scotland isn’t the largest of countries, there is an abundance of places to see and things to do – which can be overwhelming for first time visitors. Even for residents of Scotland, there are so many trails, cities and places to discover – so with the help of travel bloggers who have done it…
Read MoreTrail guides and maps of Aberdeen launched
A series of seven trail guides of Aberdeen and two maps of popular hills have been launched to help locals and visitors discover historical and natural gems around the city. The family-friendly guides and maps, produced by Aberdeen City Council, are designed to encourage people to walk around our beautiful and historic city by the…
Read MoreOf mice and men – the rodent that can cause havoc
The mouse’s bad habit of inviting itself into our homes has made it few friends among humans, but being hunted by us seems preferable to the owls, foxes and raptors waiting to pounce outside. They say you can tell a great deal about a person by the state of their car. We had been driving…
Read MoreThe iconic work of famed Scots artist Eric Auld
There are few artists whose works are instantly recognisable – iconic Aberdeen artist Eric Auld is one of them. As I scrolled through this gentleman’s exquisite collections of portraits, selfportraits, pen and inks, cityscapes and landscapes on my screen, a fellow colleague leaned over my shoulder in delight – ‘Is that an Eric Auld? My…
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