Scotland
Rare white tailed eagles arrive in need of help
Saving two of Scotland’s rarest birds will feature in a TV documentary. Born to be Wild is BBC Scotland’s 10-part series which looks at the workings of the Scottish SPCA’s wildlife rescue centre. It features the staff and the variety of animals that they have to work with and help, and nurse back to health…
Read MoreEnjoy the Angels’ Share – over and over again
A team of glassmakers has launched the perfect gift for whisky lovers – an angel filled with a dram they can drink. Stirling giftware company Angels’ Share Glass created the refillable angel as an addition to their signature range following customer requests. Customers told Managing Director Karen Somerville they loved collecting the firm’s glass angels…
Read MoreWhere is the best home in the north of Scotland?
Judges are considering three houses in the North of the country as the next contenders for Scotland’s Home of the Year. Last night, BBC Scotland began the search for the special property in Central Scotland. First up is a des res in Boat of Garten that’s brought together two old stone-built former steadings and linked…
Read MoreSo much to see at the Scottish Seabird Centre
One of the UK’s leading marine education and conservation charities has reopened the doors of its 5-star visitor attraction for 2019. This comes after the completion of the first stage of refurbishment at the Scottish Seabird Centre in North Berwick, near Edinburgh, who revealed exciting plans to transform their existing discovery centre with new exhibits…
Read MoreGlengoyne batch 007 is for your lips only
The latest release in the Glengoyne Cask Strength series, Cask Strength Batch No. 007, has been revealed. It is the first in the collection to feature a small proportion of bourbon barrels in the cask recipe. Bottled un-chillfiltered at 58.9% ABV, Glengoyne Cask Strength Batch No. 007 has been crafted using a combination of first-fill…
Read MoreA new face joins Scottish Land and Estates
Scottish Land & Estates has appointed a new adviser to its policy team to further enhance services to members and engagement with government and stakeholders. Marcelina Hamilton has this week joined the Musselburgh HQ to work on property and business issues such as housing, energy efficiency, rates and wayleaves. Following time spent in London working…
Read MoreThere’s more to Selkirk than you may have thought
Anyone who lives outwith Scotland’s smaller towns and villages could perhaps have the impression that life is very quiet there. They may live under the view that every day is pretty much the same – but that’s a total misconception. The life of Selkirk, and its wonderfully diverse population, feature in a new four-disc DVD…
Read MoreNew master distiller will start at Bladnoch
The Bladnoch Distillery have appointed Dr Nick Savage as their new master distiller. This appointment comes after the departure of former master distiller and blender Ian MacMillan in January. Nick has an impressive career in the industry – after being awarded his PhD in engineering – he commenced at Diageo as technical lead in cask…
Read MoreScottish gin industry hits a new milestone
The Scottish gin industry has hit a new landmark, as more than 250 gins currently in production across the land. The Gin Cooperative, a Scottish business that was established to help gin drinkers discover, explore and learn more about Scottish Gin have just added their 250th Scottish Gin profile and 100th Scottish Gin brand to…
Read MoreSearch underway for owner of 1947 hotel receipt
A famous Scottish hotel is trying to find the owner of a receipt for a stay at there – in 1947! A guest at the Grand Central Hotel in Glasgow last week got in touch with staff, and showed them an item in their possession – a room receipt for a J Johnston from 1947,…
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