Scotland
Five of the worst storms which have hit Scotland
Think of the Scottish weather, and the chances are you’ll not come up with images of sunshine and blue skies. Most of us are more than used to battling the typical Scottish weather, and fighting our way through driving wind and rain, than anything else. We round up five of the worst Scottish storms ever.…
Read MoreHow many of these Scots words do you know?
Do you know your napper from your hochs? The first comprehensive survey of the Scots language in over 60 years is taking place – and some words are in danger of being lost. Researchers at the University of Aberdeen say they are looking at ‘the first comprehensive appraisal of the language to be conducted since…
Read MoreThe gin invasion of whisky’s heartland
A gin festival is being launch this summer in the heart of Scotland’s most famous and prolific malt whisky-producing region. The team behind the Spirit of Speyside brand, which already stages the highly successful spirits events, is now celebrating the area’s rapidly-growing gin industry. Spirit of Speyside: The Gin Experience takes place from July 12…
Read MoreHonours presented at the Scottish Rural Awards 2019
A host of Scottish businesses are celebrating after taking home awards at the 2019 Scottish Rural Awards last night (Thursday). Veteran broadcaster and Deacon Blue drummer, Dougie Vipond took to the stage as compere for the evening, hosting over 450 guests and presenting two awards in each of the 11 open categories – a runner-up…
Read MoreThe strong and steady revival of the pine marten
Playful and inquisitive, the pine marten has been making friends all over Scotland – with the exception of gamekeepers, of course. As I sit by the window, I spot an otter with cubs crossing the bay. They cruise playfully through sea the colour of pewter before disappearing behind the rocks. There is a great northern…
Read MoreGive your mum a bottle to mark Mother’s Day
Edinburgh-based distillery, The Old Curiosity, is spoiling mums this Mother’s Day, by adding a ‘sprinkle of love’ to one of its most popular colour-changing gins. For those looking to gift gin to mum on Mother’s Day, until the end of March, every 50cl bottle of the distiller’s Apothecary Rose gin will come with a free…
Read MoreWho is Nan Shepherd, the woman on the £5 note?
Two important days occurred this month: World Book Day and International Women’s Day. As I left my desk in the office to answer the horn of the coffee van, I pulled a £5 note out of my pocket. Looking at it, I saw a woman gazing strongly to the left of the note – an…
Read MoreKieran delighted to be named as a tourism hero
Borthwick Castle front of house manager Kieran Rose has been named Scotland’s Tourism and Hospitality Hero at the 2018/2019 Scottish Thistle Awards. Kieran was presented with the prestigious accolade at a ceremony at the Edinburgh International Conference Centre (EICC), fending off competition from four other finalists from across Scotland. Kieran, who joined Borthwick Castle in…
Read MoreScottish tourism industry Oscars were presented
The great and the good of Scotland were honoured at a special awards ceremony. Aberdeen Standard Investments Scottish Open, ‘Paws for a Break’ from the Association of Scotland’s Self Caterers and Cruise Loch Ness were crowned national winners at the Scottish Thistle Awards National Final. Scottish tourism’s premier awards ceremony took place at the Edinburgh…
Read MoreHighland Park to open its first visitor experience
Single malt whisky brand Highland Park has invested in a customer experience store in Kirkwall, Orkney – and it’s set to open in early May. A first for the brand, the store will include a gallery featuring works from local artists and brand partnerships, a private education area for the distillery’s community training programme and…
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