Scotland
Bladnoch releases rare 17 Year Old single malt
Bladnoch Distillery has announced its latest release, the Bladnoch 17 Year Old Single Malt finished in Californian red wine casks. Hand crafted at the 200 year old distillery in Dumfries and Galloway, the 17 Year Old is a limited release single malt Scotch whisky. The liquid was originally filled into ex-bourbon barrels in 2001 and…
Read MoreA 39-year-old from the famous Port Ellen Distillery
A Scots distillery that closed in 1983 is on the way back – as Port Ellen releases a 39-Year-Old single malt from original, finite stocks from the revered Islay distillery. The Port Ellen Untold Stories Series is an exploration into the innovative and trailblazing background of this iconic Islay distillery. It was set to remain…
Read MoreNew exhibits come to Abbotsford for March opening
A wooden Jacobite quaich, a rare pack of 17th century playing cards, a slop bowl and a Persian charm are among a range of items added to the Sir Walter Scott exhibition. Being held at his famous home Abbotsford, in the Scottish Borders, the new attractions are all ready for the opening of the new…
Read More100 new jobs being created at Trump Turnberry
A leading Scots hotel has announced that it is to create up to 100 new jobs, as part of the resort’s growth plans in 2019. Trump Turnberry, the iconic resort on the Ayrshire coast, will hold a two-day recruitment drive on Wednesday 13 March (10am-2pm) and Saturday 16 March (noon–4pm), aimed at seeking out exceptional…
Read MoreEdinburgh city centre could be set for ‘radical change’
A major consultation on proposals to transform Edinburgh’s city centre has revealed an appetite for radical change. More than 5000 people contributed their views as part of the ‘Connecting our City, Transforming our Places’ consultation, 88% of whom said they wanted to see changes to the way the city centre is managed. The majority of…
Read MoreFinal tickets still left for 2019 Taste Local Awards
The winners of the 2019 Taste Local Awards will be revealed tomorrow at a lunchtime awards ceremony held at the Sligachan Hotel on the Isle of Skye. Awards will be presented across 10 categories on Wednesday, February 27 – ranging from Best Restaurant to Best Retailer – with 21 local businesses shortlisted in the final…
Read MoreBringing Scotland to the world’s TV screens
A new collaboration which aims to put Scotland’s television industry on the world stage between has been announced by the BBC and Screen Scotland. BBC director general Tony Hall said the initiative, which aims to support Scotland’s television industry by supporting world-class drama, cutting-edge comedy and high-end factual content, marks the start of an exciting…
Read MoreViews wanted on 18th century Scottish shipwreck
A consultation has been launched seeking views from the public on the designation of the site of an 18th century merchant ship which sunk off the coast of Shetland over 250 years ago. The wrecked vessel is believed to be the Queen of Sweden, a merchant ship of the Swedish East India Company which hit…
Read MoreDebut author embarking on store book signing tour
A Scots-based author is touring the country to sign copies of his acclaimed debut novel. Jeremy Welch is the Edinburgh-based writer and author of Chrysalis. Having been born in Zimbabwe, he was educated in Scotland. After university he went to Sandhurst and was commissioned into 1st Battalion The Black Watch serving in Germany, Ireland and…
Read MoreNew campaign bid to boost Stirling’s city centre
Business leaders and the creative community have joined forces to come up with fresh ideas to improve Stirling’s city centre experience. Go Forth Stirling, the city’s Business Improvement District, and Creative Stirling organised Animating our Streets: Opportunities for Stirling to explore ways businesses and the creative industries can work together to create a vibrant city…
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