Scotland
This walled garden is an all-year-round haven
Margaret and Iain Gimlet ’s garden lies in the Strathtay valley opposite Farragon Hill in Perthshire. Windswept and quite high it is not an easy garden and in 2014 it won a Sky television award for the best of three gardens in Scotland, all located on difficult sites. Margaret and Iain happily admit that the…
Read MoreTurning back the clock to try angling – 1980s style
It has been a long time since plentiful salmon were caught on the River Awe, but a radical ‘new’ technique has had some surprising success… I couldn’t help but feel despondent when flicking through my parents’ old fishing records covering the 1970s and 1980s. What I wouldn’t give to have been around in those days,…
Read MoreGenerous donation brings lifeboat back to life
Following a generous donation from confectionery guru Boyd Tunnock, the St Abbs lifeboat has once again returned to the seas around Berwickshire. How did you hear about the St Abbs lifeboat appeal? A letter came to the factory asking me for a donation and I thought it was such a good cause I gave them…
Read MoreTaxidermist George is keeping the memory of animals alive
Edinburgh-born taxidermist George Jamieson’s fascination with his craft started at a young age. A creatively inclined child, Jamieson began collecting stuffed birds to paint and sketch. As a reward for passing his 11+ exams, he was given a taxidermied golden eagle. It wasn’t long before Jamieson decided to try it for himself and armed only…
Read MoreMulti-million revamp underway at Dalmahoy
Dalmahoy Hotel and Country Club is undergoing a major million refurbishment of its bedrooms that will be unveiled in the spring. The three-month modernisation project of the hotel, on the outskirts of Edinburgh, is led by Scottish design firm 10 Design, is part of a two-year major upgrade of the resort, which comes with minimal…
Read MoreTown house opening is a big draw in Inverness
The opening of Inverness Town House has created a ‘cultural triangle’ on the city’s tourism map. The success of opening up the Town House for public tours, was welcomed by members of The Highland Council’s City of Inverness Area Committee. Following completion of interior renovations to the Grade A Listed Town House, High Life Highland…
Read MoreSir Billy Connolly to lead Tartan Day Parade
Sir Billy Connolly will be the Grand Marshal of the New York City Tartan Day Parade this year. Taking place on the 21st anniversary of the official Tartan Day this April, the globally-renowned comedian, artist, musician, presenter, actor and artist will lead this year’s procession along Manhattan’s Sixth Avenue on Saturday April 6 – with…
Read MoreIt’s been worth the 30 year wait for Glengoyne
Glengoyne Highland Single Malt Scotch Whisky has announced the release of the second edition of Glengoyne 30 Year Old. The latest addition to the distillery’s limited edition range, the Glengoyne 30 Year Old, 2018 Edition, is set to be even more exclusive than the first 2017 release, with only 5,200 bottles of the Highland Single…
Read MoreA ‘voluptuous’ whisky that’s 25 years in the making
The Glendronach has spent the last quarter of a century preparing its latest limited release. Since the distillery was founded by James Allardice in 1826, The GlenDronach has been mastering an elegant, rich and robust Highland Single Malt, matured in the finest Pedro Ximénez and Oloroso sherry casks from Andalucía in Spain. Now, after 25…
Read MoreBenromach is celebrating its whisky Heritage
The Benromach Distillery Company Ltd has announced the release of two Heritage expressions. Benromach Heritage 1977 is an exclusive 41-year-old single cask vintage (49.6% abv) and Benromach Heritage 1972 is a rare 46-year-old single cask vintage (55.7% abv). Matured in single Refill American Hogsheads, these sought-after expressions are both available for worldwide sale from today,…
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