Scotland
Stirling residents most likely to be vitamin D deficient
Stirling is among the cities whose residents are most likely to be deficient in vitamin D, according to new research. The Scottish city is predicted to receive just 38% of the vitamin D-effective UVB rays enjoyed in popular Spanish sunshine resort Marbella. Scientists from Manchester University considered factors including available amounts of vitamin D-effective UVB…
Read MoreKennel Club’s Vulnerable Working Dog Breeds
In households across the nation, we wake to the sound of paws clambering across the kitchen floor and the delightful feeling of wet drool kissing our hands – the beloved family pooch kindly reminding us they are ready for breakfast. No matter their shape or size, the mere companionship of a four-legged friend is enjoyed…
Read MoreRecord breaking ticket sales for Whisky Festival
The Spirit of Speyside Whisky Festival has got off to a world-class start, breaking its own records. A surge in demand for tickets for the annual Spirit of Speyside Whisky Festival generated sales of £209,449 in the first 24 hours of release. With 173 events completely selling out in one day, ticket sales hit an…
Read MoreSir Walter Scott’s lasting legacy for the whole nation
No author has ever had as much influence and impact as Sir Walter Scott. With his narrative poems and his series of stories, latterly called the Waverley Novels, he did not just change what the world thought of Scotland, he radically transformed literary culture. When I wrote about his long shadow in my book Scott-Land,…
Read MoreNew 12 year old is the story from Tobermory
One of Scotland’s oldest distilleries is celebrating its return to production following a 24 month intermission. During that time the distillery team at Tobermory have been obsessively perfecting and crafting a new signature expression – Tobermory 12 Year Old. During the past two years, the Hebridean distillery has been on a journey of self-discovery taking inspiration…
Read MoreThere’s 13 good reasons to gin and bear it
Tickets are going fast for the first The Gin To My Tonic Show, which comes to Glasgow’s Scottish Event Campus next month. Taking place from 15 to 17 March, The Gin To My Tonic Show is not your typical gin event – be inspired and entertained with this ultimate gin-centric experience, where you can sample a…
Read MoreYou’ve less than a week to get this limited edition Macallan
The clock is ticking if you want to get your hands on a new whisky celebrating the creation of the Macallan’s new distillery. Genesis Limited Edition marks the construction of the iconic distillery in a unique collaboration with internationally acclaimed architects Rogers Stirk Harbour + Partners. The Macallan Genesis Limited Edition is available to purchase…
Read MoreDistillery reveals its 30 litre whisky casks are on sale
The Raasay Distillery has today launched its bespoke 30 litre casks of Raasay single malt. The smaller ex-Speyside Scotch whisky oak casks make the island’s first expression more accessible to whisky lovers and will sit proudly alongside the 190 litre first-fill ex-American whiskey casks currently offered by Raasay Distillery and maturing in the island warehouse.…
Read MoreAirport joins the fight against waste plastic
A Scots airport is joining the battle against waste plastic. Glasgow Airport is today ramping up its efforts in the battle against single-use plastic by offering staff free refillable water bottles. More than 5300 people work in and around the airport and each one, from pilots to aircraft engineers and cabin crew to security guards,…
Read MoreIt’s all systems snow for sports in the Nevis Range
The 2019 winter season is now fully underway and Scotland’s highest snowsports destination, the Nevis Range, is open for business. Last week, after a long-awaited start, Nevis Range Mountain Experience, near the Highland town of Fort William at the heart of the Outdoor Capital of the UK, opened its doors to ski and snowboard enthusiasts…
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