Scotland
Enjoy some low budget days out in Aberdeen
Bordered by the breathtaking Cairngorms National Park to the west and coastline to the east, Aberdeen’s stunning location means there is always something to do in the area without breaking the bank. The city also boasts a number of free walking tours, museums, and galleries – handy to know if student funds are running low.…
Read MoreThe origins of the tweed sports jacket
Archie Hume of A Hume Country Clothing traces the origins of the modern sports jacket and the key role it plays in country life. The modern sports jacket is a wardrobe essential for the country gent. Every man should have at least one, if not several. I’d be ashamed to admit how many beautifully made…
Read MoreA 19th century French view of life in Scotland
As Britain lurches towards the Brexit deadline of March 29, it’s refreshing to remember how positively Scotland was viewed by some of its continental visitors in the past. Hippolyte Taine (1828-1893), one of 19th-century France’s great men of letters, and a muse to both Émile Zola and Guy de Maupassant, was a great Britophile who…
Read MoreV&A Dundee sees off US and Dubai rivals for title
Scotland’s first dedicated design museum has won a prestigious honour, beating off a host of international competitors. The highly-respected Wallpaper* magazine, a publication focussing on design and architecture, fashion, travel, art, and lifestyle, has awarded it the status of Best New Public building, beating off challenges from countries including Dubai and the USA. The V&A…
Read MoreRed deer will be frozen out after cull
Scottish Natural Heritage to looking to control the overpopulation of red deer in the Cairngorms. They are partnering up with the UK’s largest fridge and freezer trailer provider. Coldtraila was recently called into action by Scotland’s public body responsible for the country’s natural, genetic and scenic diversity, to supply its brand new carcass hanging trailer…
Read MoreHerd about the colourful reindeer?
Stirling’s herd of magical reindeer have flown home following the success of the city‘s first Reindeer Trail. A group of the animals, designed and decorated by local schoolchildren, paid a flying visit to Stirling Castle after leaving the city centre shops and cafes where they were homed during the festive season. They have now returned…
Read MoreFirst chance ever to venture inside the Falkirk Wheel
The Falkirk Wheel is set to reveal its engineering secrets, with the first-ever public tour of the iconic structure’s internal workings. Until now, visitors have only been able to imagine the engineering magic hidden behind The Wheel’s curved steel and soaring arches, but canal custodians Scottish Canals today announced a unique opportunity to take a…
Read MoreDouble gold award success for Tamdhu Whisky
A Speyside distillery is kicking off the New Year on a high after achieving double gold award success. For the first time, Tamdhu has scooped two gold awards from The Spirits Business Distillery Masters 2019 competition, the leading international spirits trade publication, for its environmental work, as well as its latest digital and social media…
Read MoreRecord numbers visit the Royal Yacht Britannia
2018 marked the most successful year for The Royal Yacht Britannia in Scotland. A total of 390,848 people stepped on board over the last 12 months to experience Her Majesty The Queen’s former floating palace. Renowned for its commitment to delivering outstanding customer experiences, the five-star visitor attraction and exclusive evening events venue based in…
Read MoreMacallan Lalique Six Pillars sets record price
Bottles from The Macallan Lalique Six Pillars collection have broken auction records after being sold in a recent auction by Whisky Auctioneer, achieving a collective hammer price across the four lots of £296,500. This price surpasses the previous record from November 2018, when four bottles from the same series sold at auction for a collective…
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