Scotland
Turkducken is a festive sandwich with a difference
One of Glasgow’s oldest and most loved restaurants is encouraging shoppers to forget Christmas sandwiches from high street chains and instead support local businesses. From Monday, 26 November, The Baby Grand, at 3-7 Elmbank Gardens, which has firmly established itself as a city institution in the 34 years since it opened, is gifting Glasgow with…
Read MoreDress for success at Famous Blacksmiths Shop
This Sunday marks an exciting day for Gretna Green, the original home of romance. 25 November 2018 will see a special handover ceremony, showcasing a new addition to the Famous Blacksmiths Shop Museum. They will celebrate the instalment of a glorious 21st century wedding dress, representing its generation alongside our current exhibition, one of which…
Read MoreKiwi Jason is the new face of Talisker whisky
Premium Scotch whisky Talisker has a new brand ambassador – and he’s from New Zealand! Diageo Reserve has appointed Jason Clark to the post. Originally hailing from New Zealand, Jason joins the Diageo Reserve team in the UK and has recently celebrated 20 years in the bar industry. He has represented New Zealand in various…
Read MoreNew Lanark will be all light on the night
New Lanark World Heritage is getting ready to feel blue – and St Andrew’s Day on November 30. The team are preparing to light up the iconic Mill Buildings and Falls of Clyde to turn them blue to celebrate Scotland’s national feast day. The stunning 230 year old New Lanark buildings will glow on a…
Read MoreThe secret locations hidden during World War 2
We all think that we know the areas where we currently live, and indeed, where we grew up. We know the local parks, the places to go for walks and the shortcuts to get home – but how much do we really know about our areas? In Secret Wartime Britain: Hidden Places That Helped Win…
Read MoreThe used whisky casks finding a brand new use
If you suddenly found that you had over 3000 whisky casks on your hands, what exactly would you do? That’s exactly the situation that Patrick Keir found himself in earlier this year. Having spotted an eye for a business venture, but wasn’t exactly sure to begin with, he’s now selling the former casks in an…
Read MoreDouble awards delight for William Grant & Sons
The 2018 International Wine & Spirits Competition (IWSC) have taken place. These awards are known for setting the international benchmark for quality and recognising excellence in wines and spirits worldwide. The competition follows a rigorous judging process with more than 400 global experts judging products over a seven month period. Now in its 49th year,…
Read MoreA train of thought for the northern railway line
If you’ve ever been fortunate enough in life to have taken the train to the north and west of Inverness, you’ve been on one of the most scenic train routes in Britain. The route provides an incredible variety of natural beauty, showcasing lochs and mountains, moorland and farmland, and an incredible coastline. This route has…
Read MoreSecrets of silver at the Glenmorangie Lecture
The secrets of silver are to be revealed at this year’s Glenmorangie Annual Lecture. Taking place at the National Museum of Scotland, this year’s event will see design critic and curator Corinne Julius explain how leading silversmiths are reworking the heritage of their craft, pushing the boundaries of silver as a material and using it…
Read MoreIt’s a ho ho home run for Santa at Bowhill
On the first day of December, Santas and elves of all ages will gather at the grounds of Bowhill House in Selkirk to spread festive cheer. They will be taking part in a one mile or 5km fun run. Santas and elves will be rewarded with festive treats to heat themselves up after the race…
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