Scotland
VisitScotland encourage people to shop local
Ballater’s VisitScotland iCentre is the venue for a festive Shop Local ‘Meet the Maker’ event later this week. There will be an opportunity for visitors to not only buy unique and locally-produced gifts at the event – part of Ballater Winter Festival – but to also meet the person who has created it. The iCentre…
Read MoreEight new single casks released by GlenAllachie
The full spectrum of spirits being created at The GlenAllachie Distillery can now be enjoyed with the release of a series of single cask editions. These are its first batches of single casks specially selected for different markets and retailers. Master distiller Billy Walker has personally chosen a selection of casks that showcase the GlenAllachie…
Read MoreRobots and videogames to feature at the V&A
V&A Dundee’s 2019 international exhibition programme will feature videogames, robots and the future of design. Scotland’s first design museum will celebrate the design and culture of contemporary videogames with the V&A’s spectacular show Videogames: Design/Play/Disrupt, which will run from 20 April to 8 September 2019. This is the first exhibition to fully consider the complexity…
Read MoreFlavours of the festive season captured in gin
A supermarket is releasing a range of limited edition gins from Scotland, inspired by the festive season. Part of the St Andrews based distiller Eden Mill’s Botanical Project, the Winter Warmer Gin (£19.99, 50cl) and Baked Apple and Salted Caramel Liqueur (£14.99, 50cl) are both exclusive to ALDI. On sale now, the seasonal, limited-edition Winter…
Read MoreInternational tapesty weaving prize now open
Entries are now open for the 2019 Cordis Award, the biggest international award for tapestry weaving. The prize fund has been increased to £8000 to reward ambitious and skilled use of tapestry weaving techniques and the organisers hope that the prize will attract both domestic and international entries from established artists working in the field of contemporary tapestry.…
Read MoreDelight at being named best small hotel in the UK
A Scottish hotel has been honoured as the UK’s best small hotel. Best Loved Hotels hosted a black tie awards ceremony in The Assembly Room of The King’s Head Hotel, Cirencester, which was attended by the UK’s top hoteliers. The Best Loved Awards, now in their fourth year, celebrated a whole host of winners, representing…
Read MoreAberdeen bid to be Scotland’s first Unicef Child Friendly City
Aberdeen today underlined its aim to become the first city in Scotland to be recognised as a Unicef Child Friendly City as pupils from primary and secondary schools took over the council chamber to learn about the process. Young people were invited to take the place of councillors for a special session on the best…
Read MoreEdinburgh Gin plans to create new city centre distillery
Multi-award-winning spirits brand Edinburgh Gin has today announced its plans to invest in a new multi-million-pound distillery in Edinburgh city centre. The development includes acquisition of large-scale premises on East Market Street, in the heart of the city’s historic Old Town. The new distillery will invite visitors to embark on a journey through the history…
Read MoreSeven hacks for relieving stress migraines
More and more people are suffering with migraines in this digital age. With our fast paced, demanding and often hectic lives, as well as more screen time, this can all put a strain on our eyes and mental state, with the outcome being stress migraines. Migraines are a common condition affecting up to 20% of…
Read MoreNew additions in time for Burns and Christmas
Old Pulteney is celebrating the launch of its new range with treats to tempt malt whisky lovers over the festive and Burns seasons. The Maritime Malt has added three exquisite new expressions to its family, with the non-aged smoky Huddart, 15 and 18 Years Old expressions joining Old Pulteney’s signature award-winning 12 Years Old malt…
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