Scallops will never taste better than this

From storing food to serving it, The Tolbooth Seafood Restaurant in Stonehaven harbour is heaven for a pescatarian. The Tolbooth was originally built as a store for Dunnottar Castle, the medieval fortress on a rocky headland by Stonehaven. The Tolbooth Seafood Restaurant on the first floor of the building has been owned by Eddie Abbott…

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Missing bank robbery comedy would be criminal

If you’re anything like me, when you visit London, you always keep an eye out for posters for the latest theatre shows. One that caught my eye in recent times was The Comedy About A Bank Robbery – after all, you’d expect it to have a title like Smash and Grab, rather than describing exactly…

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First birthday marked by launch of Lum Reek

The GlenAllachie Distillers Company is this week toasting its first anniversary. And to mark the occasion, it has launched MacNair’s Lum Reek, a range of peated blended malt Scotch whiskies that revive a traditional brand with contemporary twist. The MacNair’s Lum Reek range, which comprises a non-age statement, 12-year-old and 21-year-old, is a combination of…

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Print exhibition is sure to make its mark

An exhibition celebrating printing in Scotland is set to open. This is about to be presented in Glasgow, celebrating the important role of printing in the city since the 17th century. More Than Just Books: Printing in Glasgow is being curated by the Scottish Printing Archival Trust from November 9, 2018, to January 6, 2019,…

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Why not try our tasty crab cocktail recipe?

A pescatarian’s dream, The Tolbooth Seafood Restaurant in Stonehaven harbour makes the most of the local catch. The Tolbooth, which has is located on the first floor of the building, has been owned by Eddie Abbott for the last ten years. ‘We use the local fishermen for langoustines, crab, squid and lobster,’ says Eddie. ‘We’re using…

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Bloggers to visit locations of Robert the Bruce

Two of Scotland’s top bloggers will battle it out this weekend to visit as many film and real-life locations associated with Robert the Bruce in under 36 hours. They will undertake the challenge as VisitScotland celebrates the release of Outlaw King on Netflix. Neil Robertson and David Weinczok, who form part of social media collective,…

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Duo add expertise to Scottish Land & Estates

Scottish Land & Estates has boosted its policy expertise with the appointment of two new staff members. Rebekah Strong joins the organisation in the newly created role of environment assistant whilst Emma Steel starts work at SLE as a policy assistant to support the team in political, stakeholder and member engagement. The new additions to…

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Single malt has been finished in Château Cissac casks

The Benromach Distillery Company Ltd has unveiled the latest addition to its Wood Finish portfolio. They have launched the limited-edition Benromach Château Cissac Bordeaux Wood Finish 2010. The single malt Scotch whisky balances Benromach’s signature Speyside smokiness with rich red wine undertones. Benromach Château Cissac Bordeaux Wood Finish 2010 is matured in First Fill Bourbon…

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Young talent recognised at Thistle Awards

The countdown to this year’s regional finals of the Scottish tourism Oscars is on. And to mark the occasion, a group of young rising stars of the industry celebrated their nomination with host Jennifer Reoch. Amy Paton (20) from Falkirk Community Trust and Craig MacDonald (20) owner of Transcend Escape Rooms and Wee Heroes in…

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Self drive tours of Scotland from Capercaillie Escapes

If you are planning on exploring Scotland or looking for a great gift idea this Christmas, then look no further than Capercaillie Escapes. If you’ve been driven to distraction trying to think of the perfect present, this exciting holiday company offers uniquely tailored self-drive and escorted trips across Scotland allowing you to experience our great…

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