Scotland
Rabbie Burns and Halloween collide this weekend
Scotland’s love of Halloween and Robert Burns are being brought together this weekend for a festival of scares. TamFest is an annual celebration of scares and the Bard, held in Ayr, and is now in its fourth year. It’s a free event in Ayr town centre, celebrating Robert Burns’ ghostly tale with some events on…
Read MoreFour different glasses to collect in whisky giveaway
A Scotch whisky is giving away 120,000 limited edition glasses. Whyte & Mackay is distributing the receptacles with their 70cl of Whyte & Mackay Triple Matured Blended Scotch Whisky throughout the UK, as part of their Funny as Folk campaign. The on-pack promotion gives consumers the chance to collect one of four bespoke whisky glasses,…
Read MoreDeserved recognition for the Rock Trust’s work
The dedication of those who help young people who are homeless has been recognised. Established in 1991, The Rock Trust works with young people between the age of 16 and 25 who are homeless or at risk of becoming homeless. This includes young people who are in transitions, leaving care or home and those involved in offending,…
Read MoreThe 2018 Perth Ball was another success
This year’s Perth Ball was a riproaring success when it was held at Fingask Castle. A Perthshire tradition, dating back over 160 years, it is a much anticipated night of fun, formal glamour and high tempo Scottish reeling to a dance band. Pictures by Angus Blackburn. [zenfolio-gallery id=”230162620″ masonry=”true”]
Read MoreLost in time and restored for the 21st century
A Scotch heritage brand will add a new single grain whisky to its repertoire – Grain of Truth. The Tweeddale was first blended by J&A Davidson in 1820 in Coldstream in the Scottish Borders, and later continued by Richard Day from 1895 to 1940. In 2009 Alasdair Day – great-grandson of Richard Day – decided…
Read MoreMixer firm’s new flavours are the perfect tonic
The maker of Scotland’s first tonic water has expanded its range with four new flavours. Walter Gregor’s tonic water was launched in 2015, and is handcrafted in Pitsligo in Aberdeenshire. The mixer is named after a 19th Century North East minister and renowned plantsman whose garden is now used to grow many of the botanical…
Read MoreFive whiskies from The Balvenie – for £29,000
The penultimate chapter in The Balvenie DCS Compendium: Chapter Four has been revealed. The Balvenie single malt Scotch whisky has unveiled Expecting the Unexpected. The collection comprises the most distinct and unusual vintages completely different to The Balvenie’s usual style, that would have otherwise never existed. The exclusive collection brings to life the lasting mystery,…
Read MoreScotland ranks in world’s top 10 must see places for 2019
Scotland’s Highlands and islands have been named as one of the world’s must visit top regions for 2019. Travel authority, Lonely Planet, has today (revealed that the regions have been listed amongst its top 10 ‘Best in Travel’ destinations for 2019 – the only Scottish destinations to be included. The region receives the accolade in…
Read MoreSalon group delighted to take top Scottish title
Luxury Edinburgh salon group Zen Lifestyle scoop Scottish Salon of the Year 2018 at the Professional Beauty Regional Awards Edinburgh-based salon group Zen Lifestyle is celebrating having won Scottish Boutique Salon of the Year 2018. It received the title at the prestigious Professional Beauty Regional Awards, the Oscars of the beauty industry. This accolade follows…
Read MoreTomintoul Vintage 1973 released – at £1950 per bottle
An incredibly rare double wood matured malt whisky to the Tomintoul’s range with the launch of Vintage 1973. The Tomintoul Vintage 1973 Double Wood Matured – Aged 45 Years has been selected not only because of its rarity of age but, very significantly, because it is the result of a careful ‘finishing’ process by which…
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