Scotland
Scottish stations top national poll for reliability
Two Scottish train stations have been named as the best in the UK. A study by Omio analysed the 30 most popular UK long-distance train stations in terms of punctuality, location, and amenities, and Edinburgh Waverley and Glasgow Central are the UK’s top-rated railway stations Manchester Piccadilly, Liverpool Lime Street and Leeds placed third, fourth,…
Read MoreSee Scotland like you’ve never seen it before
Scotland from the Sky is returning for a new run of episodes to showcase our nation as never seen before. In the first episode of a new three-part series, presenter James Crawford explores how we have managed to surmount the challenges of our tough terrain to connect communities and places across the centuries. He begins…
Read MoreTry wild swimming to mark this Halloween
Over the past 12 months, wild swimming has enjoyed a near 300% surge in popularity as waves of new swimmers take the plunge. This Sunday, October 31, novice and experienced swimmers alike are being invited to give their costumes a creepy makeover and dress up for a spooktacular dip at Portobello Beach, with prizes up…
Read MoreRolex Novelties exhibition is coming to Edinburgh
Hamilton & Inches is hosting the 2021 Rolex Novelties exhibition at its newly renovated showroom in Edinburgh. Brought to life by its unique watchmaking expertise, the exhibition will showcase latest timeless pieces from Rolex. The 2021 exhibition is taking place from November 1-7 and will give customers a chance to view the 2021 Rolex novelties.…
Read MoreSaving Scotland’s rainforest from rhododendrons
Urgent action is required to stop Rhododendron ponticum wiping out Scotland’s rare rainforest, according to a new report published by Woodland Trust Scotland in partnership with Scottish Land and Estates. Recommendations in the Rhododendron in the Rainforest report includes establishment of a Rainforest Restoration Fund to help communities and land managers tackle the scourge. The…
Read MoreShort story collection is a great little read
Edinburgh Shorts is a collection of 16 short stories set in the city of contrasts that is Edinburgh. The characters and their lives are as varied as the setting and the versatility of the stories holds the interest of the reader with ease. The charm of this book is that the stories are short enough…
Read MoreEdinburgh unveils its plans for Christmas joy
Edinburgh’s Christmas is back and set to bring festive cheer to the heart of the city. This year sees the return of the city’s much-loved Christmas ice rink, sponsored by Lidl GB and partnered by Essential Edinburgh, in its new home on George Street. The firm favourite will include a first for Edinburgh’s Christmas, skate…
Read MoreTrophy winning addition to Tomatin’s Warehouse 6
Tomatin has today announced the release of its fifth expression of the critically acclaimed Warehouse 6 Collection – 1978. Distilled on 21 September 1978, this remarkable expression has been gently maturing for the past 42 years in Tomatin’s Warehouse 6, a traditional dunnage warehouse. Nestled in a quiet corner of the distillery, Warehouse 6 houses…
Read MoreEmma Walker to succeed Jim Beveridge at Johnnie Walker
Dr Emma Walker will take over the reins as Master Blender of Diageo, as Dr Jim Beveridge OBE retires at the end of the year after more than 40 years. Emma will be one of a small, select group of people, and the first female, to take on the coveted role of Master Blender in…
Read MoreThe Stillman is a novel packed with dark humour
The Stillman is Tom McCulloch’s first novel and the characterisation of protagonist Jim Drever surely draws on the author’s upbringing in the Highlands. We’re in 2010, the worst winter in years, and Jim, stillman at a Highland distillery, has just turned 50. His obsessions are his comfortingly predictable job, and the movies, full of fictional…
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