Scotland
Smokehead launches a trio of drams in a tin
Smokehead Islay Single Malt Whisky has added a new stylish tin of containing three whiskies to its range. Each tin features three 5cl bottles of Smokehead original, High Voltage and the brand-new expression Rum Rebel, making them ideal for cocktails. Smokehead Islay Single Malt Scotch Whisky is the original expression, an intensely rich yet subtly…
Read MoreSmall businesses unite to mark Valentine’s Day
Award-winning St Andrews distillers Eden Mill have collaborated with a collection of small Scottish businesses to create the ultimate Valentine’s day gift. Their A Time for Love hamper includes a range of premium Eden Mill drinks and gifts alongside bespoke handmade chocolate bonbons from Edinburgh-based artisan chocolatier, BonBox and a bespoke bouquet of dried flowers…
Read MoreElixir Distillers’ new Islay distillery gets the green light
A new distillery is to be built on Islay after being given planning permission. The Argyll & Bute Council planning committee has green-lit the plans by Elixir Distillers to build on the island. Born from a love of Islay and its whiskies, co-founders of Elixir Distillers Sukhinder and Rajbir Singh have taken a big leap…
Read MoreParliament to debate third Scottish National Park
A campaign to create Scotland’s third national park is to be discussed at the Scottish Parliament this week. The Galloway National Park Association has welcomed the news that the Scottish Parliament is to debate a motion by SNP South Scotland MSP Emma Harper on Thursday, 11 February, in support of a National Park for Galloway.…
Read MoreScottish shoppers name their favourite soup flavour
Shoppers with a leading Scottish food company have declared lentil soup is their favourite flavour. Scotty decided to find out people’s favourite flavour. The survey reveals that nearly a third (29%) of voters chose lentil soup as their favourite soup, followed closely by a quarter (24%) preferring Scotch Broth, and a fifth (20%) choosing Cream…
Read MoreCelebrating powerful Scottish women
Mairi Kidd dedicates a third of her book to powerful Scottish women (the remainder to Irish and Welsh equivalents) whose tales have been overlooked or banished to the footnotes of historic literature. It is hard to look beyond the underlying politics of the narrative – with a strong focus on the fight for gender equality…
Read MoreTwo promotions at the Glenmorangie Company
Two senior promotions at one of Scotland’s leadings Scotch malt whisky companies have been announced. To accelerate the growth of the company’s iconic Glenmorangie and Ardbeg brands, Caspar MacRae has taken on an evolved and expanded role as the director of marketing and business development. In his new role, Caspar will oversee the commercially focused…
Read MoreA lavish book celebrating the Art of Whisky
A lavish new book celebrates and illuminates one of the world’s most iconic spirits, through the eyes of internationally acclaimed and award-winning photographer, Jon Purcell. The Art in Whisky provides a captivating and unique photographic interpretation of the fascinating world of whisky. Taking readers on a visual journey that percolates through the entire crafting process…
Read MoreA murder mystery with humour and intensity
Bad Debt is a cracking crime novel with less gore, more intrigue. The storyline is a little far fetched – defence lawyer Robbie Munro’s wife is stalked by a witness in a trial that she is prosecuting, and Robbie is charged for the witness’ murder. But with Robbie’s first person narrative immersing the reader fully…
Read MoreProtecting the world from the Fae
Seeking to protect the world from the Fae, Scottish sigil agent Aloysius MacBharrais is eccentric. As a sexagenarian he is a welcome change from the tormented teenage protagonists that dominate fantasy genres. However, Hearne admits in the author’s note that he struggled with Glaswegians’ accent in real life. The characters’ Scottish accents feel laboured and…
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