Scotland
Seven Crofts Gin looking for new growth in 2020
The Highland Liquor Company has announced Louis Wright as the brand and sales development manager of its premium handcrafted dry gin, Seven Crofts. Seven Crofts Gin, which launched at the end of 2019, has already secured listings with five-star hotels, restaurants and retailers including Harvey Nichols, Michael Caine’s Michelin star restaurant at Lympstone Manor and…
Read MoreHow many pairs of shoes does a man need?
Archie Hume of A Hume Country Clothing considers billionaire businessman and politician Michael Bloomberg’s claim that he only owns two pairs of shoes When I read recently that billionaire businessman, three-time New York mayor and Democratic primary candidate, Michael Bloomberg, only owned two pairs of shoes my jaw dropped open like a barn door. Even…
Read MoreBrash McKelvie – The delight of a vegan dinner invite
Scottish Field’s online columnist Brash McKelvie has an unwanted invitation to dinner. Here are the cast of characters that share the vicissitudes of life: Scragend – a Rhode Island Red of indeterminate age and foul nature. Shitting Cat – does exactly what it says on the tin. The Beloved – a paragon of virtue and…
Read MoreThe return of Velvet Fig whisky from Wemyss Malts
Wemyss Malts continues its 15th anniversary celebrations this year with the return of Velvet Fig. Velvet Fig was Wemyss Malts first limited edition blended malt released back in 2014 and received its flavour led name in reference to the rich flavours from the sherry cask maturation. It’s now back in the form of a 25…
Read MoreThe globetrotting miniature Kelpies return home
Scotland’s Kelpie maquettes have returned home after more than six years of international globe trotting. The original 1:10 scale maquettes, designed by sculptor Andy Scott, will returned to the Helix Park, Falkirk on Monday, after visits to places including New York, Chicago, Milan and London, and for the first time, the smaller versions have met…
Read MoreAngus Munro brings his vocal talents to Edinburgh
Scottish chamber pop star and quadruple-octave singer-songwriter Angus Munro is coming to Edinburgh next month. The self titled ‘Amateur Piano Wrestler’ Angus Munro is headlining The Voodoo Rooms, Edinburgh, on 19 March. His tear jerking songs, stage acrobatics and trademark wit helped propel Angus Munro on to the scene in 2019 with his debut album…
Read MoreA new addition to Tomatin’s global travel range
Award-winning Highland distillery Tomatin has announced the latest addition to its global travel retail range, the 21 Year Old. The brand-new travel retail exclusive will be available in selected outlets globally for €175, and is the latest in a series of high profile releases for Tomatin, who are currently celebrating a massive 70% growth in…
Read MoreFamous Grouse mark Leap Year with new video
The Famous Grouse has launched a new digital campaign, Extra 24, to encourage drinkers to make the most of their bonus leap year day by spending it in ‘Grouse Country’ with closest friends and loved ones. Extra 24, will live on the brand’s social channels and launched with a short film showing four different individuals…
Read MoreKim’s shaping up for strongwoman event
Record-breaking Scottish strongwoman Kim Best has borrowed one of her employer’s six-tonne tractors while training for her next event. The 26-year-old, a lab scientist for Scotland’s Rural College (SRUC) at its Veterinary and Analytical Laboratory at Moredun’s Pentlands Science Park in Midlothian, paid a visit to SRUC’s nearby research farm to keep up her strength.…
Read MoreCall for early removal of all tariffs on whiskies
America’s 25% tariffs imposed on EU goods, including single malt Scotch whisky, is to stay in place. The Scotch Whisky Association has now urged the UK and US Governments to hold talks, to try to resolve the dispute. The tariffs on a variety of produced was imposed on 18 October on EU goods, which also…
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