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MacNair’s unveils 10-year-old Lum Reek blend
MacNair’s Boutique House of Spirits has unveils a line extension for its Lum Reek Blended Malt Scotch Whisky range; the 10-year-old Cask Strength Batch 1. The inaugural batch combines Single Malt Scotch Whiskies from Speyside and Islay – two of the most sought-after whisky producing regions – resulting in a subtly smoky yet sweet favour…
Read MoreCardrona Club is an amazing cocktail competition
Cardrona Distillery have launched their inaugural cocktail competition – Cardrona Club – and a trip to New Zealand awaits for finalists. Bartenders are invited to create a signature cocktail with the Cardrona Distillery product of their choice, highlighting the unique nature of the spirit. Cardrona’s spirits include the Reid Single Malt Vodka, The Source Pure…
Read MoreNew distillery stays local as building work continues
Eleven apprentices have had the chance to learn their trade on the construction site for The Cairn Distillery near Grantown-on-Spey. Gordon & MacPhail, the Elgin based family firm behind the new distillery, committed to employing as many local firms as possible during construction. With more than 90% of work going to local companies, this approach…
Read MoreThe sky’s the limit for hospitality, travel and tourism
Urban and rural businesses from the travel, tourism, retail and hospitality sectors are being offered a hand to rebuild after Covid. They are being given the opportunity to unlock success and stability thanks to a panel of experts committed to building Scotland’s business sector in the wake of the pandemic. After a year of closed…
Read MoreIt’s Hipp to be back as silent film festival returns
The homecoming programme for the Hippodrome Silent Film Festival has been announced, after a two-year gap. Running from Wednesday March 16 – Sunday 20, the Festival, affectionately known as HippFest, will return live and in-person to the Hippodrome Cinema in Bo’ness, Scotland’s oldest purpose-built cinema, after hosting its 11th edition online last year. The programme…
Read MoreDistillery’s £150,000 boost to help Highland Tourism
Highland Tourism has confirmed a major three-year investment of £150,000 from the award-winning Tomatin Distillery. The funding will ensure progress for the organisation’s roadmap for sustainable tourism in the Highlands. The six-figure sum represents new money that Highland Tourism has been able to attract through its excellent relations with the private sector and its vision…
Read MoreCaol Ila marks 175th anniversary with special release
Caol Ila has released a limited-edition 24 Year Old Single Malt Scotch whisky for its 175th anniversary, which took place last year. An elegant Islay Single Malt with a cornucopia of fresh fruits on the nose, followed by a powerfully peaty whisper of smoke. On first sip, an intense sweetness lights up the palate, balanced…
Read MoreRugby heroes to cycle 500 miles in 48 hours with match ball
A charity cycle team made up of a host of rugby legends is cycling more than 500 miles between BT Murrayfield Stadium in Edinburgh and the Principality Stadium in Cardiff in just 48 hours for Doddie’s Weir’s MND charity, My Name’5 Doddie Foundation. The ride is led by Doddie’s former Scotland and British and Irish…
Read MoreThe Dalmore’s whisky podcast series returns this week
The second series of a whisky podcast from Whyte & Mackay is on the way this week. Following on from the acclaimed Live from The Sample Room first series, award-winning Scotch Whisky maker, Whyte & Mackay, has announced the launch of an additional series focusing on whisky investment through the lens of The Dalmore Highland…
Read MoreCeltic Music Radio finds a new home near Glasgow
It was music to the ears of radio station bosses when they got the chance to move into a new studio complex at the Braehead Centre. Celtic Music Radio has now started broadcasting their wide range of traditional and contemporary folk, roots, Americana and world music programmes from a new home at the popular shopping…
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