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Bid to grow barley own home soil continues
A Scots distillery is taking part in a second year of barley variety trials. After a successful barley variety trial on the island of Raasay in 2017, Isle of Raasay Distillery will determine which varieties grow and ripen on the island. Raasay Distillery has the ultimate long-term objective of growing enough barley on Raasay to…
Read MoreSecret Garden at Gleneagles inspires afternoon tea
Gleneagles’ Michelin star chef has thrown open the door of his secret garden as the hotel runs a series of exclusive afternoon teas. Andrew Fairlie is preparing for the first in a series of collaborative afternoon teas taking place at Perthshire’s Gleneagles Hotel from August to November. As part of this exclusive series, acclaimed Scottish…
Read MoreEnjoy Scotland’s dramatic dark skies under canvas
Families who enjoy the great outdoors can get together under the stars early next month. They are being offered the chance to join an overnight camp out beneath the dramatic dark skies of the Craigengillan Estate near Loch Doon – Europe’s first UNESCO Dark Sky Reserve – from Saturday, August 4 to Sunday, August 5.…
Read MoreEnjoy the great outdoors with a host of fun events
There’s a chance to enjoy the great outdoors in the company of experts, starting this weekend. From wild nights out to urban safaris, Aberdeen City Council’s countryside rangers are giving the city’s stay-cationers and tourists the opportunity of a memorable summer holiday with a host of free offbeat events. This Saturday (21 July) the team…
Read MorePut your mind at ease and join the Big Butterfly Count
Wildlife broadcaster and naturalist Sir David Attenborough is urging people across Scotland to take part in the world’s biggest butterfly survey over the next three weeks. The Big Butterfly Count starts on Friday, July 20, and Butterfly Conservation president Sir David said that taking part not only generates important data on butterflies, but also provides…
Read MoreHow the NE250 tourist trail could be going green
A Scottish tourist route is set to become more environmentally friendly, with the expansion of its electric vehicle charging network. The network of charging points across Aberdeenshire covering the North East 250 could be expanded , to highlight some of the best the north east has to offer visitors. Aberdeenshire Council is working with the…
Read MoreRunners wanted for Scottish charity events
A charity fundraiser to help raise awareness of men’s health issues and to raise vital funds for the Movember Foundation is coming to Scotland. MoRunning have announced they will host MoRuns at 22 different locations across the UK and Ireland throughout the month of Movember, including in Edinburgh, Aberdeen and Glasgow. The Edinburgh MoRun will…
Read MoreGetting ready for a celebration of healthy food
A celebration of organic and sustainable growing and produce from Scotland is set to launch next month at Dumfries House in Ayrshire. The event will pre-empt a national festival of food and drink lined up for summer next year. Scottish Organic and Sustainable will promote organic and sustainable growing and production and will be launched…
Read MoreDog-friendly guide to eat out and tourist spots
A new website to find canine-friendly venues in Scotland is kicking off this weekend. Dog Furiendly is bringing an interactive website for dog owners this Sunday, 22 July. The website will serve as an authentic platform for listing pubs, cafés, restaurants, shops, visitor attractions and events which allow dogs on the premises. To celebrate, Dog…
Read MoreBubbles & Brunch bring business leaders together
A unique event to bring together a community of thinkers and leaders who are passionate about sharing ideas is taking place next week. The Bubbles & Brunch event is back at Hutchesons, Glasgow’s award-winning restaurant located in Merchant City, which will host the brunch event on Friday, 27 July, with business pioneer Jacqui Low. Shifting…
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