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Pupils make their mark on the future with time capsule
Primary school pupils have hidden a time capsule at an Edinburgh tourist attraction. Youngsters from Royal Mile Primary School paid a visit to the Scotch Whisky Experience in the capital, to place a commemorative time capsule in the attic, marking the attraction’s 30th anniversary. The Scotch Whisky Experience building, at the top of the Royal…
Read MorePrivacy and peace in a sought-after location
A beautiful property in a private residential estate with a vaulted ceiling and cathedral style windows is currently available for purchase. 8 Riverview Park sits is a stunning cedar clad lodge which has been redesigned and extended by the current owners to provide an extremely well appointed and comfortable home, fitted out to the highest…
Read MorePlans for first new distillery in Cairngorms
Plans for the first new malt distillery in the Cairngorms National Park since its creation in 2003 have been revealed. The new distillery at Craggan, near Grantown-on-Spey, is a multi-million pound investment by Speymalt Whisky Distributors Ltd, and is expected to become a major tourist attraction and significant local employer. Speymalt is the parent company…
Read MoreEnjoy the Taste but remove the Waste of Grampian
Aberdeenshire Council is aiming to help tackle the Waste of Grampian at this year’s Taste of Grampian food and drink festival. Now in its 19th year, the established event, which takes place on the first Saturday of June each year, has seen a significant increase in exhibitors and visitors, including a growing offering of evening entertainment…
Read MoreA little taste of dessert heaven with leftovers
A foodie nirvana is taking place within the Ideal Home Show Scotland – and this year is set to be even bigger and better than ever before. Returning to the SEC, Glasgow from 31 May-3 June is the Eat & Drink Festival. Ideal for all foodies, the festival will tempt the taste buds and showcase…
Read MoreMountains, waterways and history in Annecy
Richard Bath spent an enjoyable few days in Annecy. What is it, and where is it? Annecy is a beautiful medieval French city set against a backdrop of towering mountains, criss-crossed by waterways and on the shores of the crystal clear waters of Lake Annecy. The superbly compact little town’s position means it has various…
Read MoreThousands enjoyed a fantastic spectacle in tartan
Over 4000 visitors headed to Blair Castle in Pitlochry for the Atholl Gathering weekend. A key date in the diary for locals and visitors alike, attendees were able to see The Atholl Highlanders’ Parade on Saturday, before enjoying the festivities at the Highland Games on Sunday. Europe’s last remaining private army, the Atholl Highlanders gathered…
Read MoreA beautiful family home that’s full of spirit
Flexible and generous family living is on offer on the site of a former distillery. Galbraith present to the market Tullielarach House, which enjoys a wonderful elevated and peaceful rural setting with outstanding views. The house was built on the original site of the former distillery and still retains the original stone wall. Tullielarach is…
Read MoreWhisky’s part in helping to reduce the UK trade deficit
The UK trade deficit would be almost 3% greater without Scotland’s contribution through whisky. The Scotch Whisky Association has released an analysis of the industry’s 2017 export performance, revealing the statistic. Earlier this year, it was revealed that the Scotch Whisky industry has posted record-breaking exports in 2017, growing in both volume and value (by…
Read MoreGlasgow’s people are at the heart of new whisky
The Glasgow Distillery Company has revealed the bottle for its first whisky release – and its tasting notes come with a major difference. The Glasgow Distillery Company placed the city at the heart of its first-ever single malt Scotch whisky release, reflected in their bottle design. Following the launch of 1770 Glasgow Single Malt Scotch…
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