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REVIEW: Eòrna restaurant pop-up triumph
Morag Bootland visits a pop-up by Eòrna restaurant in Edinburgh. AS HUMANS, it’s in our nature to want to be the first to do things. For some it’s scaling a mountain the hard way, or rowing single-handedly around the world. But for me there’s nothing better than being one of the first to try out…
Read MoreIsland Dark Rum from Barra
Morag Bootland takes a look at the new rum from Barra. ISLE of Barra Distillers is delighted to announce the launch of its very first Island Dark Rum. If you’re planning a trip to the Outer Hebrides this summer, or if you fancy a taste of the islands at home then you’ll be pleased to…
Read MoreCairngorms wants to bring back ‘lost’ beavers
THE Cairngorms National Park Authority is to lead an application to reintroduce beavers to the area. The park’s board voted to take the lead in the process, while working with other public bodies, charities, landowners, and residents. Sarah Henshall, head of conservation at the authority, said: “We will be doing work around supporting land managers…
Read MoreFemale bagpipers, French rugby, and sustainable fashion
PROGRAMMES about female bagpipers, French rugby, and sustainable fashion will be pitching for commissions at this week’s Celtic Media Festival. Seven directors and independent production companies are competing at the international pitching forum for a £10,00 prize. They are hoping to follow in the footsteps of documentary series Tide, which has been one of the…
Read MoreGreat food and brilliant service at Kilmurry & Co
One of my simple pleasures in life is going to a restaurant, loving the food, and deciding there and then, that you have to go back. That’s the feeling I had when I visited Kilmurry & Co, located on Glasgow’s southside, in Shawlands. Located in the former Newlands Post Office building, this restaurant offers a…
Read MoreWorld-electronica trio Odia release debut album Prize Fighter
Prize Fighter is the progressive debut album from Celtic, World and electronica music trio Odia, set for release on Friday 3 June. The band’s members hail from Scotland, France and Malaysia, bringing together a rich tapestry of musical influences. Irvine drummer and Royal Conservatoire of Scotland tutor Stuart Spence formed the band with French violinist…
Read MoreRare Jacobite era dress on show at Blair Castle
A rare eighteenth century dress, worn during Scotland’s Jacobite times, takes centre stage at a new exhibition, Castle Couture, at Blair Castle which runs until the end of October. A stunning 260-year-old gown, made of hand painted ivory Chinese silk edged with gold thread brocade, ruffles and pleats, it lay undiscovered in an old trunk…
Read MoreFour new drams from the GlenAllachie Distillery
The GlenAllachie Distillery has launched a trio of expressions forming batch six of their UK-exclusive Single Cask Single Malt Scotch Whiskies. These will be released alongside a distillery-exclusive bottling for this year’s Spirit of Speyside Whisky Festival, which runs from 27 April to 2 May. The Aberlour-based distillery, headed up by industry veteran Billy Walker,…
Read MoreSporran rummage removed as highland games go digital
Visitors to this year’s Aboyne Highland Games will have more space in their sporrans as online ticket sales for the popular annual event have been introduced. Advanced ticket sales for this August’s event on Royal Deeside have been brought in in response to changing consumer buying behaviour and to improve efficiency at entry gates on…
Read MoreTaggart star and musicians join orchestra for Tales of the Tribe
The Scottish National Jazz Orchestra are preparing for their May concerts in Glasgow, Edinburgh and Aberdeen – and are being joined by Taggart star Blythe Duff. Top traditional musicians Phil Cunningham, Julie Fowlis, Megan Henderson, and Michael McGoldrick and star of TV’s Taggart police series Blythe Duff join the internationally acclaimed Scottish National Jazz Orchestra…
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