LATEST POSTS

New RSNO recruits Paul Philbert and Luis Eisen

Tuned in for new appointments at the Royal Scottish National Orchestra

The Royal Scottish National Orchestra has made two major appointments. The orchestra has appointed Paul Philbert as its new principal timpani and Luis Eisen as...
Childhood

Book review: A Shetland Childhood

Growing up in the 1950s seems a long time ago - and growing up in 1950s Shetland was another world entirely. Catherine Emslie presents a...
The property market in Burns Country is alive and kicking

Scotland gets ready for a week of celebrating Robert Burns

Robert Burns Night is not far away, and a host of events are taking place over the coming week to mark the occasion. Celebrated annually...
Scott Hutchinson from Scots folk band Frightened Rabbit will perform

Creative event will tie together Scottish and Malawian culture

Lake of Stars celebrate their fifteenth anniversary this year with festivals and events taking place in Malawi, London, and Glasgow. Lake of Stars Glasgow is...
Plaster-cast-of-the-skull-of-Robert-Burns

Historical Burns artefacts can be uncovered in city museums

Fascinating items related to Robert Burns are being put on show by Museums and Galleries Edinburgh. A plaster cast of Rabbie’s skull, a lock of...
Flora and Archie Scott from Edinburgh help launch Edinburgh Zoo's city-wide treasure hunt for mysterious red envelopes

Edinburgh Zoo is just the ticket with fantastic treasure hunt

Edinburgh Zoo has launched a city-wide treasure hunt. Prizes include tickets to The Giant Lanterns of China and other exclusive prizes hidden across Edinburgh. The...

WHISKY

ALL YOU NEED TO KNOW ABOUT
SCOTLAND'S NATIONAL DRINK

Large-Stewart Barley pic

A dram with Stewart Walker, Fettercairn Distillery: ‘All whiskies have a home, there’s a whisky for everyone’

Steeped in a rich history and aged finely like the golden spirit it distils, Fettercairn Distillery has seen a lot of change through the years....
Michael Henry, Master Blender at Loch Lomond Group

Loch Lomond Group’s Master Blender awarded prestigious Keeper of the Quaich

Loch Lomond Group’s Master Blender, Michael Henry, has been awarded a prestigious Keeper of the Quaich. Michael has led the whisky blending team at the...
Rosebank_33 Year Old_1990 Single Cask_Travel Retail_Lifestyle_Outside 2_2024

Rosebank Distillery introduces rare cask from 1990 for global travellers

Rosebank Distillery has introduced an extremely rare single cask from 1990 for global travellers.  Rich and fruity, the 33-year-old is the perfect expression of the...
image001

Scottish star Ewan McGregor gifted cask of Lagg Single Malt

Lagg Distillery on The Isle of Arran have gifted renowned Scottish actor Ewan McGregor his very own cask of Lagg Single Malt. The team at...
Billy Somerville, Senior Restaurant Manager at Amber Restaurant

Review: Scotch Whisky Experience, Edinburgh

The Scotch Whisky Experience sits in a prominent spot on the Royal Mile, a landmark in itself inviting tourists to discover the world of whisky...
Image28

Former walled garden with links to Robert Burns and Winston Churchill to be brought back to life as distillery

A former walled garden within an historic estate with links to Robert Burns and Winston Churchill could soon be brought back to life as a...

Author