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‘Airbnb for gardens’ expands after funding
A SERVICE described as "Airbnb for gardens" is poised to expand after securing a £250,000 investment. Conor Gallagher, an architect who trained at Glasgow School...

Queen’s birthday honours for Rankin and curlers
THE Queen's birthday honours list includes a knighthoods for author Ian Rankin and shortbread maker James Walker, as well as awards for our Olympic-winning women's...

Forth Valley cafés launch reusable cup scheme
FIVE cafés in the Forth Valley have teamed up to launch a reusable cup scheme to cut down on waste. Forth Valley Food & Drink...

The Tartan Blanket Co opens its first shop
ONLINE retailer The Tartan Blanket Co is preparing to open its first shop. The store - on Great Junction Street in Leith - is due...
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Gin Bothy unveils plans for a whisky distillery on a historic smuggling route
Scottish producer Gin Bothy has unveiled plans for a whisky distillery on a historic smuggling route. The distillery in Glen Prosen, Angus, sits on land...

Scotch Malt Whisky Society releases two new Taiwanese whiskies
The Scotch Malt Whisky Society (SMWS) has released two new Taiwanese whiskies. The whisky club is shining a spotlight on the five-year-old single malt Taiwanese...

A Dram With Graham Omand, Lagg Distillery: ‘Welcoming Ewan McGregor and gifting him his very own cask was some achievement’
From welcoming Ewan McGregor to the distillery to gift him his own cask and celebrating five years in business, it's been a busy year for...

The Glen Grant releases its rarest ever whisky – a 65 Year Old with a £39,000 price tag
When James ‘The Major’ Grant inherited Speyside distillery the Glen Grant in 1872, he brought his affinity of plants, flowers and the natural world with...