Posts Tagged ‘arran’
More and more Scots are choosing a staycation
The Easter holidays are popular for family staycations in Scotland. Cottages & Castles, Scotland’s leading specialist holiday lettings agency, has witnessed an increase in family and group bookings this year. With the Easter holidays just around the corner you may be wondering if it’s too late to book that much longed for family getaway, but…
Read MoreA unique chance to buy your own cask of whisky
Whisky lovers always enjoy having a wee dram on tap. And the chance to have their own cask is still available, as the Isle of Arran Distillery is still offering the very first casks to be filled at new Lagg site for sale. The award-winning whisky producer Isle of Arran Distillers Ltd recently announced a…
Read MoreProperty with a connection to Robert the Bruce is offered for sale
A historical hotel reputed to be sited near where Robert the Bruce was inspired by a spider is on the market. Dunvalanree, a hotel on the stunning West Highland beach where Robert the Bruce landed while fleeing the English following an early setback, is being offered for sale. Located in the tiny Kintyre hamlet of…
Read MoreLegendary whisky area will celebrate with its first festival of gin
Campbeltown and the Kintyre area are legendary for their whisky, but now it’s set to host its first festival of gin. The inaugural Gintyre Festival will take place from 20-22 April as a collaboration between Campbeltown Town Hall, Explore Campbeltown and local gin producers, Beinn an Tuirc Distillers. A spokesman said: ‘Our aim is to…
Read More1989 cask of The Macallan sells for just under quarter of a million pounds
A cask of Scotch whisky was sold for almost quarter of a million pounds at auction last week. The barrel of Macallan 1989 went under the hammer for £242,000 when it was sold in Blackpool, after a four-hour battle. The sale was managed by Whisky-Online Auctions, and they believe the sale of Macallan 1989 was…
Read MoreChildren’s TV series inspires a new generation to want to visit Scotland
Children all over Britain are getting a look at the natural beauty of Scotland thanks to a new TV series. Would-be princesses and princes can follow in the footsteps of Gudrun, the Viking Princess’ footsteps, with a visit to Scotland with their families this half term and Easter. The CBeebies series, made by Glasgow-based indie…
Read MoreBook review: Whiskies Galore – A Tour of Scotland’s Island Distilleries
With nearly 30 years of experience in and around the whisky industry, Ian Buxton is well-placed when it comes to going on a tour of Scotland’s island distilleries. From Arran to Orkney, he brings together his expert knowledge with entertaining travelogues, to make for a read that should appeal to more than just the connoisseurs of…
Read MoreStunning scenery is ideal for retirement living in South Ayrshire
Retirement on the west coast of Scotland is a realistic option with Malin Court. Sitting next to Turnberry in South Ayrshire, Malin Court caters for those who, in their later years, look to retire and live independently in a caring environment, safe in the knowledge that they will have trained care and service for the…
Read MoreScotland’s favourite castles named in new online survey
Surprising new research reveals that almost half of Brits have never visited a Scottish castle. Based on an online survey of 2194 adults by YouGov Plc, it showed that almost half (49%) of the British people have never visited a Scottish Castle – and now VisitScotland is encouraging visitors to get castle-bagging. The research –…
Read MoreSome Fyne festive fare for foodies
For those looking for the perfect foodie gift nothing could be more fitting than a seafood hamper from Loch Fyne Oysters. Located near Cairndow, at the head of Loch Fyne on the West Coast of Scotland, Loch Fyne Oysters is renowned throughout the world for serving up the highest quality seafood regularly on the menu at…
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