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Isle of Arran add their oldest malt to the range
The Isle of Arran Distillers have released their first 21-year-old malt as part of the core range of Arran Malts. It’s part of a finite batch of only 9000 bottles worldwide. The expression is the latest, and oldest, addition to the range, which already comprises of the renowned 10-year-old, 14-year-old and 18-year-old Arran Malts. In-keeping…
Read MoreArdlamont House offers two centuries of class
Ardlamont House is a handsome detached Georgian house near Tighnabruaich, in Argyll and Bute. Protected by a category B listing, it is presented for sale by Robb Residential. The property dates from approximately 1820 and is laid out over two storeys with a garden level. Following the destruction of Toward Castle in the 17th century,…
Read MoreHonours for top Scottish visitor attractions
Excellence in the Scottish visitor attractions sector has been rewarded this week. The 2018 ASVA (Association of Scottish Visitor Attractions) awards were presented at ASVA’s Going Back to the Future conference at the Doubletree by Hilton Westerwood Hotel in Cumbernauld yesterday (Thursday). The ASVA has over 450 member visitor attractions, and its member sites attract…
Read MoreDetached Georgian listed building has a touch of class
Ardlamont House is a handsome detached Georgian house near Tighnabruaich, in Argyll and Bute. Protected by a category B listing, it is presented for sale by Robb Residential. The property dates from approximately 1820 and is laid out over two storeys with a garden level. Following the destruction of Toward Castle in the 17th century,…
Read MoreNew Isle of Arran whisky bottling is a limited edition
An exclusive whisky bottling from Isle of Arran Distillers Ltd in collaboration with Royal Mile Whiskies and Edinburgh bar Nauticus is being launched today. The expression from the island distillers, which has been fully matured in Tuscan wine casks, is a limited edition with just 900 bottles being made available from 31 October. This is…
Read MoreOur 2018 Whisky Challenge winners are revealed
Scottish Field has announced the winners of our Whisky Challenge 2018. Held at the Ghillie Dhu in Edinburgh today, the awards were the culmination of another 12 months of Scottish Field’s enduring commitment to the whisky industry. The winners are – Under £50: gold, The GlenDronach Original Aged 12 Years, Brown – Forman; silver, Benromach…
Read MoreRabbie Burns and Halloween collide this weekend
Scotland’s love of Halloween and Robert Burns are being brought together this weekend for a festival of scares. TamFest is an annual celebration of scares and the Bard, held in Ayr, and is now in its fourth year. It’s a free event in Ayr town centre, celebrating Robert Burns’ ghostly tale with some events on…
Read MoreRobert the Bruce spider site hotel 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 MoreBeautiful mansion with parkland and a boathouse
Ardlamont House is a handsome detached Georgian house near Tighnabruaich, in Argyll and Bute. Protected by a category B listing, it is presented for sale by Robb Residential. The property dates from approximately 1820 and is laid out over two storeys with a garden level. Following the destruction of Toward Castle in the 17th century,…
Read MoreNew distillery is a step closer as stills arrive
The completion of the new distillery on the Isle of Arran has moved a step closer. Isle of Arran Distillers Ltd have welcomed the arrival of their new custom-made copper pot stills to the island, for the Lagg Distillery. Following their departure from Rothes on the east coast of the country, the stills made the…
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