Posts Tagged ‘Atlantic’
Search is on for descendants of R.34 airship’s crew
The National Museum of Flight will this weekend start to celebrate the centenary year of one of its East Fortune home’s most famous aerial adventures. It will commemorate the record-breaking 6,000-mile double-Atlantic crossing of the giant R.34 airship. The Museum is hoping that visitors will use the anniversary as a reason to visit and learn…
Read MoreEnjoy a pizza the action with Bross Bagels
I love pizza and I love bagels – never in my wildest dreams would I have thought to combine the two. That’s why I’m not in the food business – and I’m very glad that Larah Bross is. Bross Bagels – with three outlets in Edinburgh – recently launched their new pizza bagels, and I…
Read MoreWant to reel in your own stretch of river?
The Ardoe and Murtle beat on the world famous River Dee has been made available for sale. The Inverness office of Galbraith has launched the sale of this attractive beat. Purchased in 1990, this lower Dee beat extends to about 1.5 miles and has 11 named pools. It was successfully timeshared by Salar Management Services Ltd,…
Read MoreThe origins of the tweed sports jacket
Archie Hume of A Hume Country Clothing traces the origins of the modern sports jacket and the key role it plays in country life. The modern sports jacket is a wardrobe essential for the country gent. Every man should have at least one, if not several. I’d be ashamed to admit how many beautifully made…
Read MoreDiscover the hidden beaches of the Outer Hebrides
A journey through the Atlantic islands will take you to some of the most stunning beaches in the British Isles. From hauntingly beautiful hidden coves to stretches of strand that go on for miles, the white-sand and clear turquoise waters are truly a feast for the eyes Stroll along a deserted beach with the only noise being that…
Read MoreStack & Still is quite simply pancake heaven
There’s something to be said about pancakes. For years, they were regarded as something you either have after your lunch, or, perhaps, with afternoon tea. Now, pancakes are big business – and the UK’s largest urban pancake house, Stack & Still, has just opened in Glasgow. Don’t think the pancake is just something sweet that…
Read MoreExclusive new Bowmore release is just a click away
In today’s world of e-commerce, we’re used to shopping online and having our goods delivered within days – if not hours. A Scotch whisky is now working in partnership with shopping giant Amazon, by offered limited stocks of an exclusive whisky. Bowmore Islay Single Malt Scotch Whisky has announced the release of Bowmore 19yo, a…
Read MoreKeep your eyes on the skies for a flying boot
Is it a bird? Is it a plane? No it’s… a giant flying Wellington boot! This month, the Original Wellington Boot, Hunter’s icon, is being celebrated in the form of a giant hot air balloon: the world’s first ever flying Wellington boot. The Original Flying Boot will tour the globe appearing at festivals, sporting events,…
Read MoreA taste of Spain married up with delicious beers
An award-winning Glasgow restaurant is to host a Gastronmic Galician beer pairing night. The Spanish Butcher, Glasgow’s award-winning restaurant located in Merchant City, is set to host the event next Wednesday, 18 July. Curated by the Spanish Butcher’s head chef Dion Scott in partnership with Estrella Galicia, the evening, named Little Galicia, will celebrate the…
Read MoreMark is a man on a mission – to save salmon
The Atlantic Salmon Trust’s new chief executive is on a mission to find out why its numbers are falling. Mark Bilsby has been named as the new chief executive officer (CEO) of the trust, replacing Sarah Bayley Slater who leaves the post after two and a half years. With more than 20 years’ experience as…
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