Double success in London for Scottish gin distillery

A Scots distillery is celebrating after winning two awards at the London Spirits Competition. Isle of Skye Distillers’ Misty Isle Gin won a coveted Gold award, while the distillery’s Tommy’s Gin took home a Silver award. The London Spirits Competition looks to recognise, reward and help promote spirit brands that identify with, and target specific…

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Celebrate our national drink as part of pub chain’s whisky showcase

Nearly 80 pubs are hosting their second annual National Whisky Showcase. Running until 25 February, across Nicholsons’ 77 pubs nationwide, a whole host of unmissable events are planned, including whisky brand ambassador talks, tastings, exclusive offers and competitions. Lovers of a wee dram are being encouraged to explore the world of whisky and find new…

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Wartime whisky bottling impresses with its clever design

Gordon & MacPhail is celebrating winning gold in the Scotch whisky category of The Spirits Design Masters 2017, one of the most respected and high profile trade competitions in the industry. The design was conceived for the company’s exceptionally rare wartime single cask bottling which was released as part of the company’s Private Collection range.…

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Red Hot Chilli Pipers to headline Stirling light switch on

Stirling is ready to bring some festive glitz to the city as it gets ready for its winter festival. This year’s event is bigger and better than ever before, bringing festive sparkle to residents and increasing visitors to Stirling throughout November and December. Working in collaboration with partners throughout the city, the campaign will showcase…

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Talented young designer set to be honoured with new award

The first winner of Knockando Woolmill’s inaugural New Woven Textile Designer Award is to be revealed next week. The successful contender will be announced at Scotland Re:Designed’s annual Runway & Awards Presentation at #SRDGLA17 on Thursday, November 9, which this year sees itself collaborate with the Edinburgh International Fashion Festival for the first time. The…

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Art exhibition featuring over 400 works set to open in Ayr

One of Scotland’s most prolific charity art exhibitions with almost 400 artworks on sale starts next week. For its 24th year running, the Ayrshire Art Exhibition and Sale launches on October 22 for four weeks, exhibiting the works of both top professionals and talented amateurs on sale in aid of Save the Children. The event,…

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Businesses called to attend Lochaber tourism event

Businesses throughout Lochaber are being invited to attend a special tourism day. Lochaber Chamber of Commerce is inviting tourism-related businesses throughout the area – the outdoor capital of the UK – and further afield, to attend Tourism Day. The event is being held in partnership with Caledonian MacBrayne Ferries, at the Moorings Hotel, Banavie, on…

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Brown-Foreman appoint new whisky maker for Scotch portfolio

Brown-Forman has announced the appointment of Rachel Barrie as whisky maker for its Scotch whisky portfolio which includes the BenRiach, The GlenDronach and Glenglassaugh distilleries, effective 1 March. She will succeed Billy Walker who helped grow The BenRiach Distillery Company into one which is recognized throughout the industry for innovative and exceptional quality single malt Scotch…

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