Posts Tagged ‘Gaelic’
Scots distillery will recreate the era of Prohibition American with new Speakeasy
A Scots distillery firm is to celebrate the golden age of American whiskey by opening its own Speakeasy. The Spice & Rye will be a vibrant Speakeasy cocktail bar and will open from 20–24 March, in Fitzrovia, London. The creation of the spice-inspired, roaring 1920s-style temporary bar marks the release of Glenmorangie Spìos: the 9th…
Read MoreAmerican inspired latest Private Edition release from Glenmorangie
Glenmorangie’s first single malt whisky fully matured in American ex-rye whiskey casks will be the ninth release in the Highland Distillery’s acclaimed Private Edition series. Glenmorangie Spìos, the Private Edition for 2018, exhibits a sophistication and subtle spice inspired by American rye whiskey’s golden era. With its savoury and full-bodied character, Glenmorangie Spìos (Scots Gaelic…
Read MorePainting the town Ted with new mural in Edinburgh Irish bar
Cult 90s classic comedy Father Ted is being celebrated on the walls of a new pub in Edinburgh. Revellers are now able to ‘paint the town Ted’ following the opening of the new Irish bar, following a £1m-plus investment. A huge mural dedicated to Father Ted is taking centre stage at the new Malones pub.…
Read MoreThese are the Scottish wintersports you have to try this year
There’s snow-where better than Scotland for some winter sport inspiration. With the XXIII Winter Olympic and Paralympic Games currently underway, what better time is there to embrace the sub-zero temperatures and take part in some winter sports – even if it’s just for fun. Scotland is the perfect place to indulge in some snow sports,…
Read MoreRoyal patron officially confirmed for Scottish society’s 200th birthday
A Scottish society which marks its bicentenary in 2020 has been given Royal approval. The Royal Celtic Society has announced that HRH the Princess Royal is to be the Society’s Patron for its 200th anniversary year in 2020. Founded in 1820 by Sir Walter Scott and a group of prominent Highland gentlemen, the Society will…
Read MoreLifestyle of the Scots is brought to book
A new book on Scottish lifestyle is to be released next year. Scottish journalist and editor Gabriella Bennett’s lifestyle book The Book of Coorie will be published in September next year by Black & White Publishing, writes Olivia Dobson. Coorie (or còsagach in Gaelic) is the Scottish word to describe being snug or cosy. In…
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…
Read MoreDreaming of a Christmas hit with Gaelic school choir
A group of Scottish schoolchildren are hoping to have a Christmas hit on their hands. ’S e Nollaig a th’ ann! (It’s Christmas!) is the title of the new Gaelic Christmas song recorded by Làn Chomais, a rock band of pupils from Greenfaulds High School in Cumbernauld with the backing of almost 1000 young voices…
Read MorePerformers are honoured at Scots Trad Music Awards
The biggest and best names in Scots trad music were honoured at a glitzy award ceremony in Paisley on Saturday night. The MG ALBA Scots Trad Music Awards celebrated their 15th year in style. Broadcast live on BBC ALBA, BBC Radio Scotland and globally through the BBC ALBA website, the prestigious awards – organised by…
Read MoreScots brewer will be taking St Andrew’s Day celebrations to London
A Scottish boutique brewer is taking St Andrew’s Day to London. Harviestoun, founded in 1983 in Clackmannanshire, are best known for their unique range of cask ales, craft lagers and filtered bottled beers included Bitter & Twisted, Wild Hop IPA and Ola Dubh – Gaelic for ‘black oil’. This St Andrew’s Day, Harviestoun Brewery will…
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