Posts Tagged ‘gin’
Ten of the best hotels for golfers in Scotland
Scotland has many fine assets for visitors looking for an escape in spectacular surroundings, and one of its chief qualities are the exquisite golf courses it has to offer. Famed for their championship statuses as well as their beauty, many of these golf courses sit within easy reach of some of Scotland’s finest hotels. Here,…
Read MoreSpirits firm move gin production to Isle of Colonsay
Wild Thyme Spirits is moving gin production to its base on the beautiful Inner Hebridean island of Colonsay this month. The first ‘island batch’ of Colonsay Gin set to run from the still by the end of May. Founders of Wild Thyme Spirits, husband and wife team, Fin and Eileen Geekie relocated from Oxfordshire to…
Read MoreDouble 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…
Read MoreScotland gets ready for a visit from Sexy Fish
One of the most talked about bars in the UK is coming to Scotland – for one night only. Sexy Fish will be taking over The Devil’s Advocate, at 9 Advocates Close in Edinburgh, from 6pm to midnight on Tuesday, 10 April, for what should be a fitting farewell to Tales on Tour 2018. Offering…
Read MoreThe Far East’s demand for Scottish drinks is growing
Scotland’s leading exporter of craft beer and spirits is celebrating after signing several deals with Japanese importers while dramatically growing the number of produces with whom it collaborates. Chris Miller, director of JW Filshill International, said the number of distillers it was working with had doubled as it continued to generate new business overseas, particularly…
Read MoreStep into spring with the new Walker Slater collection
A prestigious Scottish hotel is to host a luxurious fashion show in the stunning surrounds of the world-famous Peacock Alley. Waldorf Astoria Edinburgh – The Caledonian has partnered up with tweed-tailor specialists, Walker Slater and top jeweller, Laings, for the event. An exclusive global showcase of Walker Slater’s spring/summer collection, accessorised with sparkling jewellery from…
Read MoreDragons Den hopeful plans big estate changes
An Aberdeenshire businessman who turned down an £80,000 investment from BBC2’s Dragon’s Den is planning to bring 14 residential plots to the market on the beautiful Elrick estate. Working with Savills, the plots form part of the House of Elrick estate, owned by Stuart Ingram, and is where he operates an onsite distillery. They sit…
Read MoreScotland’s finest food and drink producers are honoured
A host of Scottish food and drink businesses are celebrating wins at The 2018 Scottish Rural Awards last night (Thursday 22 March). The Artisan Food and Artisan Drink categories were highly competitive with finalists from across the country competing for a place on the podium. Taking top spot in the Artisan Food category was Perthshire…
Read MoreScottish venues trying to be rugby pub of the year
Two Scottish pubs hope to be Britain’s top rugby pub. The Athletic Arms in Edinburgh and the Buccleuch Arms Hotel, Moffat, have beaten off competition from dozens of other clubs and bars across the UK to be shortlisted as one of Britain’s best rugby pubs. The venues are two of five from all over the…
Read MoreScottish gin brand will be heading all over the UK
A Scottish gin is to benefit from a new distribution deal that will see it expand all over the UK. Glasgow Gin, part of Gleann Mor Spirits’ geographical range of gins, has this week joined the extensive portfolio of Inverarity Morton. As Scotland’s leading privately-owned drinks distributor, Inverarity Morton will distribute Glasgow Gin throughout Britain.…
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