Posts Tagged ‘haggis’
Burns Night preparations get underway in New York
Members of the American Scottish Foundation are being invited to celebrate Robert Burns with them. Based in New York, they are looking for members and friends to join them on Friday, 19 January, as they celebrate ‘the Bard’ in association with the University Club. The evening will begin with a reception and whisky tasting –…
Read MoreCelebrate St Andrew’s Day with haggis and Scottish films
Cinema screenings of popular Scottish films are being brought to the people this St Andrew’s, thanks to haggis maker Macsween. Macsween is extending its celebrations with a unique pop-up cinema at Glasgow’s SW3G on Saturday, December 2. In a celebration of all things Scottish, the Macsween family have compiled a list of their most-loved Scottish…
Read MoreBig Burns Supper unveils biggest programme ever
The Big Burns Supper, to take place in Dumfries from 19 to 28 January has unveiled its biggest programme ever, with 200 live events. The newly-announced performances add to a sterling line-up of names, including Bill Bailey, Donovan, Camille O’Sullivan, Badly Drawn Boy, We Banjo 3, Eddi Reader, Dougie Maclean and the Dumfries-made Le Haggis.…
Read MoreHonours for Scotland’s top outdoor and leisure businesses
The great and the good of the Scottish outdoor and leisure industry came together to be honoured in Glasgow at the weekend. On Sunday, October 29, the Scottish Outdoor and Leisure Awards took over the Glasgow Marriott for an evening. The Scottish Outdoor and Leisure Awards were created to showcase and reward outstanding contributions to…
Read MoreAutumn whisky festival will return in 2018
The Whisky Shop Dufftown Autumn Festival is returning in 2018. Next year’s event has been confirmed from September 27 until October 1, and is a great Speyside whisky festival with all the colours of autumn. The shop’s Michael Lord said: ‘Held annually on the last weekend of September, the festival gives visitors the opportunity to…
Read MoreBrewing up a storm at Innis & Gunn’s beer kitchen in Glasgow
PETER RANSCOMBE THE first time I interviewed Dougal Sharp was back in 2008 in a pretty non-descript rented office in the middle of Edinburgh. It was an exciting time for the master brewer – he had just led the management buyout of Innis & Gunn, the brand he cofounded in 2003 to make the beer…
Read MoreNow is your chance to design a haggis mountain gondola
Organisers of The Highland Haggis Festival, the family focused and fun celebration of Scotland’s iconic national dish, showcasing its amazing versatility, are seeking entries to design a ‘Highland Haggis Festival’ themed Gondola for Nevis Range Mountain Experience, home to the UK’s only Mountain Gondola. The winning design, a true celebration of the Haggis and The…
Read MoreSix ideas for Burns Night
Six ideas for Burns Night PETER RANSCOMBE THE tatties have been dug up, the neeps have been steeping for weeks and the haggis has been caught from the hillside. It can all mean only one thing – Burns Night is nearly upon us again. Time to take a look through the notebook from the past few…
Read MoreCelebrate Burn’s Night with Balblair
Dust off your tartan and toast the spirit of Scotland’s national bard with a dram of award-winning Balblair Highland Single Malt Scotch Whisky. In honour of the occasion, Balblair has selected three of its perfectly timed Vintages, which compliment every stage of the traditional Burns night supper. Specially selected by Distillery Manager, John MacDonald, each of the…
Read MoreCelebrate Burns’ Night 2017 with Aberlour A’Bunadh
Celebrate the birthday of Scotland’s most famous poet as he would have wanted you to, with a wee dram of exceptional single malt. On the 25 January raise a glass of Aberlour A’bunadh – the cult favourite expression from the world renowned Aberlour distillery. Robert Burns once said that ‘freedom and whisky gang thegither’, a…
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