Posts Tagged ‘heritage’
Support for volunteers is a priority for the NTS
The National Trust for Scotland is celebrating after finding out it has retained its Investing in Volunteers accreditation. The conservation charity is sharing the news today, International Volunteers Day. Investing in Volunteers (IiV) is the national standard for volunteer management in the UK. The National Trust for Scotland has held the IiV accreditation since 2009…
Read MoreOnly 184 bottles of 40-year old whisky available
The Benromach Distillery Company Ltd is releasing an extremely rare and limited-edition Scotch malt whisky matured for 40 years in a single Refill Sherry Hogshead cask. Building on the popularity of previous vintage releases from the 1970s, 184 bottles of Benromach 1978, from cask number 2608, are available for worldwide sale. The single cask whisky…
Read MoreHolland Cooper marks its first year in Edinburgh
Luxury British brand Holland Cooper Edinburgh is celebrating its first birthday this week. A firm favourite with royalty and rockstars alike, Holland Cooper Edinburgh is headed up by franchisee Nadia Cunningham-Alexander, and the Multrees Walk store has enjoyed a successful first year of business. To celebrate the store’s birthday, the Holland Cooper team will be…
Read MoreVisitors donated £53,000 to the Jim Clark Trust
The Jim Clark Trust is delighted to announce that £53,000 was raised by donations from Goodwood Festival of Speed visitors over the four-day event weekend held this summer. The official charity of the Festival, the proceeds will help to celebrate the memory of one of the most successful and admired motor racing legends of all…
Read MoreIt will be a blue light for St Andrew’s night
New Lanark World Heritage is turning blue this week – and it’s not with the cold weather! is getting ready to feel blue – and St Andrew’s Day on November 30. Instead, the famous Mill Buildings and Falls of Clyde will be adorned by blue lighting, to celebrate Scotland’s national feast day. The stunning 230…
Read MoreDress for success at Famous Blacksmiths Shop
This Sunday marks an exciting day for Gretna Green, the original home of romance. 25 November 2018 will see a special handover ceremony, showcasing a new addition to the Famous Blacksmiths Shop Museum. They will celebrate the instalment of a glorious 21st century wedding dress, representing its generation alongside our current exhibition, one of which…
Read MoreHis sculptures have won acclaim the world over
Andrew Kay is a sculptor whose work has won international acclaim. Inspired by nature, his work can be seen throughout the world, and has a host of well-known clients who have purchased his distinctive work. From his studio set in the wild hills of his native county of Cumbria, Andrew creates sculpture that attracts widespread…
Read MoreNew Lanark will be all light on the night
New Lanark World Heritage is getting ready to feel blue – and St Andrew’s Day on November 30. The team are preparing to light up the iconic Mill Buildings and Falls of Clyde to turn them blue to celebrate Scotland’s national feast day. The stunning 230 year old New Lanark buildings will glow on a…
Read MoreDouble awards delight for William Grant & Sons
The 2018 International Wine & Spirits Competition (IWSC) have taken place. These awards are known for setting the international benchmark for quality and recognising excellence in wines and spirits worldwide. The competition follows a rigorous judging process with more than 400 global experts judging products over a seven month period. Now in its 49th year,…
Read MoreLine of Duty star is first at Tennent’s visitor centre
Line of Duty star Martin Compston was the first person to visit the new Tennent’s visitor centre in Glasgow, which opens to the public today. With his character Anti-Corruption Unit Detective Sergeant Steve Arnott often acclaimed for leading the investigative charge, Martin proved he too could be first to a story, as he became the…
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