Posts Tagged ‘heritage’
The Macallan goes to the dark side with M Black
A new dram which has been crafted to reflect the diverse history of The Macallan single malt and house a subtly smoky flavour. M Black is the latest and most complex release in The Macallan Decanter Series. It celebrates the mastery, creativity and character that defines the very heart of The Macallan’s single malt. An…
Read MoreOrkney Distillery and visitor centre now ready to open
The Orkney Distillery and visitor centre will officially open in Kirkwall this week, creating a major new tourist attraction for the islands. Two years in the planning, the new facility – which has created six local jobs – represents the realisation of the owners’ dream. Sited on Kirkwall’s historic harbour front, the two-storey distillery and…
Read MoreTake a look at The Crescent at Donaldson’s
Since the days of the Roman Empire – through to the Georgian architectural gems of Bath and Edinburgh – the crescent has symbolised a place of great import as well as offering the height of luxury metropolitan living. Now a selection of innovative and exquisite apartments, duplexes and penthouses, set within the Scottish capital’s UNESCO…
Read MoreWhen whisky and fashion collide for an exciting blend
A Speyside distillery renowned for its experimental approach has teamed up with a Scottish menswear designer. The partnership which will celebrate the creative approaches to whisky distilling and clothing design. To mark the collaboration, Kestin Hare’s 2019 Spring Collection will feature five different garments inspired by the whisky, landscape and architecture of the BenRiach distillery…
Read MoreWalking festival will return this autumn for another outing
The popular Scottish Borders Walking Festival is returning later this year for its 24th outing. Hawick is hosting this year’s week-long event, with a total of 26 walks being held in and around the Teviotdale town from Sunday 2 to Saturday 8 September, with eight already sold out. However, a number of interesting walks focussing…
Read MoreThe Engine Shed celebrates first year of success
Scotland’s conservation centre The Engine Shed has celebrated a year of successful operations. Celebrating Scotland’s built heritage, The Engine Shed welcomed 15,000 visitors in its first year and has won a number of awards. The conservation hub engaged more than 2,700 school pupils, offered 288 free space hire bookings to stakeholders and developed international partnerships…
Read MoreA spacious home complete with helicopter hangar
A modern spacious home in central Scotland is currently on the market. Glencotha, near Lanark, South Lanarkshire, is presented for sale by Galbraith. Glencotha was built in 2002 of a timber frame and rendered blocked work under a slate roof. It is particularly well designed with spacious public areas and reception rooms which take full…
Read MoreArchitectural award hat-trick for the Engine Shed
A Scottish building has scooped three top industry awards in its first year of opening. The Engine Shed in Stirling has been awarded three prestigious accolades. As well as being named one of the best new buildings in Scotland at the Royal Incorporation of Architects in Scotland (RIAS) 2018, The Engine Shed was awarded Best…
Read MoreAlbum is like a ceilidh in your living room
This could be one of my shortest reviews yet. I love this album. That’s it! OK, I’d better say a bit more. Osgarra, meaning audible, distinct or even emphatic, is an accurate description of this mighty debut by a band whose West Coast musical heritage is showcased by refreshing the traditional with stylish contemporary musicianship. The recorded words…
Read MoreEstablished Scots firm opens its first showrooms
A Scottish firm, one of the oldest established paint makers in the UK, has opened its first paint showrooms in Edinburgh and London. Craig & Rose has opened inthe Scottish capital at 13 Deanhaugh Street in Stockbridge, and at 161 Chiswick High Road in London. The new Edinburgh showroom is less than two miles from…
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