Posts Tagged ‘heritage’
New bottlings are pushing the limits of alchemy
The BenRiach distillery has released Batch 15 of its cask bottling programme. This continues its journey pushing the boundaries of malt alchemy, as BenRiach holds some of the most experimental casks in Speyside, making it uniquely placed to offer a multi-faceted range of casks in both unpeated and Highland peated styles. Each year, master blender Rachel…
Read MoreThere’s plenty to sea at this new exhibition
A celebration of the seas is taking place with the opening of a new art exhibition at the Scottish Maritime Museum. This show marks Scotland’s coastline at work, life and play. The new exhibition, which is now on show at the Scottish Maritime Museum on the Harbourside in Irvine, is the first full showing for…
Read MoreEdinburgh aims to target younger tourists
A new campaign to bring more young people to the Scotland is now underway. Edinburgh’s first ever destination-led campaign aimed at young visitors hopes to reach 3.5 million people across Europe with the support of VisitScotland. #UncoverEdinburgh, led by Youth Travel Edinburgh and supported by the Edinburgh Tourism Action Group and Marketing Edinburgh, is a…
Read MoreA fantastic four medals for Scots distillery
The Tullibardine distillery has been awarded four medals at the 2018 International Spirits Challenge. This included a ‘silver’ accolade for its latest single malt release, The Murray Châteauneuf-du-Pape Finish. The Murray Châteauneuf-du-Pape is the most recent addition to the brand’s award-winning Marquess Collection and joins the collection’s two existing expressions which include the industry-renowned Murray…
Read MoreA limited release for new 12 year old single cask release
Only 383 bottles are being produced in Douglas Laing and Co’s Jura 12 Years Old Single Cask, as part of their Provenance Coastal Collection. This is the second in an artisanal Single Cask series of four bottlings, honouring Scotland’s whisky-producing islands. The Jura 12 Years Old Single Cask Single Malt has been matured in a…
Read MoreA large spacious home complete with helicopter hangar
An impressive modern home in South Lanarkshire is available for purchase. Glencotha, in Lanark, is presented for sale by Galbraith, and 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 advantage of the views.…
Read MoreFour star status for revamped New Lanark Mill Hotel
The newly renovated New Lanark Mill Hotel is celebrating its 20th birthday with a new 4 Star status awarded by Visit Scotland. Unlike any other hotel in Scotland, the New Lanark Mill Hotel was originally an 18th century cotton mill. After years of painstaking restoration work by New Lanark Trust, the hotel opened for business…
Read MoreMicro distillery all set to release its honey vodka
A family-run micro distillery in Aberdeenshire is celebrating one year in business with the launch of a new product. The Blackford Craft Distillery was founded by Neil and Katie Sime in 2017, producing premium, handcrafted spirits, inspired by the local landscape and Aberdeenshire’s prehistoric past. In their first 12 months, they have sold more than 3000…
Read MoreThousands enjoyed a fantastic spectacle in tartan
Over 4000 visitors headed to Blair Castle in Pitlochry for the Atholl Gathering weekend. A key date in the diary for locals and visitors alike, attendees were able to see The Atholl Highlanders’ Parade on Saturday, before enjoying the festivities at the Highland Games on Sunday. Europe’s last remaining private army, the Atholl Highlanders gathered…
Read MoreMaritime art exhibition prepares to open its doors
A new new national art collection is coming to the Scottish Maritime Museum later this week. Maritime Perspectives: Collecting Art of a Seafaring Nation will run at the Scottish Maritime Museum on the Harbourside in Irvine, North Ayrshire, from Friday, June 1, until Sunday, 21 October, featuring works by artists such as FCB Cadell, Ian…
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