Top tourism honour for famous Scottish castle

By Reporter | November 29, 2017

A iconic Scottish castle has been bestowed with an incredible accolade after being given Five Star castle status by VisitScotland. Eilean Donan Castle has welcomed over half a million visitors this year, and was given the honour by the national tourism organisation under its Quality Assurance scheme. Located at Dornie, by Kyle of Lochalsh, the…

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An architectural gem is given a new lease of life

By Reporter | November 29, 2017

Historical elegance meets luxury living in Edinburgh city centre apartments. As part of the city’s renowned Georgian New Town, 5 Melville Crescent, is a development with a rich history to match its enviable setting. This architectural gem in Edinburgh’s West End has been sensitively restored to offer discerning homebuyers a rare opportunity. The A-listed, terraced…

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Giant advent calendar offers lots of treats in Edinburgh

By Reporter | November 25, 2017

An advent calendar with a difference is coming to Edinburgh. Historic Environment Scotland’s John Sinclair House will be the first of a number of buildings across the capital celebrating the festive season by throwing open its doors for 24 Doors of Advent, as part of Edinburgh’s Christmas programme. John Sinclair House, which is home to…

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New Peatreekers whisky aims to shake up the establishment

By Reporter | November 24, 2017

A new whisky inspired by outlaws has been designed to challenge the £4bn whisky industry. Peatreekers is an innovative new whisky brand, which is set to challenge the traditional market by drawing on the spirit’s rebellious history, has been unveiled by an entrepreneurial young Scot. Peatreekers whisky, a secret blend of premium Islay malts, pays…

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A fantastic year for Scotland’s seabirds

By Reporter | November 19, 2017

The Outer Hebridean island Mingulay has had its best seabird season since 2000 according to new figures from the National Trust for Scotland. Scotland’s largest conservation charity has been monitoring seabird populations on Mingulay since it became responsible for the protection of the island. Summer 2017 has been a bumper year for razorbills and guillemots.…

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Plans to create unique ‘Made in Dumfries and Galloway’ brand revealed

By Reporter | November 18, 2017

A bid to create a Dumfries and Galloway brand is to be discussed next week. At Dumfries and Galloway Council’s Economy, Environment and Infrastructure Committee on Tuesday (November 21), members will hear a proposal from the council’s trading standards Team to develop a Made in Dumfries and Galloway brand which will help promote local businesses…

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Community can have their say on the future of moor

By Reporter | November 18, 2017

People are being urged to have their say on the future of a moor just outside Glasgow. The people of Milngavie are being asked to help shape the future of Barloch Moor. East Dunbartonshire Council has contracted Heritage Environmental Ltd to produce a five year management plan for the local nature conservation site located on…

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Return of historic Rosebank Distillery takes another step forward

By Reporter | November 16, 2017

Plans to resurrect Rosebank, one of Scotland’s most cherished distilleries, have taken another step forward, thanks to Ian Macleod Distillers. In its home town of Falkirk, on the banks of the Forth and Clyde Canal, Rosebank has been dubbed ‘the King of the Lowlands’ and the late whisky writer, Michael Jackson had no doubt that…

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Historic Antonine Wall project is going back to the future

By Reporter | November 15, 2017

Exciting plans are being developed to go back to the future with the world-famous Antonine Wall. A new £1.6m project aims to bring the Roman frontier to life with a variety of initiatives. Public meetings are being held in Bearsden next Tuesday (November 21) and in Twechar on December 2 to help build exciting plans…

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