Posts Tagged ‘heritage’
The winter solstice marked with special film
Historic Environment Scotland marked this year’s Winter Solstice with a special film. They showcased a new online film exploring the connection between the globally renowned Maeshowe Neolithic chambered tomb on Orkney and the annual celebration which traditionally marks the onset of winter and the year’s shortest day. Presented by HES Orkney Ranger, Sandra Miller, and featuring a range of experts and local people inspired by the Solstice and…
Read MoreDewar’s marks a double wedding celebration
Dewar’s premium highball soda has launched its first television commercial in India featuring a double wedding, bringing together the brand’s Scottish heritage with the traditions of India. The Dewar’s ad innovatively captures the Highball soda double filtration process by showcasing the coming together of two distinct celebrations in a vibrant wedding. Conceptualised by BBDO, the…
Read MoreArt and plastic pollution in new marine exhibition
The Scottish Maritime Museum is concluding a successful exhibitions season with an imaginative student exhibition. It combines two of the museum’s key themes of the year – the endangered craft of scientific glassblowing and the plastic pollution of our oceans. Clear Creations: Maritime Inspired Glass Art by City of Glasgow College glass art students is…
Read MoreDouble celebration for Scottish Whisky Distillery of the Year
For a second time this year, Campbeltown-based Glen Scotia has been recognised for its whisky-making abilities after scooping another prestigious award. The distiller has been named the Scottish Whisky Distillery of the Year at the Scottish Whisky Awards, an accolade it receives just seven months after being crowned as the ‘Best in Show’ at this…
Read MoreAn insight into Scotland’s lost love of pewter
Pewter was in everyday use in most households, churches and places of commerce in Europe for hundreds of years. But it fell out of favour in the eighteenth and nineteenth centuries as new materials and manufacturing methods became available. The pewter wares of Scotland have for a long time interested collectors, who have been attracted…
Read MoreGlenfiddich Goodwood will support a great cause
Glenfiddich is collaborating with England’s greatest sporting estate, Goodwood, to create an exclusive drawing of just three bottles from an extraordinary 1979 cask. Glenfiddich Goodwood, a celebration of Goodwood and Glenfiddich’s historic connection, sees each decanter paired with a VIP experience at a renowned Goodwood motorsport event: Goodwood Members’ Meeting, the Festival of Speed and…
Read MoreAston Martin and Bowmore work to create new whisky
Bowmore Islay Single Malt Scotch Whisky has collaborated with Aston Martin to create a special whisky. The pair say they share a commitment to heritage, craftsmanship and innovation, to unite the worlds of whisky making and automotive design with the creation of Bowmore Masters’ Selection. Bowmore Master Whisky Blender Ron Welsh and Aston Martin executive…
Read MoreLet ARRAN Sense of Scotland Take Care of Your New Year’s Resolutions
As one year draws to a close and another begins, now is the time to set intentions and make promises to improve certain areas of our lives. Whether it’s vowing to be kinder to the environment or show yourself a little self-care, ARRAN Sense of Scotland formerly ARRAN Aromatics) is on hand to help you set resolutions to stick as we head…
Read MorePrince Edward marks Dewar’s 175th anniversary
A Scots distillery was given royal approval when it received a special visitor. HRH Prince Edward, the Earl of Wessex and Forfar, visited Bacardi-owned Dewar’s Aberfeldy Distillery in Perthshire, where he met members of the team behind Aberfeldy Single Malt Scotch whisky and Dewar’s Blended Scotch whisky – holder of a Royal Warrant since 1893.…
Read MoreLuxury jewellers Laings establish board of directors
Family-run jewellers Laings has announced the appointment of a nine-strong board of directors. With ambitious plans to strengthen its presence across the UK, Laings has made the decision to establish a formal board of directors, responsible for the running of the 181-year-old organisation. Joining CEO Joe Walsh, the board will help the company to build…
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