Posts Tagged ‘highland’
Long-awaited new album from piper John Mulhearn
Simply entitled Pipes, this is the first full album that renowned piper and tutor John Mulhearn has released for nine years. Recorded at St Mary’s Place in Appin, chosen for its acoustic, capable of reflecting the singular voice of the great highland bagpipes, John brings together his undoubted performance skills along with a creative spirit…
Read MoreTwo new limited edition malts from Cù Bòcan
Cù Bòcan has added two more limited edition single malts to the range with the launch of 2003 and 1990 vintage releases. Tomatin’s 2003 vintage limited edition Cù Bòcan (aged 15 years old) has been bottled at a strength of 46% and sits alongside the standard edition. It has been matured in peated Islay ex-Sherry…
Read MoreWhat a grand way to mark museum’s 125th birthday
A Scottish museum is marking its 125th anniversary with the opening of a commemorative exhibition. Aberdeenshire Council’s Arbuthnot Museum in Peterhead is 125 years old on 12 October, and will host a celebratory event, Happy Anniversary, Arbuthnot Museum. The exhibition runs until 12 January 2019 and celebrates the past and the present as well as…
Read MoreCharity glitter angel to help children
A Scots family firm has created a Glitter Angel to raise funds for a leading children’s charity. Bridge of Allan-based giftware company Angels’ Share Glass made the bespoke angel for NSPCC Scotland to promote their Christmas Star appeal. The Angel’s design features a star, is filled with glitter and comes with an oak stave stand…
Read MoreLooking to honour Scotland’s newest businesses
Each year, there are many new businesses establishing themselves in Scotland. The Scottish Rural Awards aims to recognise these new firms, their dedication and successes, through the Business Start Up category. It seeks to identify innovation, application and inspiration from all new businesses which have been trading for less than 24 months prior to 20…
Read MoreShellfish warning in the north of Scotland
Shellfish lovers and business are being warned not to collect shellfish in coastal waters in the north of Scotland. Algal toxins affecting shellfish have been found in North West Sutherland, at Loch Eriboll and Kyle of Durness. The Highland Council’s environmental health team has identified raised levels of naturally occurring algal toxins following routine monitoring.…
Read MoreTales from the Rosebank as distillery returns
A Scots distillery which was mothballed for a quarter of a century is closer to its return as work continues to restore the Rosebank Distillery in Falkirk. For over 150 years Rosebank produced malt whisky by the banks of the Forth & Clyde canal. But it looked like end end when the lowland distillery closed…
Read MoreA beautiful estate hidden in perfect isolation
Culfoichbeg House is an outstanding country property in a completely secluded setting amongst magnificent Highland scenery, in the heart of the renowned Tulchan Estate in Moray. The world famous 22,000-acre Tulchan estate was sold last year and Culfoichbeg House was the previous owner’s favourite and private residence. The property is in an idyllic setting with…
Read MoreWhisky firm launches two new expressions
Independent family distiller, William Grant & Sons, announces the launch of a new 10 year old single malt Scotch whisky, Aerstone. The brand focusses on the impact of maturation and malting on flavour and is available in two expressions – Sea Cask 10 Year Old and Land Cask 10 Year Old. This new range aims…
Read MoreAthletes crossed Scotland from Coast to Coast
Nearly 2000 athletes travels from coast to coast in Scotland at the weekend. They were taking part in Coast to Coast, Rat Race Adventure Sports’ hugely popular 105 miles multisport adventure challenge, staged in the Highlands of Scotland on Saturday 8 and Sunday 9 September. They participated in the 105 mile run, bike and kayak…
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