Posts Tagged ‘highland’
The countdown to Cowal gathering is underway
The countdown has finally begun for this year’s Cowal Highland Gathering. With just four months to go until thousands of competitors and spectators descend on Dunoon, organisers have launched a new video showcasing the event’s fierce competition, music and entertainment. Due to take place from 23-25 August, preparation for the Cowal Highland Gathering is well…
Read MoreNew Scottish gin gets a capital launch
A new Scottish gin was launched earlier this month in the heart of the capital. Kinrara Distillery launched into Edinburgh with a gathering of friends at Kin Bar on Barony Street. Those invited got to meet Wee Alice, the Kinrara still named after the mother of the co-founders of Kinrara Distillery and sample the new…
Read MoreNew interactive whisky map of the UK is launched
To celebrate World Whisky Day this Saturday (19 May), Premier Inn has created the first ever interactive whisky map of the UK. For both connoisseurs and novices alike, the map marks every whisky distillery in the UK that you can visit, all offering tours and trips that detail the fascinating process behind some of the…
Read MoreTourism Oscar rewards five years of hard work
The team at a Scottish distillery are in high spirits after winning Best Visitor Attraction at the Scottish Thistle Awards – Scotland’s tourism Oscars. Perthshire-based Dewar’s Aberfeldy Distillery attracted 38,000 whisky fans through 2017/18, with more visitors than ever opting to enjoy an upgraded tour experience, such as the cask tasting tour. This was the…
Read MoreThe countdown continues for World Whisky Day
For whisky lovers around the planet, this Saturday’s World Whisky Day offers the perfect excuse to savour a dram of something with friends and family. Whether you’re looking for a delicate dram from the Highlands, a smoky, untamed spirit from Islay or a big, bold and full-bodied whisky from Texas, we have recommendations for a…
Read MoreHighland Show urges visitors use public transport
People planning on visiting this year’s Royal Highland Show are being urged to use public transport. During last year’s show – Scotland’s largest outdoor event – over 60,000 journeys were made to event on trams and buses over the four days, proving how effective and convenient the public transport options are. This year’s show will…
Read MoreScotch whisky at the centre of a worldwide celebration
A celebration of whisky from all over Earth is taking place at the Whisky Event. Organised by the Whisky World, this inaugural event will take place on 17 June at the JW Marriott Grosvenor House, 86-90 Park Lane, London, from 5-10pm. With an incredible line-up of over 150 different whiskies from around the globe, the…
Read MoreYoung Scots musician offered an incredible chance
A young Scots musician has the chance to have their work performed at a major festival this year. An organisation that promotes traditional arts across Scotland has teamed up with Thorntons Investments to provide a great opportunity for a young musician to compose new music to be performed at this year’s Blas Festival which celebrates…
Read MoreA host of national and international speakers to attend
Scotland’s leading creative industries festival, XpoNorth, have unveiled their next wave of figures and speakers confirmed to participate at the one-of-a-kind event. Taking place across 27 and 28 June in Inverness, XpoNorth 2018 will see a range of leading voices from across the national and international creative industries gather in the Highland capital to deliver…
Read MoreThousands got on their bikes at Loch Ness
More than 5000 cyclists descended on the Highlands at the weekend for Etape Loch Ness. The event returned to the Highlands on Sunday, attracting a record 5600 entrants. Official charity Macmillan Cancer Support has also shared in the success, on track to raise a total of £1 million from its five-year partnership with the event.…
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