Never judge a whisky by its label

By Reporter | August 17, 2017

Peter Ranscombe samples Loch Lomond distillery’s range of single malts at the Edinburgh International Festival. Trying something new is the best part of the Fringe. Going to see a show that you would never normally watch is half the fun of the world’s largest arts festival. And so it should be for Scotch too. I’ve…

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Ingliston Revival Festival announces interactive motorsport area

By Reporter | May 8, 2017

The Ingliston Revival Festival has partnered with Scottish Motor Sports and New College Lanarkshire to bring a dedicated interactive motor sport area to the bespoke family event. Taking place on the 13 & 14 May at The Royal Highland Centre in Edinburgh, the Festival is welcoming visitors to get hands on with interactive displays including…

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Rare beauty of Glenmorangie Pride 1974 inspires creation by musical prodigy

By Reporter | April 12, 2017

The most prestigious Highland single malt ever created by Glenmorangie has been revealed. Glenmorangie Pride 1974 is the Distillery’s oldest, rarest and deepest whisky – and the most prized expression yet, in the illustrious Glenmorangie Pride series.  The whisky’s beauty is so rare that it has inspired a musical composition reflecting its 41 years of…

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Calling all Scottish knitters – toy mice and blankets needed for playful cats!

By Reporter | April 5, 2017

Scottish cat lovers are being asked to help unwanted cats and kittens this spring by making fun mouse toys and cosy blankets as part of Cats Protection’s knitting bee. The UK’s largest cat charity will be launching its 2017 Scotland appeal for homemade knitted creations at the Spring Knitting & Stitching Show at the Royal Highland Centre in Edinburgh from 27-30 April. The charity will be…

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Mains of Taymouth

By Reporter | April 3, 2017

Mains of Taymouth Country Estate & Golf Course offers a range of 4 & 5 star award-winning luxury self-catering holiday properties, sleeping from 2 to 12 people. The company has an amazing portfolio of 43 properties with a mixture of cottages, family houses, villas and apartments in Kenmore, Highland Perthshire. Nestled on the edge of Loch and…

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The Scone Palace Antiques and Fine Art Fair

By Reporter | February 22, 2017

  The number one event in Scotland’s’ antiques fairs calendar, organised by Galloway Antiques Fairs, will be returning  for the 42nd time to the majestic setting of Scone Palace in Perth over the weekend of 10th – 12th March. This bi-annual event which is in its 22nd  year, remains the most established event in Scotland’s…

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Now is your chance to design a haggis mountain gondola

By Reporter | February 7, 2017

Organisers of The Highland Haggis Festival, the family focused and fun celebration of Scotland’s iconic national dish, showcasing its amazing versatility, are seeking entries to design a ‘Highland Haggis Festival’ themed Gondola for Nevis Range Mountain Experience, home to the UK’s only Mountain Gondola. The winning design, a true celebration of the Haggis and The…

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Charles Hamilton Ltd launch The Isles

By Reporter | January 30, 2017

Charles Hamilton Ltd has announced the addition of ‘The Isles’ edition to its regional malt and grain whisky range. The new Isles release extends the Speyside, Highland, Islay and Lowland regional spread. Each region is presented in its own distinctive colour scheme. The Isles version is distinguished by its striking ‘coral tinted’ cylindrical carton and…

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Celebrate Burn’s Night with Balblair

By Reporter | January 4, 2017

Dust off your tartan and toast the spirit of Scotland’s national bard with a dram of award-winning Balblair Highland Single Malt Scotch Whisky. In honour of the occasion, Balblair has selected three of its perfectly timed Vintages, which compliment every stage of the traditional Burns night supper.  Specially selected by Distillery Manager, John MacDonald, each of the…

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