Posts Tagged ‘Highlands’
Peated whisky release is the first of its kind for Glasgow
The Glasgow Distillery has today announced the launch of their highly anticipated 1770 Glasgow Single Malt Scotch Whisky, Peated Release No.1. 1770 Peated is a rich and smoky addition to the 1770 Single Malt family and the first of its kind from the city of Glasgow. The distillery’s inaugural smoky whisky will sit alongside the…
Read MoreBT plans to pull the plug on Highland phone boxes
Public opinion is being sought across the Highlands, after BT proposed to remove 110 public payphones from across the region. The Highland Council has today launched an online consultation. Regulation set out by Ofcom, the independent regulator, states that local authorities have the responsibility to co-ordinate consultations to gather views about proposed payphone removals. The…
Read MoreFive great places to spot the Painted Lady invasion
Nature lovers across the country are gearing up for a once-a-decade treat as summer draws to a close, with large clouds of Painted Lady butterflies fluttering through Scotland. The typical wet, Scottish summer has provided the perfect environment for the speckled, burnt-orange coloured creatures – it’s even anticipated the numbers could be higher this year…
Read MoreTourist tax considered for the Highlands
A ‘tourist tax’ on visitors to the Highlands is currently being considered. Highland Council today launched a consultation on a potential Highland Transient Visitor Levy. The council has not yet made a decision on whether to implement a Transient Visitor Levy (TVL), also known as a tourist tax. In December 2018 it committed to consulting…
Read More56-year-old blended whisky set to go on sale
The Last Drop Distillers have announced the launch of their oldest blended Scotch whisky they have bottled to date. The 56 Year Old blended Scotch whisky comprises over 60% single malts and is a truly remarkable example of balance, wearing its age with grace and dignity. Launching in September, this marks The Last Drop’s 16th…
Read MoreThe Scottish island where everyone smuggled whisky
Such was the scale of illicit whisky distilling in Arran during the late 18th and 19th centuries, it is suggested that every one of the island’s inhabitants was involved in smuggling the golden tipple at some point in their life. Yet, while Islay and the Highlands are associated with some of the best whiskies in…
Read MoreAn insightful guide to the secrets of Stirling
Stirling, while remaining a small settlement throughout the past, is not to be underestimated and holds huge significance in Scottish history. It has been associated with some of the most famous names in Scotland, including William Wallace and Mary Queen of Scots, with Stirling Castle housing almost every Scottish monarch. Secret Stirling gives a vivid…
Read MoreA life in the great outdoors at Ardvreck School
Most childhoods are looked back on fondly, with memories of endless exploration and curiosity. Children can spend hours playing around outside, letting their imagination run riot and get the better of them, and return in time for supper bruised, battered and covered in mud, but nonetheless happy. Ardvreck is a prep school in Crieff that…
Read MoreNorth Coast 500 is miles ahead in VisitScotland poll
The creation of the North Coast 500 has been named as one of the greatest moments for Scottish tourism in the last 50 years. The iconic touring route, which brings thousands of visitors to the North Highlands each year, took one of the top positions both nationally and regionally in a public poll created by…
Read MoreCharlie the Highland Cow models his brand new kilt
Charlie the Highland Cow is marking Coos-day Tuesday – in style! Charlie was joined by a baby coo from Tordarroch Fold to model the tartan of Scotland’s newest lifestyle brand, Loch Ness Collection. Available exclusively at An Talla, a new retail destination at Dochgarroch Lock near Inverness, Loch Ness Collection is the latest venture from…
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