Posts Tagged ‘Highlands’
A history of Scotland is brought to book
Scotland: A history from the earliest times from popular historian Alistair Moffat presents the story of Scotland from the Ice Age right through to today. Moffat vividly brings the story of this extraordinary nation to life, from the dawn of prehistory right up to the momentous events of the 2014 independence referendum and subsequent general…
Read MoreThe legend of the Selkie inspires a new dram
The second whisky in Cask 88’s award-winning Scottish Folklore Series of single cask bottlings is now available. Edinburgh-based whisky broker and independent bottler Cask 88 were inspired by legends of Scottish folklore to be a 22 Year Old Arran 1997 Single Malt represented by the capricious Selkie. Long feared by fishermen and island dwellers, Selkies…
Read MoreThis whisky celebration is a labour of love
The Scotch Whisky Treasures is a beautifully produced history of whisky distillation. Written by Scotsman Tom Bruce-Gardyn, who considers it a blessing to have grown up with Scotch whisky, he guides you through our most celebrated whisky regions, from Speyside to the Highlands and Western Isles. Award-winning drinks journalist and author Bruce-Gardyne’s passion for the…
Read MoreAn outstanding lifestyle property for sale
A most spectacular and contemporary country property in a beautiful rural setting has been brought to the open market. Presented for sale by Galbraith, Ach An Darach is a stunning property located in the crofting township of Teavarran near Inverness in the Scottish Highlands. The house sits in decrofted grounds of approximately 0.29 hectares (0.74…
Read MoreA tour of Scotland and exploring Broken Britain
Kellan MacInnes’ first novel, The Making of Mickey Bell, employs an unusual style of writing that launches a refreshing new literary talent into the Scottish fiction firmament. Jumping from the voice of the narrator to Mickey’s inner monologue, MacInnes leads us away from the rough Glasgow streets to a different kind of rough in the…
Read MoreTravelling across Scotland is the wheel deal
Alan Brown’s love of biking leads him on a solo adventure from one side of the Scottish Highlands to another in Overlander: Bikepacking Coast to Coast across the Heart of the Highlands. That makes this the perfect read for cycling and adventure lovers. Focusing on the benefits of cycling to his physical and mental health,…
Read MoreA history of the estates in the Lochaber area
This study of Lochaber, Clanship to Capitalism, is conducted by Richard Sidgwick who has had a lifelong connection with land management in the area. The knowledge he has gleaned from this has undoubtedly aided him in creating this fascinating history of the Western Highlands, complete with previously unseen illustrations and maps. The limited edition is…
Read MoreJohnnie Walker plans for Cardhu and Clynelish
Plans to transform the visitor experiences at Cardhu and Clynelish distilleries have been formally submitted as part of a major Johnnie Walker Scotch whisky investment programme. The detailed planning applications have been completed for both distilleries following community consultation events and have been filed with the relevant local authorities – Moray Council for Cardhu and…
Read More300 Dutch to run, bike and kayak across Scotland
Holland is famous for its flat territory – and 300 of them are in for a shock in Scotland this weekend. This Saturday and Sunday, Rat Race Adventure Sports will stage the Healthy Fest Coast to Coast, a specially commissioned 105 mile adventure challenge in the Highlands of Scotland for the Dutch athletes. The event…
Read MoreWhiskies that have been waiting 50 years to be tasted
Two single cask Glenrothes whiskies from 1969 have been revealed by exclusive spirits bottlers Last Drop Distillers. They have launched of their newest release, the 1969 Glenrothes Single Malt Scotch Whisky. The second in an exclusive trilogy, following the 1968 Single Malt Scotch Whisky, this single malt Scotch will mark The Last Drop’s 15th release…
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