Scotland could rival Danish concept of hygge with its còsagach

By Reporter | December 11, 2017

An old Scottish word which describes the feeling of being snug, sheltered or cosy has been identified by VisitScotland as a new trend for 2018. Scotland is world renowned for its hospitality, most recently being voted Most Welcoming Country by Rough Guides readers, and now the national tourism organisation is encouraging businesses to create environments…

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New whisky trail is dram fine festive idea

By Reporter | November 30, 2017

Glengoyne Highland single malt Scotch whisky has launched a new Glasgow festive whisky trail. The trail, which officially launches today, Friday, incorporates six leading bars and restaurants in Glasgow. Inspired by the festive season and running until 31 December, Glengoyne has created a bespoke serve for each of the participating venues. Customers are encouraged to…

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Inverness property market gets a welcome boost through social media

By Reporter | November 27, 2017

The Highlands and Islands property market is going strong – and been boosted further by social media. The Inverness-shire property market is in a good condition, according to figures compiled by Scotland’s leading independent property consultancy, Galbraith. For the quarter ending 30 September 2017, sales of properties handled by the firm’s Inverness office are up…

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The Carnegie Whisky Cellars shortlisted in Drinks Retailing Awards

By Reporter | November 20, 2017

The Carnegie Whisky Cellars based in Dornoch have been shortlisted as a finalist in  Drinks Retailing Awards 2018. Their  Newcomer of the Year shortlisting follows on from their award win for Off License of the Year at the Independent Retailer Awards earlier this year. Michael Hanratty, General Manager of The Carnegie Whisky Cellars said: ‘This…

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Put in the picture at Edinburgh’s Ages of Wonder

By Reporter | November 3, 2017

Scottish art is put in the focus at an impressive new exhibition currently being staged  om Edinburgh. Ages of Wonder: Scotland’s Art 1540 to Now, a major joint exhibition between National Galleries of Scotland and the Royal Scottish Academy and the largest display of the Academy’s collection in its entire history, in collaboration with the…

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VisitScotland launch world’s first Instagram travel agency – and a chance to win a holiday

By Reporter | October 19, 2017

The world’s first Instagram travel agency has been opened in London by VisitScotland. The #ScotSpirit Instagram Travel Agency lets visitors craft holidays to Scotland based entirely around other travellers’ Instagram pictures, combining social media with a high street experience. After launching on Wednesday, visitors can continue to visit until Saturday, October 21, and is free…

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Second Chance Summer yields first-rate wines

By Reporter | October 13, 2017

After starring in a BBC Two documentary series, Rob Seddon has launched his own company, exporting Italian wines to the UK and Ireland, as Peter Ranscombe find outs. I’LL confess that I’m not a big fan of reality TV, but one show had me hooked this spring. BBC Two’s Second Chance Summer followed the adventures…

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