Jousting from days of old when knights were bold

Entertainment from the past will be brought to life in Scotland later this month. The inaugural Rannoch Jousting Event will take place on 30 June and 1 July on the moor fields in Kinloch Rannoch, and will re-enact as accurately as possible historical events which took place before the reign of the Bruce and depicts…

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Enjoy the best of Scots food – from land and sea

The Crail Food Festival chefs’ theatre is gearing up to celebrate the very best of surf’n’turf this weekend. On 9 and 10 June, with support from Quality May Scotland (QMS), Scotch Beef, Scotch Lamb and Specially Selected Pork are set to take centre stage, along with delicious seafood, at the event. Now in its eighth…

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New £140million Macallan distillery and visitor centre open

The Macallan launched its new distillery and visitor experience at the weekend. The new distillery and visitor experience is located on the stunning Easter Elchies estate, which has been home to the leading luxury single malt since 1824. From humble beginnings, the brand has risen to become the leading international single malt by value and…

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Victorian villa that has it all – and an indoor pool

A versatile Victorian villa offering flexible accommodation, a swimming pool and The accommodation within is versatile, and a lifestyle that is becoming increasingly rare is now for sale. Presented to the market by Rettie and Co, West Coates is a stone built detached family home set within its own private and elevated grounds that extend…

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A productive farm hits the property market

A productive and compact livestock farm on the banks of Loch Tay is currently available for purchase. Galbraith  is handling the sale of Rynachulaig Farm in Stirlingshire, situated in an elevated position with outstanding views over the loch and surrounding hills. The farm includes 36 hectares (91.38 acres) in all of productive hill ground and…

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Top restaurant award heading for the Isle of Skye

A restaurant based on the Isle of Skye has won the coveted Restaurant of the Year Award at the Catering in Scotland (CIS) Excellence Awards 2018. The awards, which took place last night (31 May) at the Doubletree by Hilton Glasgow Central, were launched in 2004 to recognise, reward and celebrate the exceptionally high degrees…

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Micro distillery all set to release its honey vodka

A family-run micro distillery in Aberdeenshire is celebrating one year in business with the launch of a new product. The Blackford Craft Distillery was founded by Neil and Katie Sime in 2017, producing premium, handcrafted spirits, inspired by the local landscape and Aberdeenshire’s prehistoric past. In their first 12 months, they have sold more than 3000…

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Bid to create a new home for Edinburgh Rugby

Plans to create a new home for Edinburgh Rugby have taken a step forward with a planning application being submitted City of Edinburgh Council. Scottish Rugby has confirmed it intends to create a new playing venue in the shadow of BT Murrayfield, which will have a capacity of up to 7,800. The land is currently…

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Scottish moor is praised by international team

International conservationists have lauded a Scottish grouse moor for its land management which has led to 98 different bird species being found on the estate. Glenogil Estate, positioned between Glen Clova and Glen Lethnot in the famed Angus Glens, has been visited for the past three years by German scientists examining biodiversity in Scotland. Led…

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Killer whale spotters descend on the north coast

Whale spotters have descended on the north of Scotland for the Sea Watch Foundation’s annual Orca Watch event. At the end of May, the Pentland Firth welcomes back the charity’s Orca Watch, when the north coast of Scotland is visited by hundreds of whale enthusiasts, tourists and local media wanting to witness the passage of…

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