Posts Tagged ‘production’
Distillery’s fish pass project leaps into action
A team of fisheries experts has teamed up with a Speyside whisky distillery to offer a helping hand to migrating fish in the Knockando Burn near Aberlour – for the first time in a century. Biologists from the Spey Fishery Board and the Scottish Environment Protection Agency (SEPA) have teamed up with Tamdhu to build…
Read MoreA royal occasion at Royal Lochnagar Distillery
The Royal Lochnagar Distillery on Royal Deeside presented a gift fit for a king to an extra special visitor today. HRH Prince Charles, the Duke of Rothesay, visited the distillery to be formally presented with a rare cask of single malt Scotch whisky that was laid down 30 years ago. The Prince toured the distillery…
Read MoreIt’s the perfect time to catch a Saturday Night Fever
For someone who’s an out and proud fan of musicals, Saturday Night Fever is one that’s somehow always evaded me. We all know the iconic poster, with John Travolta strutting his stuff and striking THAT pose as Tony Manero. Now, 41 years since its famous UK cinema release, Saturday Night Fever has been spectacularly re-imagined…
Read MoreGlen Moray launches cider cask project whisky
A Scots distillery launched its Glen Moray Cider Cask Project, a small batch single malt whisky expression exclusive to the UK. This is the first release from the new Glen Moray Elgin Curiosity Range embracing master distiller, Graham Coull’s passion for experimentation and his desire to push boundaries in the world of whisky. Marketed as…
Read MoreA bright future at Ardgowan Distillery
The designs for a £12million new facility for the Ardgowan Distillery have been revealed. The new distillery is being built on the Ardgowan Estate near Inverkip, 30 miles west of Glasgow. The plans showcase the flagship building which has just secured revised planning consent from Inverclyde Council. The striking new design, by Michael Laird Architects,…
Read MoreStopping kids believe pasta comes from animals
With more than one in 10 school children in the UK believing that pasta comes from an animal, one fifth thinking fish fingers are made of chicken and 10% not realising that carrots and potatoes grow underground, it’s clear that work needs to be done to educate kids on the origins of our food. The…
Read MoreScots pay for replacement bell – with beer
A historic bell destroyed in a Belgian church during World War I has been repaired – thanks to Scottish beer drinkers. The treasured bell that once hung in Belgium’s Park Abbey is to finally ring again, 100 years after it was destroyed, thanks to sales of premium Belgium beer, Heverlee, in Scotland. The most valuable…
Read MoreDistillery visitor experience revamp revealed
Plans to transform the visitor experience at the Glenkinchie Distillery have been formally submitted. The plans centre around the renovation and conversion of Glenkinchie’s beautiful, traditional red brick warehouse buildings into a stunning multi-levelled visitor experience, which will include a welcome lounge, retail unit, bar and cocktail making classroom, tasting rooms and a cask draw…
Read MoreScots distillery getting ready to host an opera
The Glen Scotia distillery in Campbeltown is set to host one of the first performances of an exciting new opera set in a distillery. Featuring music by Scot indie stars Admiral Fallow, Navigate The Blood is written by Sian Evans, and is the tale of a couple whose son has disappeared in mysterious circumstances, with…
Read MoreSinger Missy’s upbeat new single is on Fire
Scots singer Missy Mcanulty hopes her new single will ignite a sense of fun in its listeners. Her third single release of 2018 is out next Friday, October 19. After a successful gig at Stramash Edinburgh last month with her band, she is back to lighten up your day with her new upbeat electro pop…
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