Posts Tagged ‘Rugby’
The bronzed beauties hailing from the Black Isle
Farquhar Laing has sculpture in his genes and with the recent successes of his casting business it seems he may also have bronze in his blood. Sculptor and founder of Black Isle Bronze, Farquhar Laing tried his hand at several jobs before realising that the ‘hands on’ approach was the way forward for his career.…
Read MoreTartan Day’s Dressed To Kilt was a massive success
Kilts and craftsmanship were on full display at this year’s Dressed to Kilt event. The hugely popular Dressed to Kilt Scottish fashion show in New York City featured a collaboration between Calzeat & Co Ltd and Glenisla Kilts worked together to produce the Navy SEAL Tartan kilt for Master Chief Edward Byers Jr., Navy SEAL…
Read MoreThey have been named as the Best Bar None
The best bars and pubs in the south of Scotland were given the Borders’ Best Bar None award at a grand ceremony in St Boswell. Representatives from 18 local licensed premises were presented with their prizes at Buccleuch Arms Hotel in St Boswells. The Best Bar None Awards is supported by Scottish Government, Scottish Borders…
Read MoreIt’s whisky v whiskey ahead of rugby clash
There’s a Scottish v Irish clash on the pitch this weekend – and whisky will take on whiskey off of it! Edinburgh whisky experts, The Scotch Malt Whisky Society are hosting the ultimate Scotch vs Irish whisk(e)y tasting to celebrate a big weekend for European club rugby in the capital. Before Edinburgh Rugby host Munster…
Read MoreWhy not try the Six Nations Pie this weekend?
The Six Nations rugby championship brings together rugby fans from all the participating countries – and now there’s something for the egg-chasing foodies too! A restaurant owner from Edinburgh has come up with a recipe that will galvanise at least five of the countries in the Six Nations! Calum Mackay, who runs the Old Chain…
Read MoreScots rugby stars try their hand as mix masters
Eden Mill, the official gin of Scottish Rugby, has released a light-hearted video of Scottish rugby stars Adam Hastings and Blair Kinghorn making cocktails inspired by the Six Nations. Guided by an expert Eden Mill mixologist, the tongue-in-cheek video shows the formidable rugby twosome learning how to make cocktails which take their namesakes from those…
Read MoreChris’ new life in the USA is a world away from rugby
As the Six Nations kicks off, former Scotland rugby hero Chris Cusiter is a world away from the game. The 36-year-old made 70 appearances for Scotland, in a carer which also saw him play for the Glasgow Warriors, Border Reivers, Perpignan and Sale Sharks, before reporter. Now retired from the game, he is now working…
Read MoreDrink in all Six Nations at the Ivy
Have you ever wondered what Scotland, France and England taste like? Well last night, my colleague Rosie and I trotted along to a launch event to celebrate a special collaboration between The Ivy on The Square and The Garden Shed Drinks Company where we got to find out. As the first matches of the six…
Read MoreJohnnie Walker’s Game of Thrones whisky is a hit
Increased sales of Johnnie Walker whisky has boosted profits for its owner Diageo. Today, Diageo has announced its interim results for the six months ended 31 December 2018. Dayalan Nayager, managing director, Diageo Great Britain, Ireland and France, was pleased with the half-year results. He said: ‘We’ve experienced a very strong half in GB, with…
Read MoreThe beautiful Hopetoun has a fascinating history
An impressive home with a fascinating history is available to purchase. Hopetoun, in Blairhoyle, Port Of Menteith, Stirling, is brought to the market by Galbraith. Hopetoun once formed part of the Blairquhoille Estate which included a Victorian mansion house, built in 1852 by the Grahams which was served by Hopetoun and at that time was…
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