Posts Tagged ‘Scotland’
Bonnie Prince Charlie’s sword to go on display in Perth
Bonnie Prince Charlie’s sword and a rare Jacobite wine glass will go on display in Perth next year. The public will be able to see the Jacobite treasures at Perth Museum, which opens next March. The solid-silver-hilted broadsword was made by Perth craftsman James Brown, believed to have been given to him in 1739 by…
Read MoreThe Macallan Launches Collab with Stella and Mary McCartney
Their memories of Scotland stem from their childhood home on the West Coast, where they spent days on a farm in Kintyre with their father Paul McCartney. And now Stella and Mary McCartney are paying homage to their memories of Scotland by collaborating with The Macallan on a new release. As children, the sisters spent…
Read More8 out of ten bats: Chris Packham and Megan McCubbin present Highland wildlife show
Television presenters Chris Packham and Megan McCubbin are presenting a new wildlife show live from the Highlands. The pair are hosting a week of autumn shows aired from the Dundreggan Rewilding Centre near Loch Ness. A team of young conservationists will join the presenters on the hour-long show 8 Out of 10 Bats which will…
Read MoreThe world’s best dark chocolate truffle is still Scottish
The world’s best dark chocolate truffle is still Scottish after a chocolatier from Pitlochry scooped up every prize at the International Chocolate Awards. The Highland Chocolatier picked up seven awards for their chocolate truffles at the British Finals of the International Chocolate Awards. Their Dark Velvet Truffle received Gold and the highest score of any…
Read MoreThe big picture: Ron Lawson opens new solo exhibition
Ron Lawson, one of Scotland’s most renowned contemporary artists will be painting something a little bit different for his largest exhibition. Born in 1960, Perthshire artist Ron Lawson has become one of the UK’s most popular and sought after artists of recent times. With his highly intricate, meticulous and striking paintings, Ron has achieved what…
Read MoreEdinburgh cocktail bar named one of the best in the world
An Edinburgh cocktail bar is toasting its success after being named one of the best cocktail bars in the world. The 2023 global list, compiled by ‘The World’s 50 Best Bars’, includes the most popular bars across the world from speakeasies to classic drinking dens. Panda & Sons, a speakeasy-inspired bar on Queen Street came…
Read MoreNEW BAMFORD SPA TREATMENT LAUNCHES AT ARCHERFIELD
When you read the words ‘Archerfield House’, what do you think of? Golf pros chipping their way round undulating fairways? Pristine golf greens to which first-rate linksmen and women flock, before heading to the 19th hole for a top notch dinner? Shamefully, prior to my visit this week, my mind didn’t naturally gravitate to Archerfield’s…
Read MoreMystery surrounds disappearance of painting from Kinloch Castle
A 19th-century painting is thought to have been stolen from Kinloch Castle on Rum. Steam Yacht ‘Rhouma I’ by Charles Dixon (1872–1934) was reported missing in the middle of July following a break-in at the castle. The castle has been boarded up since 2013 while a new owner is being sought. In 2021, a box…
Read MoreIntroducing X MUSE: Scotland’s First Blended Barley Vodka
If you’ve been seeking a truly exceptional vodka experience, look no further than X MUSE (pronounced ‘tenth muse’). This exquisite spirit is a tribute to Scotland’s rich heritage of spirit making, blending two heritage barley varieties, Plumage Archer and Maris Otter, with pure, pristine water sourced from an ancient aquifer within the heart of the…
Read MoreScotland’s most remote nightclub to open in Ullapool
Scotland’s most remote nightclub is set to open in Ullapool. The new community-centric club night series, baile/baile, will take place at The Ceilidh Place Venue, a 100-capacity music venue in the heart of the village. The first club night in the series takes place on 4 November. Set up by Ullapool local, 27-year-old Sigi Whittle,…
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