Posts Tagged ‘shetland’
Stores set to hold their second festival of gin
A supermarket is launching a second Scottish Gin Festival, just in time for the festive season. Following a hugely popular initial spring promotion, which sold at a rate of over 130 bottles per hour in the first week of sales, Lidl is holding its next event, starting on Thursday. Eight artisan producers will bring more…
Read MoreDuo join the board of Scottish creative community
Scotland’s largest creative community has welcomed two new members onto its board. Entrepreneur Hugo Burge and communications specialist Dyan Owen have been appointed to board of Glasgow-based Wasps, Scotland’s largest creative community providing high quality affordable workspace, and other facilities, for more than 800 tenants from Shetland to the Borders. The pair have spoken about…
Read MoreWe will remember them on the beaches
A new work by Scots poet Carol Ann Duffy written to mark the centenary of Armistice Day has been released. Acclaimed film director Danny Boyle invited Duffy to write a poem as part of Pages of the Sea, which will see thousands of people gather on beaches across the UK and the Republic of Ireland…
Read MoreNew interactive gin distillery map is released
Whether it’s a classic gin and tonic or an extravagant gin-based cocktail, Scotland’s thirst for gin sees no signs of waning. In fact, a whopping 47 million bottles of the juniper-based spirit were sold in 2017 across the UK, a rise of 20% compared to the previous year. To help the nation explore the country’s…
Read MoreGPs can now prescribe a healthy dose of nature
Nature is being prescribed by Scottish GPs, as part of a pioneering partnership project. A partnership project between NHS Shetland and RSPB Scotland, which is thought to be the first of its kind in the UK, has been extended following a successful pilot. All of Shetland’s GPs are now able to prescribe nature as part…
Read MoreStart your day with a dram behind a door
Everyone loves the thrill of opening an advent calendar and finding something inside. Whether it’s a picture, a piece of chocolate or a tube of crisps, there’s something special about that feeling in the run up to Christmas. This year, Angels’ Share Glass is offering something rather special for the grown-ups, where you could find…
Read MoreDive in to discover a world of inspired art
The Scottish Ornithologists’ Club is welcoming back printmaker Lisa Hooper for a solo exhibition inspired by travels to the far north of Scotland. Lisa takes her inspiration from the landscape and natural history of Scotland, especially its northern reaches. Extensive travels to the Inner Hebrides, Sutherland, Caithness, Orkney and most recently Shetland have provided the…
Read MoreWalker Slater to reveal autumn/ winter fashions
The new autumn/winter collection from Walker Slater are to be revealed at an Edinburgh hotel. Waldorf Astoria Edinburgh – The Caledonian has partnered with the tweed-tailor specialists to showcase its latest designs at an exclusive fashion show in the stunning surrounds of the world-famous, Peacock Alley. Hosted by Forth One breakfast presenter, Arlene Stuart will…
Read MoreSo much to see and do in Scotland this autumn
As the leaves on the trees turn red, gold and brown, now is the perfect time to see Scotland’s famous autumn colours and explore during this beautiful time of year. Autumn is an enchanting time across Scotland; the leaves turn from luscious green to rich red, gold and fiery orange, there is no better time…
Read MoreThe Scottish gin industry crowns its champions
The Scottish gin industry united in celebration last night (Thursday), as the winners in the second annual Scottish Gin Awards were revealed. Founded in 2016, the Scottish Gin Awards celebrate and promote the growing range of high quality gins produced in Scotland. This independent competition is judged by a panel of experts drawn from across…
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