Distillery is capturing the spirit of Christmas

Edinburgh’s first working whisky and gin distillery in almost 100 years in the city centre is set to offer visitors the spirit of Christmas. Around one million people are expected to attend Edinburgh’s famous Christmas and Hogmanay festivities – and this year, they will have a new way to get into the festive spirit now…

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Tom Weir memorial statue targeted by thieves

Thieves targeted a statue to honour Scotland’s beloved man of the mountains Tom Weir – and stole charitable donations. In the run up to the fifth anniversary of the unveiling a statue in honour of Tom Weir, the site, located at Balmaha on Loch Lomondside, was targeted by thieves at the weekend. They broke into…

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The Macallan opens its first boutique in Asia

The Macallan has opened its first whisky boutique in Asia. The plush shop is et within Terminal Two at Taipei Taoyuan International Airport, Taiwan. ​​​​As a ‘home away from home’ the luxury boutique offers guests the chance to discover and purchase some of the most prestigious whiskies, including expressions from the Fine and Rare collection,…

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New meat on the menu from Scotland’s shooting industry

Estates across Aberdeenshire are joining together to introduce consumers to a Scottish food product they might not usually pick up on their weekly shop. The group, overseen by the Soil Association Scotland-led Rural Innovation Support Service (RISS), involves six estates working with SAC Consulting (part of Scotland’s Rural College, SRUC) and Fife-based processor Woodmill Game…

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Fizz Feast hits new heights

Missed this month’s Fizz Feast in Edinburgh? Peter Ranscombe selects six sensational sparklers from the festival. ONE of the most exciting aspects of Fizz Feast, the celebration of sparkling wine and artisan food, is the sheer variety of bubbles on show. Organiser Diana Thompson, who has been running the fair for the past four years,…

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Rare chance to buy in a Scots coastal village

A rare opportunity to purchase an outstanding property in the popular Solway Coast village of Rockcliffe, with superb views to the village and estuary, has arisen. Presented by Galbraith, Craigrannoch occupies a commanding and spacious plot with impressive views towards the Urr Estuary and beyond. The rooms are generous, with two large reception rooms and…

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Eden Mill opens a trio of pop up shops

Eden Mill have today announced the opening of three new pop-up shop experiences in the run-up to Christmas. The pop-up store can be found in Edinburgh’s The Gyle Shopping Centre, while another two pop-ups are taking up residence in Aberdeen and Livingston. Eden Mill, the award-winning single-site brewery and distillery based in St Andrews, have…

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Groundbreaking steps to restore Rosebank

Ground has officially been broken this week at the Rosebank Distillery, marking the start of its highly anticipated redevelopment under new owners, Ian Macleod Distillers. The extensive, multi-million pound restoration, carried out by ISG, is expected to be completed in summer 2021, when the iconic Falkirk distillery will open its doors to the public and…

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Celebrate silver – don’t hide it away on a shelf

Contemporary silverware should be enjoyed every day not displayed on a dusty shelf. That’s the message from family-run Scottish silversmiths Hayward & Stott as they launch The Thistle Collection and a new collaboration with Stewart Christie & Co. The Thistle Collection, which will be unveiled at Stewart Christie & Co’s shop in Edinburgh’s New Town…

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A hole lot of love as Bross Bagels open fourth outlet

Bross Bagels has officially opened its fourth shop in Edinburgh. Based in Bruntsfield, Edinburgh, this comes after the huge success of their Portobello, Leith and West End shops, since first arriving in the capital in summer 2017. The brand new Bross shop, situated in Bruntsfield Place, has taken its design inspiration from Villa Maria Metro…

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