Posts Tagged ‘skye’
Double success in London for Scottish gin distillery
A Scots distillery is celebrating after winning two awards at the London Spirits Competition. Isle of Skye Distillers’ Misty Isle Gin won a coveted Gold award, while the distillery’s Tommy’s Gin took home a Silver award. The London Spirits Competition looks to recognise, reward and help promote spirit brands that identify with, and target specific…
Read MoreNew release will get the blood pumping
Renowned chef Jamie Oliver modestly quipped in his first cookery shows “It’s not me, it’s the food!” Whilst there is an element of truth in what the Naked Chef said, we know that that is only part of the story. So it is with this delightful album by Eilidh Shaw and Ross Martin recorded in…
Read MoreThree beautiful Scottish villages you should visit
Scotland has something for everyone whether it’s great or small. Just because some places are not the most well-known locations does not mean they are not worth a visit. Explore some overlooked locations around Scotland and throw yourself into village culture. Catterline Often overshadowed by the better known village of Stonehaven nearby, Catterline is arguably…
Read MoreTorabhaig Distillery opens its new visitor centre
A Scottish whisky distillery has opened its doors to the public. For the first time ever, Torabhaig Distillery’s visitor centre, at Teangue Sleat on the Isle of Skye opens to the public today, Monday. The distillery has been fully operational since January 2017 making Single Malt Scotch Whisky. Anne O’Lone, visitor centre manager, said: ‘We…
Read MoreTribute to Ken Gunn, Scotland’s master hotelier of the seas
The man who introduced luxury sailing to the world of Scottish hospitality has died at the age of 67. Ken Gunn, the global seafarer who skippered stars on the Hebridean Princess, was also co-owner of the multi award-winning Sonas Hotels group on Skye. Born and brought up in Oban, the son of a sea captain,…
Read MoreOwning a home on an island is no longer pie in the Skye
Island living on Skye is a step closer with this impressive two-storey property for sale. Bell Ingram present to the market 1 Earlish, a property at the north end of Skye. It offers spacious and flexible accommodation which would be ideal as a family home or is suitable for use as a bed and breakfast. From…
Read MoreBook review – Skye: A Photographic Communion
Allan Wright’s book Skye: A Photographic Communion captures the nature and topography of the island in more than 100 images, from majestic landscapes to magical Fairy Pools and the endless captivating shorelines. The book also includes narrative about each of the main regions of the island, highlighting famous landmarks such as Talisker distillery and Dunvegan Castle.…
Read MoreBook review: The Hebrides by Paul Murton
Paul Murton has been exploring since he was a teenager. Inspired by his copy of WH Murray’s Mountaineering in Scotland, the boy from Argyll, before even reaching the age of 16, set out hitchhiking to Glen Coe and Skye, ascending Cuilin’s famous Cioch, and hitched to Switzerland to attempt to scale the infamous Eiger’s North…
Read MoreCeltic Connections hits its silver anniversary with a host of stars
Britain’s biggest winter music festival of its kind is being held in Glasgow – and it’s just under a fortnight away. Celtic Connections celebrates its 25th anniversary with an exciting and ambitious line-up of musicians from all corners of the world, showcasing the best talent in folk, world and jazz music. Descending on Glasgow between…
Read MoreEdinburgh’s Hogmanay will have Scots traditions at its heart
Distinctly Scottish traditions will be at the heart of Edinburgh’s Hogmanay Street Party. From the moment revellers arrive at Edinburgh’s Hogmanay front doors on 31 December it will be clear that this year is different – traditional tenement doors will give way to acrobats greeting those arriving. Step inside and giant granny puppets over three…
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