Posts Tagged ‘travel’
Just under two weeks to raise £8630 for castle
There’s just two weeks left to help raise the first £10,000 needed to save a Scots castle from crumbling. The Kinloch Castle Friends Association Crowdfunding appeal began on January 14, but has raised just 14% of its target, as 33 generous supporters have donated £1430. The association was formed in 1996, with the aim of…
Read MoreHandy hints to keep you safe with winter driving
Scotland has been hit by snow today, with a heavy snowfall in the west of Scotland this morning. The snowy weather will test the skills of UK drivers this week, says car manufacturer, SEAT, with sub-zero temperatures expected in most regions. Adverse weather conditions, poor visibility and very low temperatures usually cause a spike in…
Read MoreTravel essentials that you can’t go without
Finding great clothes to travel with is no mean feat – I’ve been on the road full-time as a travel writer for 35 years and struggled to find good kit for decades. Interestingly I find men’s travel clothes easier to source than women’s. One brand worth sussing out is Bluemint. Founded by Turkish-born Dogu in…
Read MoreExclusive Madeira cask finish whiskies released
A Scotch whisky which has become one of the best-selling in global travel retail is continuing its growth with the release of Madeira cask single malts. Aberfeldy Madeira Casks, was initially launched with Heinemann in stores worldwide. Dedicated marketing campaigns ran at Amsterdam Schiphol in September and at Frankfurt Terminal 2 in December along with…
Read MoreDewar’s launches Chinese New Year gift tin in Asia
A limited edition and travel retail exclusive Dewar’s 18YO Chinese New Year gift tin is now on sale in stores across Asia Pacific and at Dubai Airport. The demand for Dewar’s in Asia Pacific GTR is growing fast with strong double-digit sales growth year on year. Amongst Chinese shoppers, its popularity is even stronger with…
Read MoreCastle’s £10,000 fundraiser is now underway
An appeal to raise £10,000 to save a Scots castle from ruin has been launched today. The Kinloch Castle Friends Association Crowdfunding appeal began at noon, and will be live for four weeks, with a target of £10,000. Built by an immensely wealthy Lancashire industrialist, George Bullough just as the 19th century came to close,…
Read MoreJura marks special year with launch of Prestige range
Jura single malt whisky is marking the end of a monumental year with its new Prestige Range, showcasing some old and rare stocks from their whisky making history. In March 2018, Jura made waves with the unveiling of a full rebrand and re-launch for the brand globally. Featuring a new house style which for the…
Read MoreAffordable homes in a golden opportunity
An upmarket homebuilder is giving certain buyers the chance to snap up properties at multi-award-winning developments for a fraction of the price – thanks to its Golden Share homes. Working with City of Edinburgh Council, CALA Homes (East) has launched a phase of affordable properties that give house hunters and first-time buyers the perfect opportunity…
Read MoreDiscover how Scotland’s past was dripping in blood
The second episode of the real life story behind Scotland’s past is being shown tonight (Monday). Rise of the Clans will see Neil Oliver travel back in time to reveal the real life Game of Thrones – the story of Scotland’s ancient clans, in the three-part BBC Scotland series.. Rise of the Clans shows it…
Read MoreNew Star Trek Scotch whisky is all ready to beam up
A new whisky has been named after the most famous Scotsman to travel through space. Star Trek’s intergalactic flying Scotsman Montgomery Scott Scotch is the latest product in a line of Star Trek branded spirits launched this year by Silver Screen Bottling Co. The blended scotch whisky is available for pre-sale for $49.99 beginning November…
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