Posts Tagged ‘UK’
Second whisky release in curiosity collection
Glen Moray Distillery has announced the launch of the second limited-edition single malt whisky in the Curiosity Collection: Glen Moray Rhum Agricole Cask Finish Project, which is a UK exclusive release. After the success of Glen Moray Cider Cask Project last year, master distiller Graham Coull is continuing to push the single malt boundaries and…
Read MoreTalented tennis pair take home open event trophies
It was game, set and match for Halle Pringle and Ramon Toyos who scooped their respective open singles titles in the Mactaggart & Mickel East Lothian Open tennis tournament. Halle (17) plays at Sunderland Tennis Centre. Ramon (24) who hails from Santander in Spain is currently playing with Whitecraigs Lawn Tennis Club in East Renfrewshire.…
Read MoreScented gin posters will get up commuters’ noses
An advertising campaign by a Scots gin firm will get up the nose of commuters! Hendrick’s Gin is running an innovative scented poster taking over the corridor of King’s Cross St Pancras Station for two weeks, which links the Piccadilly and Victoria Lines to the Northern Ticket Hall with a full tunnel wrap. In addition…
Read MoreFlora’s ready to get Romantic at the Fringe
Following being runner-up at Get Up Stand Up and Laughing Horse New Act Of The Year finalist, Flora Anderson brings her debut full Fringe show, Romantic, to Edinburgh. Borne from her love of the Romantic Poets the show sees ridiculously self-aware, middle-class dreamer Flora doing a show about trying and failing to be creative in…
Read MoreSpot our famous red squirrels in Wildlife Week
Nature lovers are being given the chance to spot Scotland’s beloved red squirrels this week. With acres of thick woodlands, luscious gardens and island charm aplenty, the National Trust for Scotland’s Brodick Castle on Arran is the perfect backdrop for a nature-loving day out. This Wildlife Week, 15-20 July, Brodick Country Park Rangers are running…
Read MorePlay a round of golf in Glasgow’s iconic locations
Some of Glasgow’s most famous architectural icons have been reduced in size to feature in a new crazy golf course. Fore Play Crazy Golf features the city’s famous cone, the Armadillo and the Waverley’s Paddle Wheel. After just nine months of trading, Fore Play Crazy Golf in Glasgow has expanded its offering by creating a…
Read MoreThe Scottish connections of beloved writer
Beatrix Potter and Scotland is a written summary of talks given by the Beatrix Potter Society at their international study conference in June 2014. This book sets out to discuss the connection with one of Britain’s best-loved authors and Scotland. Rowena Godfrey sets the scene for the Potters’ Scottish holidays with ‘Visitors to Perthshire’; Emma…
Read MoreHigh flyers head to Scotland’s National Airshow
A high-flying line-up has been added to Scotland’s National Airshow at the National Museum of Flight. A Wildcat HMA 2 maritime attack helicopter, a 1943 Catalina flying boat and a 1942 North American T6 Texan training aircraft will all be taking part in the event at East Fortune on Saturday 27 July. Aircraft making their…
Read MoreScottish Field whisky challenge – join our readers panel!
Scottish Field readers, we need you to drink free whisky and tell us what you think! Come and join us for a day-long whisky tasting session in Edinburgh on Monday 5th August and show off your whisky knowledge. Ten lucky readers will get to choose the best whiskies in three price categories and these will…
Read MoreA big boost for Boë Gin with supermarket deal
Boë Gin has announced two new major national listings in a phenomenal year of growth. Stirling-based Boë’s award-winning Boë Violet flavoured gin will now be available in Co-Op and Scotmid stores across Scotland. Boë Violet, a full-strength gin which uses Boë’s classic Scottish Gin, infused with violet flowers will now be available in 342 Scottish…
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