Posts Tagged ‘VISITOR CENTRE’
Scottish Borders first winter light trial to be held this year
The Scottish Borders will host its first winter light trial this year at Monteviot House & Gardens. Monteviot Lights will embrace the natural backdrop of the gardens, accentuating the beauty of nature itself. The event takes place between 30 November and 10 December. Starting at Harestanes Visitor Centre, guests will walk a 1.5km route through…
Read MoreThe whisky distillery that has Royal approval
Lochnagar Distillery was founded in 1845 by John Begg who was granted a long lease of the Lochnagar site by Abergeldie Estate. Queen Victoria first visited Balmoral, half a mile away from the distillery, in 1848. John Begg invited Prince Albert to visit, knowing how keen he is “to make himself acquainted with all things…
Read MoreEdinburgh Gin plans to create new city centre distillery
Multi-award-winning spirits brand Edinburgh Gin has today announced its plans to invest in a new multi-million-pound distillery in Edinburgh city centre. The development includes acquisition of large-scale premises on East Market Street, in the heart of the city’s historic Old Town. The new distillery will invite visitors to embark on a journey through the history…
Read MoreMore than 80 classic vehicles will be on show
Classic cars will make their way to a loch this weekend for a vehicle show. The Classics at Castle Semple Car show will return to the shores of Castle Semple Loch for an eighth year on Sunday, 21 October, from 11am-3pm. There are over 80 stunning unique vehicles booked in to appear at the event…
Read MoreA bright future at Ardgowan Distillery
The designs for a £12million new facility for the Ardgowan Distillery have been revealed. The new distillery is being built on the Ardgowan Estate near Inverkip, 30 miles west of Glasgow. The plans showcase the flagship building which has just secured revised planning consent from Inverclyde Council. The striking new design, by Michael Laird Architects,…
Read MoreA new visitor centre by the banks of Loch Ness
Restoration work has started at the site of a new multi-million pound visitor destination on the banks of Loch Ness. Housed within the former Dochgarroch village hall, the new unique destination is due to open its doors in May 2019 and is poised to become a beacon of Highland hospitality. Once complete, the development, which…
Read MorePlans to create visitor centre marking Britain’s worst peacetime maritime disaster
Plans to create a visitor centre in Stornoway to commemorate a maritime disaster will take a step forward this Saturday. An Iolaire Centre Open Day will take place this weekend, to create a lasting way to mark the tragic sinking of the HMY Iolaire in 1919 on the rocks at Holm with the loss of…
Read MoreChristmas comes early at Glasgow’s newest distillery
Christmas arrived early at The Clydeside Distillery this week as the first casks were filled with new-made spirit ready to be matured. The distillery chairman, Tim Morrison, supervised the process which will see the first batch of spirit rest for at least three years in American Bourbon oak casks until it can officially be called…
Read MoreNew gin partnership celebrates Rosslyn Chapel’s Orkney connections
Rosslyn Chapel has developed a new partnership with Orkney Distilling to produce a gin to celebrate the Midlothian Chapel’s Orkney links. Rosslyn Chapel’s connection with Orkney goes back to its very origins, when Sir William St Clair, 3rd Prince of Orkney, founded the Chapel in 1446. Sir William’s grandfather, Sir Henry St Clair, became 42nd Earl…
Read MoreKingsbarns goes five star
Kingsbarns Distillery has announced that its visitor centre has recently received a five-star rating from VisitScotland. The visitor centre opened on 30th November 2014 and was initially graded at four stars in 2015. The facility includes a whisky tour complete with exhibition and tasting, a shop and cafe. Scott Robertson, Visitor Centre Development Manager, commented:…
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