Posts by Kenny Smith
Glengoyne batch 007 is for your lips only
The latest release in the Glengoyne Cask Strength series, Cask Strength Batch No. 007, has been revealed. It is the first in the collection to feature a small proportion of bourbon barrels in the cask recipe. Bottled un-chillfiltered at 58.9% ABV, Glengoyne Cask Strength Batch No. 007 has been crafted using a combination of first-fill…
Read MoreGrouse shooting could help with mountain hares
Driven grouse shooting may provide a net conservation benefit to Scotland’s mountain hare population. The analyses conducted by the Game & Wildlife Conservation Trust and published in the European Journal of Wildlife Research concludes that: ‘it is likely that driven grouse shooting provides a net conservation benefit to Scotland’s mountain hare population.’ The study examined…
Read MoreA new face joins Scottish Land and Estates
Scottish Land & Estates has appointed a new adviser to its policy team to further enhance services to members and engagement with government and stakeholders. Marcelina Hamilton has this week joined the Musselburgh HQ to work on property and business issues such as housing, energy efficiency, rates and wayleaves. Following time spent in London working…
Read MorePut yourself in the picture for image restoration
Scots with old photos are being urged to enter a competition to have them digitally restored and colourised. CEWE is calling on those with black and white photos in Scotland, to post their image to Instagram using #ColourMyPhoto, to be in with a chance of having their old images totally transformed. Working with a celebrated…
Read MoreBig Peat’s special edition for Feis Ile festival
A limited edition whisky is being released for Feis Ile, Islay’s Annual Festival of Malt and Music. Douglas Laing & Co has announced Big Peat’s Limited Edition for the event. The innovative packaging for the commemorative bottling features the faces of 400 of Big Peat’s ‘pals’ from all over the world, after fans of the…
Read MoreTen Wee Drams ready for distillery premiere
Raasay Distillery will be hosting a live performance of Ten Wee Drams tomorrow (Thursday). On April 11, a new set of works for solo bass and contrabass clarinet commissioned and performed by celebrated musician Sarah Watts, will be performed at the distillery. Sarah Watts has been hosting annual clarinet and bass clarinet courses on the…
Read MoreThe former Queen of Scots with a famous brother
Margaret Tudor: The Life of Henry VIII’s Sister is brilliantly researched novel which transports the reader back to the 15th century. At times, this allows them to forget they’re reading non-fiction as they delve into the great and often hard life of a once Queen of Scots. Focused on Margaret Tudor, who is often overlooked…
Read MoreTwo Scottish cities in the top five for tidiness
Perth and Dundee have made it to the top five for the best fly-tipping rates in the UK. Ahead of Earth Day on 22 April, one of the UK’s leading eco-lighting brands The Solar Centre has analysed data revealing the best and worst areas for fly-tipping and littering in the UK. Littering is a common…
Read MoreTop butchers will go head to head in competition
Some of Scotland’s top butchers are set to battle it out next month when they go head to head in a new competition sponsored by Scotch Lamb PGI. The first Scottish Butchers Wars competition, run by Scottish Craft Butchers, will take place at the Scottish Craft Butchers Trade Fair on 12 May in Perth and…
Read MoreDare you brave 5 of Scotland’s most haunted castles
Scotland is acclaimed for its castles, many of which are steeped in history – bursting with myths and ghoulish stories. At one point or another, Scotland was home to over 2,000 castles – many only known due to their historical records – meaning no matter where you’re residing in Scotland you’re never too far from…
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