Posts by Peter Ranscombe
Finn Thomson unveils his first whiskies
Richard Bath meets Finn Thomson, who is continuing his family’s whisky connection by setting up his own independent bottling company. I FIRST heard about Finn Thomson through a mutual friend, over a dram in a remote bar in Ardnamurchan. As someone whose day job includes being the editor of both Scottish Field, where whisky coverage…
Read MoreScottish celebrities support Glasgow school’s online auction
A HOST of Scottish celebrities is supporting a silent auction to raise funds for an inner-city primary school in Glasgow. Alan Cumming, Sam Heughan, Sir Ian Rankin, and Elaine C Smith are among the actors, artists, musicians, and writers who have donated more than 100 items. The online auction begins at 6pm on Thursday 10…
Read MoreCall for rural energy price support ‘parity’
RURAL communities in Scotland risk “falling between the cracks” in the UK Government’s energy price support, according to Scottish Land & Estates (SLE). The membership body has written to Scottish secretary Alister Jack calling for more support for rural homes and businesses. Around one-third of rural homes in Scotland aren’t connected to the mains gas…
Read MoreTrossachs lookout tower gets funding
PLANS for a Trossachs lookout tower have been given a boost after securing a ÂŁ231,000 grant. Funding for the project, which is being organsied by the Steamship Sir Walter Scott Trust, has come from the Rural Tourism Infrastructure Fund (RTIF), managed by national tourism marketing agency VisitScotland on behalf of the Scottish Government. The trust…
Read MoreScots charity reopens world’s most remote museum
A TEAM has completed its 8,000-mile journey to reopen the world’s most remote museum on South Georgia. The Dundee-based South Georgia Heritage Trust runs the museum on behalf of the Government of South Georgia & the South Sandwich Islands, a British Overseas Territory in the southern Atlantic Ocean. Around 15,000 tourists are expected to visit…
Read MoreChopard exhibition opens at Laings in Edinburgh
LAINGS is hosting an exhibition in its Edinburgh branch featuring jewellery and watches made by Chopard. The Swiss brand is well known for designing the Palme d’Or trophy for the Cannes Film Festival and for its work with the James Bond film franchise. Actress Julia Roberts is Chopard’s brand ambassador. “This is an opportunity to…
Read MoreExperts recommend their favourite autumn walks
A COLLECTION of autumn walks in Scotland has been recommended by the country’s woodland experts. Members of staff from Forestry & Land Scotland, the Scottish Government agency that replaced Forestry Commission Scotland in 2019, were asked to recommend their favourite autumnal routes. Stuart Chalmers, the organisation’s national visitor services manager, said: “Autumn in Scotland is…
Read MoreSWG3 unveils final mural in Glasgow arts trail
ARTS and events venue SWG3 has revealed the final mural in its Glasgow arts trail. Some of Scotland’s best-known street artists – including Smug, KMG, Mark Worst, Molly Hankinson, and Tragic O’Hara – have worked on the project, alongside local communities. SWG3’s street arts and graffiti initiative, Yardworks, has organised the trail, which is designed…
Read MoreRoxy Lanes brings ice-free curling to Edinburgh
PLAYERS will be able to try their hand at ice-free curling and ten-pin bowling next month when Roxy Lanes opens in Edinburgh. The leisure company is moving into the back of the former British Home Stores (BHS) branch on Rose Street. As well as ice-free curling and ten-pin bowling, the 25,000sq ft site will also…
Read MoreMeander Apparel opens outdoors shops in Edinburgh and London
OUTDOORS brand Meander Apparel is opening shops in Edinburgh and London after securing a ÂŁ350,000 investment. The company opened a pop-up store on Edinburgh’s George Street in October 2020 and has now added a permanent shop in the city’s Stockbridge area. Co-founder Jill Henry said: “We’re incredibly excited to open our new store and head…
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