Double cherry gin is an experimental release for Scots firm

By Reporter | February 28, 2018

The Glasgow Distillery has launched a new series of experimental spirits. The Single Batch Spirit Series are a range they feel intrepid minds and keen spirit enthusiast will love to try. Double Cherry Gin is the first release in the series. A premium gin which has been aged in cherry wood casks for around 10…

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Another fantastic honour for Scotland’s tennis hero Andy Murray

By Reporter | February 27, 2018

Scottish tennis hero Andy Murray’s Victorian mansion has become one of only two Five Star Gold Country House Hotels in Scotland following a grading by VisitScotland. Cromlix, located three miles from Dunblane, received the highest award possible from the national tourism organisation’s Quality Assurance (QA) Scheme in recognition of its exceptional standards and outstanding customer…

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Scotland is just six degrees of separation away from the Oscars

By Reporter | February 27, 2018

Six Degrees of Separation is a good fun game when you’re trying to link anyone to anyone else on the planet, in just six people. And ahead of this year’s Academy Awards ceremony, Visit Scotland has been playing the game too, to connect film-makers with Scotland. From Macbeth to Mission Impossible, Highlander to The Da…

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New Scottish gin aims to conquer the equestrian market

By Reporter | February 27, 2018

A new Scottish gin aimed at the equestrian market has been given its official launch. And Ginkhana has already received the seal of approval from two Olympian equestrian legends, Sir Mark Todd and Pippa Funnell MBE. Ginkhana launched its first small batch expression in partnership with Twin River Distillery in Royal Deeside. The spirit has…

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Golfers given the chance to play a four-ball at Gleneagles

By Reporter | February 27, 2018

Golfers will be able to take advantage of a special offer to play a four-ball at Gleneagles in March. In August this year, Gleneagles will host the inaugural European Golf Team Championship, which is being held as part of Glasgow 2018, an innovative multi-sport event that brings together the European Championships of six different sports…

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The story of Martin Guerre touring Scottish theatres

By Reporter | February 27, 2018

The true story of Martin Guerre is being brought to Scottish theatres over the coming days with the play, The Return. Eden Court Theatre’s new production, The Return, inspired by the old and still mysterious story, has been touring Scotland throughout February, and continues into March. The true story of Martin Guerre is an intriguing…

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Amateurs were picture perfect when they took top prizes in art competition

By Reporter | February 27, 2018

An amateur art competition aims to give talented Scottish painters the chance to get their break into the artworld. Following an unveiling in Lochgelly last October and subsequent exhibition which took up residence in Kirkcaldy Galleries thereafter, artworks produced by winners of last year’s Fife Art Exhibition were presented to NHS Fife for display in…

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Drumming up support for Tartan Day Parade in New York

By Reporter | February 27, 2018

New York is getting ready to celebrate the 20th anniversary of National Tartan Day with the NYC Tartan Day Parade. Taking place on Saturday, 7 April, the National Tartan Day New York Committee has announced that the official beer of the Tartan Day Parade Events will be Scotland’s oldest working brewery, Belhaven. This year’s event…

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