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Outlander effect gives Scottish attractions a dramatic rise in visitors
Visitor numbers to Scottish tourist attractions have risen for the fifth successive year – and part of the success is down to hit TV show Outlander. The Association of Scottish Visitor Attractions has revealed that visits to itsmember sites rose dramatically in 2017. Analysis of statistics submitted by 232 member sites for the annual Visitor…
Read MoreThe Highlands gets set to welcome its first-ever wildlife book festival
The first-ever Easter wildlife book festival is set to take place in the Highlands. Based at a dedicated birdwatching hotel, the Grant Arms Hotel in Grantown-on-Spey, acclaimed wildlife writers will come together to discuss their work with other enthusiasts of the great outdoors. This will be the first event of its kind at the Grant…
Read MoreScots photographer Lenny is wild about his new honour
A Scots photographer has taken the top award in a wildlife photography competition. The Societies of Photographers this week announced the twenty six category winners and the overall winner of their 2017 Photographer of the Year Awards. The competition is an international success with 8,444 entrants from all four corners of the globe entering via…
Read MoreScottish Field Gin Challenge returns for its second year
The Scottish Field Gin Challenge is returning for a second year. The gin industry is flourishing, with 70 per cent of the UK’s gin produced in Scotland alone. At Scottish Field we believe that this is worth celebrating, and our Gin Challenge aims to highlight the best bottles around – and we’re now accepting entries…
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 MoreScottish gin producer accepts Dragon’s Den cash – then turns it down
It’s every entrepreneur’s dream to be offered an investment of £80,000 for their brand. But the owner and founder of House of Elrick in Aberdeen said ‘thanks but no thanks’ to the most high-profile investors around and has instead turned to crowdfunding to help finance his expansion plans. Stuart Ingram pitched his business, which encompasses…
Read MoreDon’t say it with flowers when you can say it with diamonds over afternoon tea
A stunning afternoon tea with a difference is currently on offer at an Edinburgh hotel. Waldorf Astoria Edinburgh – The Caledonian has partnered up with top jeweller, Laings, to deliver a sparkling Diamonds and Pearls Champagne afternoon tea for guests looking to treat their loved ones. Inspired by Laings premium diamond collection, the Waldorf Astoria…
Read MoreScottish knitters wanted to help create a giant WW1 centenary poppy
Scottish knitters and crocheters are being asked to take part in a 2018 knitting project to mark the centenary of the end of the First World War. Their efforts are required to help create a 13ft commemorative poppy. Anyone wishing to contribute to the commemorative challenge can pop along to the Knit and Knatter sessions…
Read MoreScottish gin plays its part in winning the World’s Best Martini 2018
The search for The World’s Best Martini 2018 is now over – and the title has come to Scotland. Scottish distiller Arbikie Gin, in partnership with bartender Francesco Petracci from The Gibson, have claimed the title. With the hotly anticipated final taking place recently at Oslo, Hackney in London, six spectacular gin brands competed for…
Read MoreCarnegie Whisky Cellars bring prestigious award to Scotland for the first time
A Scottish bar has become the first in the country to win a prestigious drinks award. The Carnegie Whisky Cellars in Dornoch are delighted to announce their win at the Drinks Retailing Awards ceremony in The Dorchester Hotel in London – as winners in the Newcomer of the Year category. This is the first time…
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