“Viva Escocia!” as huge numbers of Spanish youngsters come to Scotland

By Reporter | January 17, 2018

New research has shown that Scotland is being visited by increasing numbers of young Spanish people each year. While many Scots enjoy heading to Spain, more millennials from Spain come to Scotland than anywhere else in Europe, and the 2018 Year of Young People could help boost the Spanish visitor market, says VisitScotland. Scotland’s national…

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Legendary rare whisky fetches world record at auction

By Reporter | January 17, 2018

A rare 30 year old bottle of second edition Black Bowmore single malt whisky has been bought for a record £11,900 in an online auction held by Perth-based whisky auctioneer. Bought by an investor from the USA, the new record for this legendary bottle of rare whisky exceeds the previous mark of £9500 set in…

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A journey of discovery with launch of exclusive mini whisky selection

By Reporter | January 17, 2018

They might be small, but a new selection of miniature malts captures the spirit of Scotland. The Lost Distillery Company has launched a new Discovery Selection of mini malts from its Classic range, offering an unforgettable journey around Scotland’s whisky heritage and long forgotten distilleries. Reflecting the full length and breadth of whisky taste profiles…

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Folk music CD was inspired by fruit pickers of the Clyde Valley

By Reporter | January 16, 2018

Fifty free copies of a social history in song are now available. The Fruits of their Labours album by Lanarkshire Songwriters is available to members of the public from Clyde and Avon Valley Landscape Partnership (CAVLP). The album was part of a wider project which included oral histories from families of former fruit growers and…

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A Master Distiller’s guide to Burns Night

By Reporter | January 16, 2018

With Christmas a distant memory and spring a long way off, the end of January isn’t a traditionally cheerful time unless you follow Scottish tradition and throw a party to rival Hogmanay on the 25th. Burns Night is a celebration of the great Robert Burns, national hero and Scotland’s most beloved poet, and a great…

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Benromach reveals plans to create a new warehouse to boost its output

By Reporter | January 16, 2018

A Scottish distillery is throwings its doors open to the public, to hear their views on its planned extension. Forres-based Benromach, owned by Gordon & Macphail, plans to build a new warehouse for whisky maturation to the west of the existing site. Ewen Mackintosh, managing director at Gordon & MacPhail, said: ‘We have been expanding…

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New owners have big plans for Edinburgh’s iconic Caledonian Hotel

By Reporter | January 16, 2018

Edinburgh’s iconic Caledonian Hotel is under new ownership – and they are already planning major changes. Twenty14 Holdings has announced the acquisition of the captial’s historic great railway hotel, Waldorf Astoria Edinburgh – The Caledonian. Twenty14 Holdings, the hospitality investment arm of Lulu Group International, is working to create a legacy as the world’s leading…

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Raise a dram to Glasgow’s second National Whisky Festival this Saturday

By Reporter | January 15, 2018

The National Whisky Festival is returning to Glasgow this weekend. Run in partnership with Celtic Connections, this unique tasting festival blends the world of whisky with the best in Scottish culture: featuring makers of whisky-related crafts, home-ware and artwork, an impressive programme of live music and food from popular local haunts. This will take place…

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TV stars will tour in new Scottish stage comedy

By Reporter | January 15, 2018

Two Scottish theatre companies are collaborating in new musical comedy which is touring the country. Grid Iron and Stellar Quines theatre companies come together to create Bingo!, a new musical comedy empowering women, writes Stacey Wylie. Starring both stage and screen names including Louise McCarthy from ScotSquad and Two Doors Down, Wendy Seagar, Barbara Rafferty…

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