News
MasterChef winner will headline this year’s Taste of Shetland festival
Scotland’s national chef is to headline this year’s Taste of Shetland Festival. Gary Maclean, MasterChef: The Professionals Champion and Scotland’s first ever national chef, will be demonstrating his inspirational culinary skills at this year’s event. The festival takes place from 5-7 October, and Gary – a huge fan of Shetland and a passionate advocate for…
Read MoreRevamped Edinburgh hotel beats projections in its first year
A revamped Edinburgh hotel has brought in a higher amount of revenue that was expected in its first year. Located on the Royal Mile, the first new look aparthotel from global operator, Aparthotels Adagio, is celebrating its one year anniversary with impressive end of year results. The hotel is reporting over £4.62 million pounds of…
Read MoreBeer and beards come together to form The Brawtherhood Brew
Two Scottish firms have joined forces to create a new beer. Drygate Brewery and Braw Beard have teamed up to create The Brawtherhood Brew – a 5% American Wheat Ale brewed with orange peel, orange zest and citrussy hops from the US. Brewed on the 250L Studio Brewery under the Seven Peaked roof of Drygate…
Read MoreScotland’s young farmers are urged to look at the bigger picture
Scotland’s young farmers are being urged to see the bigger picture beyond their farm gate and beyond their computers. Catherine Smith, land agent at Bell Ingram, feels young people need to fully open their eyes to make use of all opportunities within the agriculture sector. Following her attendance at the prestigious Oxford Faming Conference (OFC),…
Read MoreBallot is open for the chance to buy The Macallan 40 Years Old – for £6250
Whisky lovers with a few pounds to spare in their pockets are being invited to enter a ballot to purchase The Macallan 40 Years Old – 2017 Release – for sale at £6250. The Macallan 40 Years Old – 2017 Release is a rare single malt and testament to the exceptional sherry oak casks that…
Read MoreTake part in the world’s biggest pub quiz from the comfort of a local
An award-winning bar and restaurant is inviting locals and their four-legged friends to take join them and take part in the world’s biggest pub quiz. The Mercat Grill, in East Lothian, is taking part in the event on Thursday, 8 March, to take part in the quiz, to help raise vital funds for Prostate Cancer…
Read MoreBid to secure important status for bridge between Scotland and England
A bridge between Scotland and England is at the centre of a bid to become one of 100 most important sites south of the border. A bid to receive funding to preserve the Union Chain Bridge was made in December last year, and now it has been put forward for Historic England’s 100 most important…
Read MoreScotch whisky firm becomes official sponsor of The Open
The Open is famous for its legendary Claret Jug trophy, but it will be tied to a Scots whisky for the next few years. Independent distiller the Loch Lomond Group, has agreed a prestigious, five-year partnership with The Open, golf’s original championship, which will now carry its Loch Lomond Whiskies brand. The partnership with The…
Read MorePlans to grow the Ardbeg Distillery on Islay are revealed
Multi-million pound plans to grow the Ardbeg Distillery in Islay have been revealed. Owned by The Glenmorangie Company, the development will see a new still house added to the existing facility. Designed to regenerate a site at the heart of the Distillery, this traditional-style building will house a total of four of Ardbeg’s trademark copper…
Read MoreOutlander 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 More