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Dynamic duo will help land commission in its aims
The Scottish Land Commission has added two new staff members in order to help achieve their goals. The growing organisation, which was established in April 2017 in accordance with the Land Reform (Scotland) Act 2016, hopes that the new additions will add experience to their team. The two new policy officers, Katherine Pollard and James…
Read MorePeter and the Wolf gets a special Scottish makeover for the jazz orchestra
A traditional story has been given a Scots makeover, for the Scottish National Jazz Orchestra. They will perform Liz Lochhead’s take on Peter and the Wolf (orchestrated by Tommy Smith) and The Carnival of the Animals (orchestrated by Makoto Ozone). This month, virtuoso pianist Makoto Ozone and leading Scots actor Tam Dean Burn join the…
Read MoreCelebrating Scotland’s magnificent culture and landscape for a weekend
A celebration of the Scottish landscape and cultural heritage is being held later this month. Visitors are being invited to take part in a traditional Wassail event, a human symphony and much more, as part of a weekend of free family-friendly activities in and around South Lanarkshire’s Chatelherault Country Park, Hamilton, Larkhall and Quarter, on…
Read MoreMany happy returns – with a multi-million expansion plan at Glenmorangie
Glenmorangie is celebrating its 175th birthday with plans for a multi-million-pound expansion. The highland firm aim to add a second still house to its site, which they say will let them keep up with global demand for the whisky. Subject to planning approval, the new still house will feature two copper stills, which will work…
Read MoreScotland fights back against the counterfeits in China
Scotch whisky’s trademark has been renewed in China until 2028. The Scotch whisky industry has renewed its trademark in the far east for another decade, to help in order to protect future growth of the industry. Karen Betts, chief executive of industry body the Scotch Whisky Association (SWA), revealed the news when she accompanied Prime…
Read MoreInternational ticket rush for Spirit of Speyside Whisky Festival
Dram lovers from all over the world will be descending on Scotland this May, as the Spirit of Speyside Whisky Festival celebrates soaring sales. A total of 116 events sold out in first 24 hours with ticket sale value increasing by over £30,000. Almost 5000 tickets valued at £154,000 were bought within 24 hours of…
Read MoreEden Mill announces plans for £4million expansion
A Scots distillery is set for a multi-million expansion. Eden Mill has unveiled ambitious plans to create a new distillery and brewery just metres from its current headquarters in Fife. The £4million expansion project in Guardbridge will see historic former paper mill buildings refurbished to become Eden Mill’s new home – allowing them to increase…
Read MoreScotland’s answer to eau de vie is being produced in Fife
A Fife microdistillery has launched Scotland’s first version of the famous French eau de vie. Tayport-based Tay Spirits has created Never 25, using locally-source produce, to make the spirit. The grain is is milled, mashed, fermented and triple-distilled, before fruit is added and macerated into the spirit – before it is distilled for a fourth…
Read MoreCameron McNeish wins 2018 Scottish Award for Excellence in Mountain Culture
Scottish mountain walker Cameron McNeish has won the prestigious Scottish Award for Excellence in Mountain Culture in 2018. Nominated by the public and his peers as a mountain hero who celebrates achievement, accomplishment and the spirit of adventure, Cameron – also a wilderness bikepacker and adviser to various organisations on outdoor pursuits, in his field…
Read MoreStars give their support to International Scotch Whisky Day
Scotland’s national drink will tomorrow be celebrated globally from free distillery tours across Scotland to a series of red carpet events around the world. Thursday, 8 February, is International Scotch Whisky Day. The annual diary date invites whisky lovers to raise a dram to Scotch, with A-listers James Marsden, Suki Waterhouse and Shanina Shaik launching…
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