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Gilchristland is an ace property with its own tennis court
A superb small estate has come onto the market in Dumfries and Galloway. Gilchristland is situated in the Nith valley south east of Thornhill. The accommodation, presented by Galbraith, in the modern country house comprises four reception rooms, five double bedrooms, with a two bedroom attic flat. Outside is a former walled garden, lawns, planted borders…
Read MorePith and Power exhibition looks at the politics of Robert Burns
A new art exhibition is celebrating the political influences of Robert Burns. The public are being invited to discover the political poetry of Robert Burns with Pith & Power, a brand new exhibition launching at the Saltire Society in Edinburgh, from today. The artist behind the exhibition, Andrew Redmond Barr, believes 2018 should begin with…
Read MoreRabbie’s letter goes on public show for the first time in over a century
A letter from Robert Burns to one of his oldest friends, which has not been seen in public for more than 100 years, has gone on show at the National Library of Scotland today. It was acquired last year by the Library at auction and tells of an evening Burns spent with his former school-friend…
Read MoreGlenmorangie has created Astar in the making
A Scotch whisky which has been on a decade-long journey is the perfect accompaniment to Burns Night. In 2008, on its ceaseless quest for perfection, Glenmorangie created The Astar (Scots Gaelic for ‘journey’), a single malt whisky entirely matured in bespoke oak casks from the Ozark mountains of Missouri, designed to impart the wood’s maximum…
Read MoreBurns Night gives a huge boost to Scottish food suppliers
A supermarket firm has revealed that its Burns Night supplies are worth £340,000 to the Scottish economy. Aldi’s Scottish suppliers are celebrating Burns Night with a lucrative deal that will see thousands of products sold in 762 Aldi stores in Scotland, England and Wales. Suppliers including McIntosh of Strathmore, Traditional Scottish Ales and Highland Game…
Read MoreFine dining is moved up a level with Rufflets in St Andrews
Whilst much of St Andrews has been in hibernation since the turn of the new year, one restaurant has been keeping busy. The team at Rufflets have been creating a brand new dining experience. After an investment of over £100,000 and taking the place of the Terrace Restaurant, Seasons at Rufflets opens on Friday, 26…
Read MoreScots musicians brought together for a special Burns Night playlist
Burns Night is only a day away, and it’s easy to get into the spirit with a brand new playlist to be the perfect background to any Burns party. Music fans can get into the celebrations with a special Burns inspired playlist, launching on all streaming platforms. Warner Music Group (WMG) has teamed up with…
Read MoreDistilleries report a record number of visitors
Scotch whisky tourism is in good spirits at the turn of 2018, as latest figures reveal a record year of visitors to Diageo distilleries across Scotland, according to new figures released this week. Over the past 12 months (January –December 2017), the number of tourists visiting Diageo’s 12 distillery visitor centres across Scotland reached a…
Read MoreSeven Scots take honours at wine and spirits awards
Seven Scots were honoured as some of only 440 people in world this year to be awarded the coveted WSET Diploma from the Wine & Spirits Education Trust (WSET). Three outstanding individuals were also announced as the winners of prestigious wine and spirits industry awards. Over 500 of the most influential wine and spirits professionals…
Read MoreFloors Castle offers the perfect venue for those wanting their own ‘royal wedding’
As the excitement ahead of Prince Harry and Princess Eugenie’s weddings builds, a Borders castle has launched its own ‘royal’ wedding venue. A very special wedding venue with important royal connections has just been launched at Floors Castle, Kelso, the Scottish Borders home of the Duke and Duchess of Roxburghe. The Queen’s House is a…
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