Scotland
A new rye cask whisky from the Isle of Jura
Isle of Jura has launched a new Jura 14 Year Old American Rye Cask whisky. To celebrate all that is great about Jura, owners Whyte and Mackay looked to create whiskies which tell the story of the island, the people and explain why they we make whisky the way we do. Beginning its journey in…
Read MoreA modern gothic thriller set in Glasgow
A novel that manages to be colourful, gritty, modern, and gothic all within its 368 pages. Twenty years after the events of Welsh’s The Cutting Room, Glasgow is a vastly different scene for the LGBTQ+ community as improvements in human rights, technology, dating (see: hook-up) apps, and even Covid regulations have changed the landscape. When…
Read MoreHighland malt reveals new ‘To What Matters’ campaign
Tomatin has launched a new campaign designed to remind people about the important things in life. ‘To What Matters’ is the latest chapter in the brand’s evolution; a positive call to arms that represents the spiritual DNA of Tomatin – a human belief in what’s truly important in life: the significant moments. For its debut,…
Read MoreUp, up and away as balloon adventures return
Webster Adventures, Scotland’s premier hot air ballooning company, has started its 2022 ballooning season. Following the pandemic, this is the first time in two years that the business has properly returned to the skies with a full ballooning itinerary, with a curtailed schedule last year and no flights at all in 2020. The booking site…
Read MoreReady to commemorate the Battle of Culloden
The National Trust for Scotland has confirmed details of events to commemorate the Battle of Culloden for April 2022. A programme of events, some in person at the site of the 1746 battle, and some online will run from Thursday 14 – Sunday 17 April, exploring the battle, its tactics and its impact, as well…
Read MoreSinger Jill Jackson set to release new album Yours Aye
Jill Jackson, one of Scotland’s leading singer-songwriters, is set to release her beautifully crafted new album, Yours Aye, on Friday 6 May. This latest record from the acclaimed Americana artist is her most exposing body of work to date and one which showcases her heart-rending vocals and demonstrates the care and sensitivity with which she…
Read MoreHostelling Scotland fully open for business again
Hostelling Scotland is delighted to announce that their network of 29 VisitScotland quality assured Youth Hostels is now fully opened for the first time in more than two years. The 91-year-old, not for profit, self-funded charity, has confirmed that from cities to islands, beaches to hills and mountains, and all points in between, the Youth…
Read MoreFour new expressions from Benriach going worldwide
Benriach is releasing a quartet of whiskies for the global travel retail market. To showcase its long-standing tradition of distilling classic, peated and triple distilled whisky, the range includes Benriach Quarter Cask, Benriach Smoky Quarter Cask, Benriach Triple Distilled Ten and their oldest ever triple distilled expression, Benriach 22 Year Old Triple Distilled. Benriach’s tradition…
Read MoreEnjoy the best of Scotland – and be as safe as possible
With the Easter holidays heralding what is traditionally seen as the start of the Scottish tourism season, VisitScotland has unveiled a new campaign to help visitors and locals enjoy Scotland safely and responsibly. Keep Scotland Unspoiled will use social media, local radio and digital marketing to educate, inspire and inform people about issues such as…
Read MoreTamdhu unveils its new 18-year-old whisky
Tamdhu Speyside single malt Scotch whisky has announced the arrival of its 18-Year-Old – the latest addition to its 100% sherry cask matured collection. Tamdhu only matures in the finest Oloroso Seasoned Sherry Casks sourced from Spain, so when a small selection of these fine casks came of age, the time was right for the…
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