Scotland
Walkers: Check for deer stalkers before hitting the hills
Hillwalkers are being encouraged to check online for deer stalking information before setting out during the busiest part of the season. Scottish Natural Heritage (manages the Heading for the Scottish Hills website which provides details on deer stalking on estates between July and late October to help walkers avoid disturbing stalking. The website makes it…
Read MoreTen fascinating facts about… Arran
The Isle of Arran is the largest island in the Firth of Clyde and the seventh largest Scottish island. It’s an island of adventure and history, and here are 10 fascinating facts about Arran. Lochranza Castle was used as the model for the castle in the Tintin adventure The Black Island. The island is also…
Read MoreTen fantastic places to visit in… Blair Atholl
Highland Perthshire is such a beautiful area of Scotland, with a rugged natural charm. Here we suggest 10 places which are worth a visit. PASS OF KILLIECRANKIE This stunning gorge was the scene of the battle of Killiecrankie, when the Jacobites defeated the troops of King William of Orange. The visitor centre has natural history…
Read MoreBlood mystery at the heart of tense new thriller
The End of the Line comes from Gillian Galbraith, a former advocate at the Scottish Bar, specialising in medical negligence and author of the bestselling Alice Rice Mysteries comes a tense new thriller. When a 90-year-old man is found dead in his Edinburgh mansion, the bibliophile reviewing the old man’s documentation questions the circumstances surrounding…
Read MoreMulti-million pound opening in heart of Edinburgh
The hotly anticipated Market Street hotel opened its doors in the heart of Edinburgh’s city centre today. The hotel has revealed 98 urban boutique style rooms and suites, a vibrant new reception up on the seventh floor with incredible views and a serene and stylish lobby area punctuated with signature interiors that pay homage to…
Read MoreEdinburgh Gin unveils new full-strength flavoured gin
Edinburgh Gin continues to expand its full-strength flavoured offering with the creation of Lemon & Jasmine. Following the hugely successful launch of Edinburgh Gin’s Rhubarb & Ginger gin in May, the new Lemon & Jasmine spirit combines the juniper-forward profile of a London Dry with natural flavours of fresh lemon and aromatic jasmine. Sales of…
Read More56-year-old blended whisky set to go on sale
The Last Drop Distillers have announced the launch of their oldest blended Scotch whisky they have bottled to date. The 56 Year Old blended Scotch whisky comprises over 60% single malts and is a truly remarkable example of balance, wearing its age with grace and dignity. Launching in September, this marks The Last Drop’s 16th…
Read MoreAward-winning firm launch new dairy-free ice cream
An award-winning Scots firm has launched a strawberry flavoured dairy-free ice cream, to add to their offerings this summer. Created by Equi’s Ice Cream in Hamilton, using a unique blend of coconut oil and strawberry puree, Strictly Strawberry contains 97 calories and 3.1g of fat per 100g with no dairy products to create a creamy…
Read MoreThe Gruffalo marks its birthday with Scots castle visit
This year marks the 20th anniversary of the publication of The Gruffalo by Scots-based writer Julia Donaldson. To celebrate, the National Trust for Scotland’s Fyvie Castle is getting ready to welcome a special visitor later this month. The Gruffalo will be going for a walk at the historic Aberdeenshire castle on Saturday 24 And Sunday…
Read MoreTen fantastic places to visit in… the Cairngorms
The Cairngorms may not be in the heart of central Scotland, but they are worth beating a path to. The area is rich in history, from royalty to railways, with so much to see and do. Here’s 10 things we recommend. BALMORAL CASTLE Balmoral was built for Queen Victoria in 1855 as a private holiday…
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