Scotland
Glen Moray unveils final expression for 2021
Glen Moray has released another Warehouse 1 treasure just in time for Christmas, the 2008 Manzanilla Finish. An example of Warehouse 1’s innovation and experimentation, this very special dram is strictly limited to only 1240 cask-strength bottles. The Manzanilla Finish celebrates the distilling team’s creativity with a fresh, evocative and luxurious dram. It’s a partnership…
Read MoreThis fish dish is the perfect winter warmer
Looking for a new fish dish to try this festive season? Look no further. This lattice-topped fish and leek pie, doesn’t only look great, it taste great too! This winter warmer is a perfect Boxing Day option, high in protein, low in fat and once it’s in the oven you can get back to entertaining…
Read MoreA 60th birthday present – £100,000 to enjoy the mountains
The Scottish Mountaineering Trust marks a special birthday next year – and it’s giving away a present. For its diamond birthday next year, the Scottish Mountaineering Trust is offering a ‘Diamond Grant’ of up to £100,000, to a project that helps more people to experience and enjoy the mountains, especially in Scotland. The Trust was…
Read MoreCod with chestnut, parmesan and parsley stuffing
Add fish to your celebrations this festive season with tasty recipes that are ready in no time. This cod with chestnut, parmesan and parsley stuffing recipe is the perfect substitute to a roast turkey and it’s packed full of healthy, affordable and readily available ingredients. It’s a true showstopper and makes a fantastic meat-free alternative…
Read MoreAn insight into Scotland’s lost love of pewter
Pewter was in everyday use in most households, churches and places of commerce in Europe for hundreds of years. But it fell out of favour in the eighteenth and nineteenth centuries as new materials and manufacturing methods became available. The pewter wares of Scotland have for a long time interested collectors, who have been attracted…
Read MoreAn amusing look at 50 of the ‘worst’ Scots
Acclaimed writer Allan Brown has amassed a hilarious collection of portraits of 50 of the most prominent offending villains and numpties. He cast a sharp over those who he considers have hindered rather than helped Scotland throughout its history. The list includes historic ambassadors such as Robert Burns to popular personalities such as Billy Connolly.…
Read MoreRSABI appoints Carol McLaren as new chief executive
RSABI, the charity supporting people in Scottish agriculture, has announced its new chief executive. The trustees are delighted with the appointment of Carol McLaren as the organisation’s new chief executive. RSABI provides emotional, practical and financial support to people involved in Scottish agriculture. Last year, the charity helped over 700 people and their families, with…
Read MoreWorld Gaelic Week is ready to be held next year
Scotland is to hold the first-ever World Gaelic Week next year. Following on from the international success of #LàAbairtNaGàidhlig or #sayagaelicphraseday during lockdown, Seachdain na Gàidhlig, or World Gaelic Week, will be a seven day programme of events, taking place from Monday March 21 to Sunday 27 2022. Pronounced ‘Shach-keen na Gaaah-lik’ (ch like loch),…
Read MoreNew online resource planned for wild swimming
A new project is aiming to develop an online resource for Scotland’s wild swimmers. The University of the Highlands and Islands has launched the project. SwimWild, a company which offers open water coaching, adventures and events, is working with Moray College UHI’s computing and digital media department to create a portal where enthusiasts can find…
Read MoreThe roaring twenties at the Scotch Malt Whisky Society
The world’s most entertaining whisky club is having a one-night only evening of glitz and glamour. The Scotch Malt Whisky Society (SMWS) is transforming its Members’ Room at 28 Queen Street in Edinburgh into a Gatsby-themed party for one night only. From 7pm on Friday, 26 November, the venue will be transported back to the…
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