Scotland
World’s first regulated whisky fund reaches the UK
The Single Malt Fund – the world’s first regulated and publicly listed single malt whisky fund – has arrived in the UK. Supervised by the Swedish Financial Supervisory Authority and listed on the Nordic Growth Market (NGM) exchange in Stockholm, Sweden, The Single Malt Fund aims to raise a maximum €25M, and has already started…
Read MoreJoyce is tireless in her Selkirk community work
Selkirk’s Joyce Wright is well known for her fundraising and volunteer work. Her generosity of spirit was recognised with a British Empire Medal How did you first get involved with Cancer Research? After my dad died from cancer I wanted to do something, so I organised a sponsored walk and it took off from there.…
Read MoreMeeting the maelstrom that is Corryvreckan
The Corryvreckan whirlpool is the world’s third largest and its massive tidal upswellings and boiling waters make for a memorable experience. The dictionary gives the meaning of the word ‘maelstrom’ as a confused, disorientated state of affair; an irresistably overpowering influence for destruction. It is a description that suits the Coire Bhreacain – translated from…
Read MoreBespoke 30 litre whisky casks on sale at distillery
Raasay Distillery is offering bespoke 30 litre casks of its very first expression of the Raasay single malt. Proud to chart its own course, Raasay Distillery’s Scotch whisky oak casks are available to purchase on the distillery’s website and are priced from £999. The smaller casks make the island’s first expression more accessible to whisky…
Read MoreFive decades of whisky blended in one bottle
Tomatin Distillery is celebrating 50 years of excellence with a new single malt – Decades II. Released as a tribute to the long serving distillery staff, this fantastic expression is a limited edition run of 3600 bottles, each on sale for £175 at specialist retailers. The unique expression is a marriage of 21 casks, selected…
Read MoreWill you dress your pet up this Halloween?
A sixth of Scottish pet-owners are planning on dressing their pet up for Halloween. When it comes to costume choices, pet owners have been inspired by politics on both sides of the Atlantic, with Donald Trump and Boris Johnson topping the list of dog outfits this year. Pet owners are also taking inspiration from celebrity…
Read MoreVote on the top 30 to pick your best Scots word
The search to find nation’s favourite Scots word has been narrowed down to a shortlist. Scottish Book Trust, the national charity transforming lives through reading and writing, has revealed the shortlist for their Book Week Scotland vote. Tying in with A Year of Conversation and the International Year of Indigenous Languages, the public were invited…
Read MoreTop European whisky revealed as coming from Wales
The European Whisky of the Year has been named by an influential guide – and the shock news is, it’s from Wales. Penderyn, a UK single malt whisky brand based in the Brecon Beacons, is celebrating a remarkable 2019 with another accolade which has just been announced. A Madeira Single Cask Edition, which was created…
Read MoreScottish International Storytelling Festival word is out
The Scottish International Storytelling Festival – one of the most admired storytelling events in the world – is now underway. This year’s event, Beyond Words, will run until 31 October in Edinburgh, encompassing a wealth of cultures, traditions and styles. Prepare to enter a world of stories within the Festival City. The 31st Festival celebrates…
Read MoreRare Scotch miniature sells at auction for £4000
A record £4000 has been paid for what a miniature of Old Orkney – in what is believed to be the most expensive whisky miniature ever sold at auction. Bottled in the 1920s or 1930s, the single 5cl miniature of Old Orkney ‘0.0.’ Real Liqueur Whisky from the long closed Stromness Distillery was featured in…
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