Scotland
Former policeman uses his eye to write new novel
Peter Ritchie uses his past experience gained from a career as a senior police officer to write this crime fiction novel with astonishing authenticity and intrigue. The book has such character and charm that it makes the life of crime seem almost appealing, if it weren’t for the violence, illegality and constant paranoia that accompanies…
Read MoreNorth Coast 500 boosts economy by £22million
A major new evaluation report has found that the North Coast 500 has boosted the North Highland economy by more than £22million over 12 months. The study, conducted by the Moffat Centre for Tourism at Glasgow Caledonian University, found that the North Coast 500 generated more than £22.89million in Gross Value Added (GVA) throughout 2018.…
Read MoreNectar Grove whisky returns for a limited release
Wemyss Malts has reintroduced the award-winning limited edition blended malt Scotch whisky named Nectar Grove, by bottling it as a batch strength release. Nectar Grove is a combination of light and nutty Highland Scotch whiskies that have been carefully and considerately combined together before finishing for a further period in casks which had previously held…
Read MoreTrump puts 25% tariff on Scotch whisky
New trade tariffs imposed on exports of single malt whisky have been slated by the Scotch industry. Single malt Scotch whisky exported to the United States will now face a tariff of 25% following a ruling by the World Trade Organisation. The duty is part of a raft of measures being imposed by the US…
Read MoreScotland’s top visitor attractions shortlist revealed
The Association of Scottish Visitor Attractions has announced the shortlist for its annual awards which celebrate the best of the visitor attractions sector in Scotland. The ASVA represents the interests of the visitor attractions sector in Scotland. The awards ceremony, sponsored by Brodies, will take place at a glittering gala dinner during ASVA’s annual two-day…
Read MoreThe mystery and hunt for the fabled Blue Horse
Dark and atmospheric, this much-anticipated novel set in the art world tells the story of George Newhouse who is a newly appointed art curator at the Public Gallery in Edinburgh. His obsessive search for a missing Dutch masterpiece, the titular Blue Horse, leads him from Edinburgh to London, Venice and New York. The painting’s provenance…
Read MoreThe eagle has landed – and it’s made of chocolate
A team of expert pastry chefs at Perthshire’s Gleneagles Hotel have unveiled a jaw-dropping 4 foot high chocolate sculpture of the hotel’s iconic eagle logo. Led by Gleneagles’ executive pastry chef, Phil Skinazi, the team of four pastry chefs spent over 80 hours creating the giant chocolate show-stopper, which was hand-crafted from 36kg of 55%…
Read MoreEmerging talent welcomed to Scottish Opera
Scottish Opera has welcomed a talented group of emerging artists for the 2019/20 season. They are Samuel Bordoli, Arthur Bruce, Jasmine Clark, Charlie Drummond, Mark Nathan, Michael Papadopoulos and Lucy Walters. The Scottish Opera Emerging Artists programme was launched in 2009 and offers young artists a period of full-time work with the Company to help…
Read MoreKirsten is master whisky maker for The Macallan
The Macallan has appointed Kirsteen Campbell, renowned throughout the industry for her expertise and knowledge, as master whisky maker for its single maltwhisky. She will lead a newly strengthened whisky mastery team, enhanced to continue delivering the outstanding quality, natural colour and distinctive aromas and flavours of The Macallan. The team now also incorporates the…
Read MoreVisitScotland reveals first research into Chinese visitors
As China celebrates its national golden week, VisitScotland has revealed first of its kind research into what Chinese holidaymakers think of Scotland. The national tourism organisation is marking the Chinese holiday – which honours the Peoples Republic of China being established – with new data revealing that 87 per cent of Chinese visitors to Scotland…
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