Scotland
Justin recognised as a Master of Wine
An Edinburgh man has been crowned as a new Master of Wine. The news was announced by the Institute of Masters of Wine, as he is one of two new members of the IMW. Justin Martindale is based in Scotland and Jonny Orton is south of the border. There are now 420 MWs globally –…
Read MoreNew appointment at Scotland’s Rural College
A new appointment to Scotland’s Rural College will help the institution enhance and develop its business-led research portfolio and academia to business engagement. Dr Susannah Bolton, who has been appointed to the new post of vice principal – enterprise and knowledge exchange, will play a leading role in shaping and growing SRUC’s enterprise activities and…
Read MoreScotland’s capital shown literally in a different light
When people visit Scotland, something they always notice is the weather. You can never quite guarantee that it will be the same two days in a row – look at the past week, for example – heavy rain and wind on Saturday, and Sunday was like a cool summer’s day. This inclement weather has been…
Read MoreBe Your Best Self backs Scotswomen in farming
There’s spaces available on a course through a scheme that supports women living or working in agriculture in Scotland to build their confidence and enhance their skills. The Scottish Government-funded ‘Be Your Best Self’ programme, whose delivery agents include experts in personal development facilitation, mental fitness coaching and agriculture, currently has a few remaining spaces…
Read MoreScotland’s Census 2022 launches
Scotland’s Census 2022 launches today (February 28) with a call for households across Scotland to complete their return. The census is a unique count of everyone in Scotland; it is used to plan vital public services and inform investment in areas such as education, transport, health and social care. For the first time it is…
Read MoreMaggie Alphonsi MBE to mark International Women’s Day
Maggie Alphonsi, the face of international women’s rugby, is to help celebrate International Women’s Day in Scotland. She will open a stellar line up of events running from Tuesday, 8 March – Friday, 11 March with an online session, as the University of Aberdeen once again hosts a series of inspirational online and in-person events.…
Read MoreWinter Olympics star backs Here We Snow campaign
Beijing Winter Olympics ski star Kirsty Muir has called on Scots to hit the slopes as she joins a campaign to encourage more people to take up snow sports in her home country. Snowsport Scotland hopes the Aberdeen ski sensation’s incredible performance on her Winter Olympics debut at just 17 will inspire the next generation…
Read MoreA celebration for the taste buds at The Ivy on the Square
Rugby fans who can’t make it to the each of the games – and those who want to continue celebrating – can enjoy a little of the Six Nations in their glasses. Edinburgh’s The Ivy on the Square is celebrating the beloved sporting event with the creation of six limited-edition cocktails, each dedicated to the…
Read MoreA trip doon the watter that may float your boat
The west of Scotland sense of humour is a creature in its own right. And if you’re a fan of the likes of Tony Roper and Dorothy Paul, the Kerryoans up the Clyde! is definitely the book for you. This book, illustrated by Bob Dewar, recounts the adventures of a vessel full of character with…
Read MoreTobermory Distillery unveils its new 24-year-old
Tobermory Distillery is today announcing the launch of its limited edition 24-Year-Old expression. This is the second release in the distillery’s highly collectible Hebridean Series, following the success of the award-winning Tobermory 23. Inspired by Mull’s 300-miles of stunning coastline and sea air, the Oloroso cask finish is a rare, limited release single malt, perfect…
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