Scotland
Hotel bookings boost after re-opening confirmation
Crerar Hotels has reported a sharp spike in bookings following the announcement that travel restrictions would be lifted, and tourist accommodation able to re-open, on 26 April. The group, which boasts seven idyllic hotels and inns in some of Scotland’s most breath-taking locations, saw a 130 per cent week-on-week increase in booking revenues after Nicola…
Read MoreDavid Livingstone Birthplace reopening for summer 2021
The David Livingstone Birthplace in South Lanarkshire, home to one of Scotland’s most famous explorers, is set to reopen this summer following a £9.1m regeneration plan. Located on the site of the former Blantyre Works Mill, on the banks of the River Clyde, the Birthplace includes a brand new exhibition space in the historic Shuttle…
Read MoreJohnnie Walker keeps walking in sustainability push
Johnnie Walker has launched The Next Steps initiative, its most ambitious sustainability drive to date, putting the focus firmly on more sustainable socialising for everyone. The initiative is a wide-ranging action plan that will see the whisky-maker keep walking to become more sustainable by design from ‘grain to glass’. The initiative is part of the…
Read MoreNTS issues call to make Culloden a World Heritage Site
The National Trust for Scotland is calling on politicians to support Culloden’s bid to become a recognised World Heritage Site and increase protection for Scotland’s historic battlefields. Scotland’s national conservation charity has outlined proposals for battlefield locations in a in a new manifesto published ahead of the forthcoming Scottish Parliamentary Elections on May 6. The…
Read MoreThe Glenturret prepares to reopen its doors to visitors
Scotland’s oldest working distillery, The Glenturret, is reopening its popular visitor centre for distillery tours. Set in the spectacular Perthshire countryside, it will return on April 26, along with the new gift shop and café. The whiskies at The Glenturret are traditionally hand-crafted today in the same way that they have been since 1763. Guests…
Read MoreThe Scottish Rum Festival is on the way this summer
It’s one of the fastest growing drinks in popularity in Scotland – and the Scottish Rum Festival is taking place online this summer. Running for a second year, from 17-18 July, the Scottish Rum Festival is this summer’s unmissable drinks event – and Cask & Still, sister title of Scottish Field, we are proud to…
Read MoreFour new single cask whiskies from GlenAllachie
The GlenAllachie Distillery has revealed a new batch of single casks bottled exclusively for UK specialist retailers. Led by industry veteran Billy Walker, these come after their World’s Best Single Malt award win (World Whiskies Awards, 2021). Each instalment of single cask expressions highlights Billy’s expertise in wood management, using only the finest quality casks…
Read MoreHuge sales rise thanks to virtual drinks events
A Scots distillery has seen online sales increase by 250% over the past year, thanks to the success of their virtual drinks experiences. When COVID hit in March 2020, the Stirling Distillery tour, shop and gin school were all temporarily closed, so the business had to rethink its approach and fast. Founders June and Cameron…
Read MoreExtensive look at the history of Scots clans
The Scottish Clan & Family Encyclopedia is an expansive and detailed look at the history of Scottish clanship. This is a hefty hardback reference book which features an impressive selection of respected contributors. For those interested in Scottish history this tome is an excellent chronicle of one of its most important facets, the clans. However,…
Read MoreDewar’s golf sponsorship comes to the fore
Dewar’s has become the official blended Scotch whisky of the US Open. This will begin with the 121st US Open Championship, scheduled for June 14-20, at Torrey Pines Golf Course in San Diego, California. The multi-year agreement has been reached with the United States Golf Association. Mike Davis, CEO of the USGA, said: #Dewar’s blended…
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