Scotland
Scotch whisky brand launches exclusive in India
William Lawson’s has announced the launch of its 13-year-old Scotch whisky variant. Produced by Bacardi, is was launched exclusively in Telangana, India. Telangana is one of the biggest Scotch whisky markets in India and one of the key markets for William Lawson’s. The launch of William Lawson’s marks the brand’s entry in the premium Scotch…
Read MoreCelebrations for Sir Walter Scott’s 250th anniversary
A major international celebration of the 250th anniversary of the life and works of Sir Walter Scott is being launched this weekend. Taking place on Saturday 20 March, World Storytelling Day, there will be a spectacular light show. The night sky at Smailholm Tower, in the Scottish Borders, will be lit up by the world…
Read MorePour & Sip to make whisky a little bit more fun
A whisky subscription service aims to make drams less intimidating, more accessible, and much more fun. Pour & Sip is a solution for the whisky newbie, seasoned sipper, and everything in between, as it delivers five 30ml samples straight to subscribers’ doorsteps each month. Its passionate team of experts choose five whiskies to go in…
Read MoreTurning back the clock to Dundee’s tram years
I love looking at old photos that are full of character, and Lost Tramways of Scotland: Dundee is full of them. Dusting down historic images of Dundee’s tramways – which survived from the late-1800s until the mid-1950s, when their removal met substantial opposition – Waller’s book is largely a photographic record of the beautiful trams…
Read MoreA real celebration of Scotland’s women of note
An unwillingness to acknowledge women or their achievements is a thread woven through history in every corner of the globe. It’s with this in mind that Stevenson has written a collection of poems which celebrate and pay tribute to the many women who have contributed to Scottish history, from queens and scientists to salt-sellers and…
Read MoreGolden age restoration for iconic Grand Central Hotel
The iconic Grand Central Hotel in the heart of Glasgow has completed a multi-million-pound refurbishment to become one of Scotland’s first voco hotel. The hotel will welcome guests who need to travel (in line with Scottish Government’s exceptions and guidelines) as voco Grand Central, Glasgow from March 22, a whole year after the hotel closed…
Read MoreStirling Whisky Festival aims for October date
The 10th Stirling Whisky Festival has been confirmed for October 30 this year. Originally scheduled for May 2021, this popular event hosted by Stirling Spirit Co, has been given a new date following the latest Scottish government guidelines. Held at the historic Stirling Highland Hotel, whisky lovers will get to sample over 100 malts and…
Read MoreAn adventurous tale to appeal to early teens
Using Smailholm’s natural beauty as the backdrop to a secret, magical world, Williams’ 16th-century tale is full of imagination. Wynn, daughter of Laird and Lady Hoppringle, uncovers a miniature world unfurling beneath the brambles at Smailholm Tower – a scene reminiscent of The Borrowers and Alice in Wonderland – and works to break the curse…
Read MoreTullibardine reveals the Murray Double Wood Edition
Tullibardine is expanding its collection of award-winning whiskies after revealing The Murray Double Wood Edition. The new single malt, available in 70cl, is the eighth edition in the brand’s much-celebrated Marquess Collection and has been expertly crafted at Tullibardine’s Perthshire distillery in the Scottish Highlands. The Murray Double Wood is aged in first-fill Bourbon casks…
Read MoreSpeyside distillery enters the smoke season
Smoky whiskies are not traditionally associated with Speyside. Now creative Speyside distillery, Benriach, has released a brand new expression, Smoke Season, to add to its recently revamped portfolio. They have looked back through their archives and it’s clear that heavily peated single malts were the preferred palate of the region back in the 19th century.…
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