Scotland
Whisky society offer online tastings and drams
The world’s leading whisky club is helping to lift spirits by bringing its community of whisky lovers together with home tastings, online masterclasses and guidance on how to survive this unprecedented period of isolation. In uncertain times, the Scotch Malt Whisky Society is helping to keep spirits high by setting up an online Members’ Room…
Read MoreCall to join daily Scottish birdwatch
Scots are being invited to join in with the RSPB’s daily breakfast birdwatch. It is taking place between 8-9am weekdays, at a time when many of us would have been commuting to work, doing the school run, or otherwise unable to enjoy the splendour of nature, from the safety of our homes. Using #BreakfastBirdwatch on…
Read MoreStores to install cough and sneeze checkout screens
New safety screens to be installed at checkouts in supermarket stores nationwide from today. Lidl announced it will install checkout protection screens across all its stores in Scotland and the rest of the UK. The safety measure will see thousands of screens rolled out in stores across the country in order to protect Lidl colleagues…
Read MoreNon-essential travel on inter-island ferries ended
Only critical travel can be undertaken by the public to travel to and from Scotland’s islands. The announcement was made yesterday evening in response to the coronavirus pandemic, by the Scottish and UK Governments. Critical travel is defined as: Shopping for basic necessities; Access to medical care or medical needs such as pharmacies; Travel to…
Read MoreIce cream parlour aims to deliver tubs of joy
A Scots ice cream parlour is bringing a smile to everyone’s face in St Andrews with the introduction of their ice cream delivery service. Jannettas Gelateria owners Nicola and Owen Hazel are set to brighten the days of customers with a range of 54 flavours to choose from. From ice cream classics like chocolate and…
Read MoreHostelling Scotland to temporarily close its network
Hostelling Scotland has today announced the temporary closure of all 33 youth hostels within its network across the country with immediate effect – and until further notice. Following the latest Government guidelines to prevent the spread of Coronavirus (COVID-19), Hostelling Scotland hash taken the decision. It is a self-funding charitable organisation with 33 hostels located…
Read MoreScotch whisky industry seeks business support clarity
The Scotch Whisky Association has welcomed the unprecedented government support to business announced last week. The announcement, as a result of the disruption being caused across the economy by COVID-19, offers significant reassurance to Scotch whisky businesses. However, the industry is also seeking urgent assurances from Ministers on aspects of the support package, including whether…
Read MoreThe Scot taking pictures in warzones
Photojournalist David Pratt has spent almost 40 years capturing indelible images of conflict across the globe, but there is one country which has stamped its place on his life and career. His work features on BBC Scotland in Pictures from Afghanistan, being shown on Tuesday 24 March from 10-11pm. As he says in Pictures from…
Read MoreA wildlife visit to the remote St Kilda
The isolated archipelago of St Kilda, Great Britain’s most westerly point, needs our help to ensure that it remains rich with wildlife and history. St Kilda always provokes a passionate response. So many people would love to go there, while those lucky enough to have done so will tell you colourful tales of their voyage…
Read MoreWater and Glasgow – Scotland’s river city
Water has played a pivotal role in the shaping of the city of Glasgow and its photogenic value is worth its weight in gold. According to Confucius, the first and most important way to gain wisdom is through reflection. And the city of Glasgow certainly has a colourful and varied history to reflect upon. From…
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