Scotland
Nc’nean Distillery in £1.7million funding boost
Scotland’s leading female-founded, organic and sustainable whisky distillery, Nc’nean, has successfully raised more than £1.7m in a new funding round. The money has come from both a crowdfunding campaign and private investors to help accelerate its current growth plans. The innovative whisky distillery exceeded its funding target in little over a week after launching the…
Read MoreCaorunn Gin looks to make a global push
Caorunn Gin has appointed the Leith Agency to develop a global campaign which will launch later this year in key focus markets, after a competitive pitch . Caorunn, part of International Beverage Holdings Ltd, is one of the original Scottish super premium handcrafted gins and remains in the top 20 premium gins in the UK.…
Read MoreBrash McKelvie – Dealing with a weighty matter
Scottish Field’s online columnist Brash McKelvie was in for a shock when they went to the chemist. Here are the cast of characters that share the vicissitudes of life: Scragend – a Rhode Island Red of indeterminate age and foul nature. Shitting Cat – does exactly what it says on the tin. The Beloved –…
Read MoreThe Fife Arms celebrates whisky throughout March
The Fife Arms in Braemar will this month celebrate Scotland’s national drink with a mixture of talks, drop-in tasting sessions and whisky pairing dinners. Over the month, the programme of talks and whisky tastings will delve into the origins of the bracing spirit and explore old feuding malt dynasties and scotch smuggling as we journey…
Read MoreScotland’s sealife at heart of whale and dolphin watch
Scotland played a major part in the Sea Watch Foundation’s 2019 National Whale and Dolphin Watch event. The survey revealed striking biodiversity with an impressive 13 species of cetaceans seen around the British Isles. This was a number which has only been recorded twice before in the history of the event. The total number of…
Read MoreScotland ready for world class line-up of literary talent
StAnza, Scotland’s International Poetry Festival is just days away from welcoming the world to Scotland for another outstanding festival, celebrating poetry in all its forms. The annual event which opens on Wednesday will run from 4-8 March, bringing dozens of local, national and international poets to St Andrews for this year’s festival. StAnza 2020 will…
Read MoreDesigns on success for Seven Crofts gin at awards
Ullapool’s Highland Liquor Company was awarded the Best New Launch Design at the World Gin Awards for their Seven Crofts gin. This was the only Scottish gin to be recognised at the awards and comes only 10 months after the launch of Seven Crofts. The news delighted Highland Liquor Company co-founder, Robert Hicks. He said:…
Read MoreCall for music inspired by Scotland’s nature
A new national contest has been launched, calling on musicians of all genres – whether rock, rap, folk, classical or anything in between – to show their love of nature by writing music inspired by the coasts and waters of Scotland’s beautiful nature reserves. Scottish Natural Heritage (SNH) and Fèis Rois have partnered up on…
Read MoreWilliam Grant & Sons to launch in Germany next year
William Grant & Sons has announced it will launch a wholly owned distribution company in Germany from 2021. This announcement comes as part of the business’ ongoing strategy to get closer to customers and to continue building its world-renowned brands, including Glenfiddich, Tullamore DEW, Grant’s and Hendrick’s the William Grant & Sons way. Markus Kramer…
Read MoreLOVE Gorgie Farm opens its doors
LOVE Gorgie Farm, formerly Gorgie City Farm, opened its doors on Saturday with a huge celebration and range of family-friendly activities. Edinburgh’s Depute Lord Provost, Cllr Joan Griffiths, joined with a number of local celebrities including radio presenter Grant Stott, Hearts CEO Ann Budge and Hibs footballer Ryan Porteous, as well as Edinburgh and Scotland…
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