Scotland
Meet Scotland’s growing flamingo population
It isn’t every day you see the silhouette of a Chilean flamingo on the Borders’ horizon. But thanks to Bird Gardens Scotland, these remarkable birds with their rose-tinged plumage have become residents of the village of Oxton and neighbours to our native species. The first to hand-rear flamingos in Scotland, and one of just a…
Read MoreCreate your dream wedding weekend at Wedderlie House
One of the most difficult things about planning a wedding in a small (but perfectly formed) country like Scotland can be creating something that stands out from all the rest. You may have attended dozens of weddings, the details of which can begin to merge into one. However there’s a new entry to the wedding…
Read MoreFestival sell out comes to Scotland on UK tour
Glasgow’s Tron Theatre is to play host to a festival that had a sold out run at the Edinburgh Festival. The Political History of Smack and Crack is an urgent, angry, funny love-song to a lost generation crushed by the heroin epidemic at the height of Thatcherism. This acclaimed production, produced by Alastair Michael, Offstage…
Read MoreGolden praise with high quality recognition
A luxury Scottish country house has been awarded a Gold 4 Star Quality Assurance award following a grading from VisitScotland. The national tourism organisation’s Quality Assurance (QA) Scheme is a benchmark for quality within the tourism industry and operates across accommodation, visitor attractions and food sectors. Located in the heart of Royal Deeside, Douneside House,…
Read MoreLunar is released from Hendrick’s Cabinet of Curiosities
Hendrick’s Gin has unveiled its second innovative release – Lunar. Initially only available in the UK, this is a small batch, limited release gin from the Cabinet of Curiosities designed to enhance and accentuate the existing elements of the Hendrick’s Original house style. Following the enchanting launch of Midsummer Solstice in early 2019, Hendrick’s most…
Read MoreScotch whisky helps reinvent popular bar tool
A whisky made from three Speyside malt has reinvented one of the most popular bar tools on the planet – the jigger. Monkey Shoulder, made from a unique combination of three tasty Speyside Malts married in small batches, has created the Trigger Jigger, which will result in 100% accuracy per pour, saving every bartender across…
Read MoreLove at first sip at The Cauldron this Valentine’s Day
The team at Edinburgh’s fantasy-inspired bar, The Cauldron, has developed a menu of magical love potions that are sure to get hearts racing this Valentine’s Day. The Cauldron’s new Elixirs Menu offers lovers the chance to choose real life love potions, with special mood-improving powers. Designed with St Valentine in mind, the Damiana’s Charm, is…
Read MoreCeltic Connections 2020 was massive success
After 18 days and nights of music and celebratory events, Celtic Connections 2020 has drawn to a close. Since January 16, performance venues across Glasgow have resonated with the sound of whistles, fiddles, pipes, electric guitars and glorious song. But now, However, Celtic Connections 2021 is already on the way. Next year’s festival will take…
Read MoreShow your love for Glencoe this Valentine’s Day
The National Trust for Scotland is asking people to show their love for Glencoe this February by giving a Hug of Heather. This new campaign will help thatch the roof on a reconstruction of a long-lost 17th century turf cottage. Six hundred hug sizes bundles of heather are required for the roof of the turf…
Read MoreThe life and crimes of Dame Sue Black
Dame Sue Black is the Pro Vice-Chancellor for Engagement at Lancaster University. From 2005 to 2018, she was Professor of Anatomy and Forensic Anthropology at the University of Dundee. A leading forensic anthropologist, she has helped on a number of high-profile criminal cases. My father was a cabinet maker, upholsterer and French polisher. My earliest…
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