Scotland
Stars shine brightly in this Scots novel
Cameron Sparks’ life isn’t going to plan, in Bright Stars by Sophie Duffy. He and his wife have separated and he is being forced to move back in with his widowed dad, plus he’s awaiting a disciplinary at work following an incident in the underground vaults of Edinburgh where he works as a Ghost Tour…
Read MoreHelp us find Scotland’s top distillery tour and whisky bar
This year marks the 20th anniversary of the Scottish Field Whisky Challenge – and we are looking for nominations for the Whisky Bar of the Year 2020 and the Distillery Visitor Experience of the Year 2020. Do you know the finest whisky bars in Scotland? Have you had a fantastic distillery tour? We’re asking whisky…
Read MoreWe’ve a tasty chocolate dessert recipe for you
Being executive chef at The Sheraton Edinburgh means Craig Hart is in charge of every part of the food operation. From banqueting and fine dining at One Square to the spa and Dining at The Pass, a desire to ensure all aspects of dining at the Sheraton are first class drives Craig and his team…
Read MoreTapas Off for a new Burns Night celebration
Whisky masterclasses and Scottish ‘Tapas Aff’ have been unveiled ahead of Burns Night. Modern Scottish pub The Gate is hosting a ‘Tapas AFF’ (Scottish small plates) takeover and whisky masterclasses in the run-up to Burns Night next week. Collaborating with Glasgow-based pop-up kitchen, That’s Yer Dinner – who have served their delicious Scottish small plates…
Read MoreNew tourism drive for the Borders and Midlothian
Tourism businesses in the Scottish Borders and Midlothian are embarking on a new marketing campaign designed to revolutionise the area’s visitor economy. Launched this week, Scotland Starts Here, a travel inspiration website has been created to raise the area’s profile as a year -round tourism destination as well as encouraging more visitors to the Scottish…
Read MoreName the train competition is launched
Stirling’s popular Land Train is looking for a name and needs the public’s help to find the perfect title. Go Forth Stirling, which runs the attraction, has launched a `Name the Stirling Land Train’ competition with children asked to come up with suggestions which bring the Land Train to life and reflect its connection to…
Read MoreMixologists create masterpieces at The Gallery
A series of exclusive cocktails have been created by mixologists at The Gallery – the stylish new bar at the Chester Hotel in Aberdeen. They were given a blank canvass to create a cocktail menu for the luxurious venue, resulting in a blend of the contemporary and the classics in an exhibition that defies artistic…
Read MoreA delicious roast duck recipe to warm you this winter
This delicious roast duck recipe has been created by leading chef Craig Hart. The Sheraton Edinburgh’s executive chef has worked in the best hotels, but no matter where he travels he always returns ‘home’. After falling in love and moving initially to Leeds, Craig spent a number of years gaining experience at various award-winning hotels…
Read MoreDiageo champions inclusion and diversity in Scotland
More than 2000 Diageo employees are taking part in series of events across Scotland this week to champion inclusion and diversity as part of INC Week. Created in 2017 to accelerate an inclusive culture, the 2020 INC Week programme includes engaging workshops, compelling panel discussions and TED-style talks which are taking place at various company…
Read MoreJust 390 bottles of the 1977 – priced at £3000 each
Highland distillery Tomatin has today announced the newest expression from the Warehouse 6 collection: The 1977. This luxury whisky is the first in the distillery’s history to be matured in a Sauternes wine cask, resulting in an exceptional explosion of tropical flavours. Tomatin’s whisky from the 1970s is known for its deep and complex fruit…
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