Scotland
Charity releases its own gin to boost projects
St Andrews’ charitable organisation The Hamish Foundation recently embarked on an innovative fundraising initiative to support local community projects for 2020 in conjunction with the award winning Tayport Distillery. A series of gin blending masterclasses were held at Hams Hame Pub and Grill with attendees at each event creating their own blend of the popular…
Read MoreKeep an eye out for these rare winter birds
Across the country large numbers of winter thrushes, fieldfares and redwings are turning up on lawns as the temperature plummets. These birds are often mistaken for the song thrush, which can be found in gardens all year round, as they look very similar. Sadly the more familiar song thrush, together with winter visitors fieldfares and…
Read MoreNew vision for Scotland’s deer and environment
An alternative vision for Scotland’s iconic deer has been launched by grassroots wildlife managers aimed at balancing new opportunities with resilient environments. The document, produced by men and women who have ‘culled around a million deer in the last decade’, outlines ambitions for greater domestic consumption of low carbon venison. It also offers practical tips…
Read MoreWave of excitement for Year of Coasts and Waters 2020
Visitors and locals across Scotland are invited to ‘dip their toes’ into Scotland’s Year of Coasts and Waters 2020 with a range of early-year activity across January and February celebrating the forthcoming themed year. Kick-starting the celebrations, Stirling’s Hogmanay (31 Dec) will bring in the New Year in style with two spectacular events on the…
Read MoreA visit to a New Zealand whisky distillery
Just like the whisky ageing patiently in the barrels at Cardrona Distillery I waited patiently for my turn to visit, writes Ash Parmar, a whisky blogger from New Zealand. Life just kept getting in the way but desire was strong to go visit the most ‘desirable, excellent and high-quality distillery’ in New Zealand. Then the…
Read MoreA pagan icon is found in dramatic novel
The deeply unpopular Reverend Burnett gets hold of a pagan icon that has been unearthed in his village, in Silma Hill. When the person who discovered the icon is found dead, the local villagers, fuelled by their hatred of the minister, blame his daughter and accuse her of witchcraft. To save his daughter he’ll have…
Read MoreGood Spirits Company delighted by award win
The Good Spirits Company has been named Multiple Outlet Retailer of the year for 2020 in the Icons of Whisky Scotland Awards. The Icons of Whisky Scotland Awards, run by Whisky Magazine, celebrate the nation’s top people, bars, producers and retailers. Those taking the coveted top spots have been chosen for showing particular dedication and…
Read MoreThe Steamie returns for a short run at The Hydro
One of the most iconic and best-loved Scottish plays, Tony Roper’s The Steamie, returns for a limited run at the SSE Hydro in Glasgow from today, until 31 December. A 13-strong dance and music ensemble joins the starry cast of Louise McCarthy (Magrit), Gayle Telfer Stevens (Dolly), Mary McCusker (Mrs Culfeathers), Fiona Wood (Doreen) and…
Read MoreWe list some of the most festive streets in Scotland
Right now, it may seem like everyone is in the festive spirit across the world, but how dedicated is Scotland to Christmas? Street names can be strange, fun and rude – but they can also be festive. Sellhousefast.uk did some digging to find out which area in Scotland is home to the most festive street…
Read MoreA moving journey of travels around the world
60 Degrees North – Around the World in Search of Home is written from the personal memoirs of Malachy Tallack’s travels. Tallack’s story is brave and honest, while also deeply moving. Although his physical journey is fascinating, it is through his emotional journey that he manages to overcome his feelings of isolation and grief, and grow to love…
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