Scotland
The Lion King makes a roar-some night out
The Lion King has taken up residence for the foreseeable future at Edinburgh’s Playhouse and the buzz surrounding the show that has been delighting audiences for over 20 years is palpable in the capital. From the incredible opening scene where the audience are transported to Pride Rock along with a herd of African animals to…
Read MoreAn incredible year of growth for Scots gin firm
Stirling-based Boë Gin wrapped up a phenomenal year with 12 months of quick growth. They have enjoyed a slew of new listing announcements in 2019, and with on trade data from CGA revealing their very rapid growth, partly achieved by securing an additional 4,000 new outlets around the UK in the period January-August 2019. They…
Read MoreGlen Moray’s small batch of 2700 bottles
A new edition with the 1994 distilled spirit, Glen Moray 25-year-old Port Cask Finish Single Malt Whisky has been revealed. This a rare vintage limited edition which was distilled in 1994 and has since been carefully aged in the distillery’s traditional earth floored warehouses in the finest Bourbon Casks and finished in Port Casks, which…
Read MoreBoë Gin’s festive wreath with a difference
Boë Gin have collaborated with luxury London florist That Flower Shop to create a boozy Christmas wreath, ‘gin-spired’ by the botanicals in their Spiced Orange flavour liqueur. Even better, every wreath purchased comes with a full-sized bottle of the good stuff. The perfect gift (or self-gift) for any gin-lover this Christmas, the wreaths are available…
Read MoreWhat’s your favourite distillery tour and whisky bar?
To celebrate the 20th anniversary of the Scottish Field Whisky Challenge, we are opening our nominations process to the public 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…
Read MoreChristmas comes early for distillery
The GlenAllachie Distillery has capped a particularly productive and successful year with another award win. Co-founder Billy Walker has been awarded Master Distiller/Master Blender of the Year at the Icons of Whisky Awards. The distillery’s visitor centre was also Highly Commended in the Visitor Attraction of the Year category. The win at the annual Icons…
Read MoreHot Toddy syrups launched with Scotch whisky
Aberfeldy has teamed up with World of Zing to launch a new range of Hot Toddy Syrups in time for the winter months. The Hot Toddy, which dates back to the 18th century, is loaded with a variety of exotic spices which started to emerge through the British Empire’s new trading routes. Many people consumed…
Read MoreDistillery in top spirits as it reveals limited edition
Tullibardine Distillery is raising a glass to celebrate expanding its exclusive Custodians Collection with a new limited-edition single malt whisky, the Tullibardine 1964. With only 242 bottles available, the Tullibardine 1964 is a rare fourth addition to the range and has been produced from three specially selected casks to meticulously craft the 51-year-old single malt.…
Read MoreThe life and times of Taggart star John Michie
Taggart’s outspoken maverick John Michie talks about national identity, family, religion, superstitions – and why his mum wants him to play a doctor. A regular in the series from 1998 as DI Robbie Ross until it ended in November 2010, Michie has since gone on to appear in other long-running shows, including Coronation Street and…
Read MoreThe moor the merrier with affordable shooting
Grouse shooting doesn’t need to cost the earth and a day of walked-up shooting can bring you closer to mother nature than ever before. A dozen exhausted bodies collapsed into the thick heather at the mention of lunch – it had been a strenuous morning, and with six brace in the bag it had been…
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