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Scottish ‘Wild Water’ taking London whisky drinkers by storm
A new whisky mixer is proving to be a hit at some of the most plush venues in London. Larkfire, a new whisky mixer from Scotland, has been listed at all venues in The Boisdale Group – Mayfair, Belgravia, Canary Wharf and Bishopsgate. An event is being held at Boisdale Belgravia on 11 February to…
Read MoreCountrymen UK Clubs to help isolation of rural men
Two farms in Scotland are among the first to become part of Countrymen UK, a registered charity with an exciting new nationwide initiative. The aim of the charity is to help men become more resilient to the life changes they are experiencing as a result of rural isolation and ageing. Buchan Community Farm in Maud…
Read MoreAberdeenshire gin producer toasts export success
A Scottish gin exporter is celebrating its success after sending its produce to the Far East. In 2019, Aberdeenshire gin producer Raven Spirits signed an export agreement to send consignments of its two award-winning gins to Hong Kong, Taiwan and Macau. And it was able to achieve this, thanks to support and strategic advice from…
Read MoreHighland artist asks for reminisces for her latest project
Favourite family recipes often evoke fond memories of times past, and so do the pinnies, aprons, dusters worn to make them in. Traditionally worn by women doing chores in and around the home, born and bred Caithness artist Joanna B Karr has decided to take inspiration from them, and the memories they hold, for her…
Read MoreGlenfarclas launches four Beauty of Taiwan exclusives
Glenfarclas whisky is running a Beauty of Taiwan series with four limited private cask single malt whiskies. These will be available exclusively through travel retail as a joint effort between Falconbrae and Ever Rich at Taiwan’s Airport. Family run since 1836, Glenfarclas continues to create high quality single malt scotch whisky fully matured in sherry…
Read MoreThe Miller’s House is a deceptively spacious property
A charming B listed house with attracted well-presented accommodation is now available. Presented by Galbraith, and thought to date from the mid 1700s, The Miller’s House is a beautiful, deceptively spacious property in a lovely setting near St Andrews. Externally the house is a delightful part stone, part rendered exterior, under a traditional red pan…
Read MoreCelebrating the era of silent film at the 10th Hippfest
Doctor Who and Withnail and I star Paul McGann is coming to Scotland for the acclaimed Hippfest silent film festival. McGann, who also starred in The Monocled Mutineer, is to perform a live narration at L’Homme du Large, showing as part of this year’s Hippodrome Silent Film Festival in Bo’ness. The tenth festival, running from…
Read MoreExperience the Glengoyne in storytelling week
Glengoyne has launched a new distillery tour to coincide with National Storytelling Week. The Glengoyne Story has been devised by whisky experiential ambassador Gordon Dallas, with tours running throughout February and March. The tour is a liquid journey through time; from raw spirit of Glengoyne’s rough and ready roots to revered single malt, coaxed through…
Read MoreScotland will make a splash at this year’s Collect
Scotland will be represented at this year’s Crafts Council event Collect, when it returns for its 16th edition. Presented for the first time at Somerset House in London, the Crafts Council founded Collect in 2004 with the aim to build the profile and sales for collectable craft and to promote the very best galleries and…
Read MoreOffers over £1.95 million for 10 bedroom Baronial mansion
A historically special Scottish Baronial mansion in a stunning rural setting is now on the property market. Erected in 1852-3, Borthwick Hall is of considerable interest as one of the favourite domestic works by the architect John Henderson (1804-1862) who is renowned as an early exponent of the Gothic Revival style in Scotland and was…
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