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Whisky milestone as Port Ellen Distillery plans approved
Innovative plans to bring one of the world’s most famous distilleries back into production have been given the green light by local authorities on the whisky island of Islay. The iconic ‘lost’ distillery of Port Ellen will be restored through an inspirational combination of heritage and originality after plans were approved by Argyll & Bute…
Read MoreWatch the new Port of Leith Distillery taking shape
Whisky distilling is returning to Leith with the construction of a state of the art distillery in Edinburgh’s port district. Located beside Ocean Terminal Shopping Centre and The Royal Yacht Britannia, this is the first purpose-built single malt distillery to be constructed in the capital for over a century. Founded by Ian Stirling and Patrick…
Read MoreUnique island property income opportunities
A unique island property with a diverse range of income and development opportunities is on the market. Presented by Savills, Green Farm is a diverse holding which, in addition to a well-maintained principal dwelling, presents exciting opportunities for a purchaser to develop existing assets for their personal use or to create additional income streams. The…
Read MoreScots don’t know how Brussels sprouts are grown
Almost a third of Scottish consumers don’t know how Brussels sprouts are grown. Love ‘em or loathe ‘em they’re a Christmas staple, but 32% of Scots don’t know how sprouts are grown. Research conducted by Barclays Business Banking also shows that over a fifth (22%) of Scots admit to taking steps to avoid them at…
Read MoreScots landowners calling out telecoms giants
Farmers and other landowners in Scotland have seen the average rent paid by telecoms giants to use their land for mobile phone masts and broadband apparatus slashed since a new Electronic Communications Code was introduced two years ago. The Code, introduced by the UK Government on 28 December 2017, intends to facilitate the installation and…
Read MoreOn the twelfth day of Christmas… Westlands Country Park
On the twelfth day of Christmas my true love gave to me, the gift of shooting. Westlands Country Park sits in almost 100 acres of secluded grounds, specialising in Clay Pigeon Shooting and Fly Fishing. Their state-of-the-art lodges are available to hire and buy, all with their very own swim spa or hot tub. The…
Read MoreAward for Scots firm’s first female operations director
The operations director at Edinburgh-based GTS Solutions CIC has been named one of the country’s most inspiring business women. Tracey Smith was recognised for her work in the social enterprise sector with her inclusion in the Women in Social Enterprise 100 (WISE100) 2019 run by NatWest Social and Community Capital. WISE100 recognises the most inspiring…
Read MoreSociety makes it three in a row with bottling award
The Scotch Malt Whisky Society has claimed a third consecutive top award in Whisky Magazine’s Independent Bottlers’ Challenge competition. The award, which recognises the consistently outstanding quality of their whiskies, is an unprecedented three-in-a-row for the title and a remarkable seventh time they’ve picked up the accolade in the past 10 years. The Society also…
Read MoreSpirits are high as Eden Mill boosts its annual sales
Award-winning distiller and brewer Eden Mill has announced a 48% surge in revenue for the year ending March 2019. Total turnover increased to £8 million as the company expanded its portfolio of drinks under the Eden Mill brand. Operating profit for the year will grow to £495,000 with the current year’s profit forecast projected at…
Read MoreA charming village cottage with original fittings
An attractive traditional Scottish village home retaining many charming traditional features is now for sale. Presented by Galbraith, Woodlands is a superb detached village home with many desirable qualities including retention of the original character and period features. The front vestibule leads to the inner hall, both with exposed timber flooring. The sitting room and…
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