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Whisky’s tongue in cheek campaign celebrates hard to pronounce names
Islay’s northernmost distillery has unveiled a new campaign to celebrate its Gaelic roots and its notoriously difficult to pronounce expressions, as well as the distillery’s rugged, isolated location. A play on both the Bunnahabhain (pronounced Bunn-na-ha-venn) Distillery’s home on the narrow strait of sea between Islay and Jura, as well as the brand’s Gaelic naming conventions,…
Read MoreFirefly will spark music fans into life this weekend
The full line-up of live music for this weekend’s third annual Firefly Festival has been unveiled. The Hoolits, Trongate Rum Riots, Rory McLeod, Isaac & Louis will be playing in Moniaive, as will Greg Lawson & Pete Garnett, San Fran and The Siscos plus Emma Gillespie. There will also be poetry from Dumfries and Galloway’s…
Read MoreConcerts with a difference coming to three Scottish cities
Scots who enjoy their music are being invited to experience it in a different way. Once a month from August to November, you can spend a different kind of night down the pub with music by some of our finest new-generation composers, performed by top instrumentalists and singers, all brought to you by composer, Matthew…
Read MoreHotel chain and airline team up to benefit customers
Two iconic Scottish companies have launched a strategic corporate partnership, aimed at providing benefits for their customers. Loganair and Macdonald Hotels & Resorts have teamed up to highlight the benefits of their businesses to Scotland, and offering customers special deals. Loganair’s bear mascot couple Logie and Lotti sealed the deal by making an appearance at…
Read MoreStep back in time and watch jousting knights
Spectacular jousting is all set to return to a Scottish castle this weekend. Medieval knights will battle it out at Caerlaverock Castle near Dumfries on Saturday and Sunday, 28 and 29 July, while family-friendly activities and a falconry display are also scheduled. Visitors will hear the thunder of hooves and the clashing of lances as the…
Read MoreA host of golfing greats will return to St Andrews
The greatest ever field in Senior Major history is coming to Scotland next week. St Andrews’ Old Course will become the home of great rivalries this summer, as some of the greatest names in 80s, 90s and 00s golf meet again as The Senior Open, presented by Rolex. Colin Montgomerie, Sir Nick Faldo, Mark James,…
Read MoreRare signed whisky expected to sell for £25,000+
A rare signed Laphroaig 1967 Samaroli 15 Year Old is expected to break previous auction records for the bottle. The standout Samaroli classic whisky is due to go under the hammer next week in the July online auction held by Perth-based Whisky Auctioneer. This follows on the heels of the record-setting Bowmore 1966 Samaroli Bouquet…
Read MoreScotland’s secret past is slowly revealing itself
This summer’s heatwave has helped reveal Scotland’s past through some incredible crop marks. Crop marks showing ancient settlements and Roman fortifications, which are otherwise hidden under the plough soil, are being documented by Historic Environment Scotland. Newly discovered sites revealed by HES’ aerial survey team during the recent warm weather include Iron Age souterrains in…
Read MoreDoggy day out will raise money for a good cause
An East Lothian eatery is getting ready to hold its next dog-friendly event. Dog owners are being encouraged to bring their four-legged friends to the Mercat Grill’s next doggy charity event on Saturday, 4 August. From the village pub/restaurant in Whitecraig, East Lothian, everyone will set off around 11.30am for a sociable, short walk in…
Read MoreOpen party guests could win a £100,000 holiday
Guests at an afterparty for The Open in Carnoustie have the chance to win a luxury £100,000 holiday. All they have to do is sink a hole in one on Sunday, July 22, at the Hamilton Grand Live – the 147th Open inaugural after party, to win a holiday to the exclusive island Koh Rang…
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