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A double honour for Distiller of the Year Dr Bill
The man behind two successful Scotch whiskies has been named as Distiller of the Year at a renowned industry competition, for the second time. Dr Bill Lumsden, the driving force behind Glenmorangie and Ardbeg’s acclaimed whisky creation, was honoured at the International Spirits Challenge (ISC) for his innovation and exceptional craftsmanship, The Glenmorangie Company’s director…
Read MorePark’s £1.25million boost on restoration project
A Scottish country park is to benefit from more than £1million of lottery funding, to restore it to its former glory. Aden Country Park in Aberdeenshire has been awarded £1.25million by the National Lottery, as part of the Parks for People programme. The funding will support the major restoration and redevelopment of both Aden’s historic…
Read MoreSix artists show off their beautiful glass work
A new bold and diverse exhibition of work by six Scottish based female glass makers is now on display. Edinburgh’s Doubtfire Gallery, at 3 South East Circus Place, is showcasing the talents of Amanda Baron, Jessamy Kelly, Karen Akester, Kate Henderson, Susan O’Connor and Vicky Higginson. It will run until Saturday, 25 August. Doubtfire Gallery…
Read MoreScottish dog deaths leads to toxic algae warning
Dog owners are being warned to be aware of blue-green algae alerts, following the deaths of two pets in Scotland. Professor Laurence Carvalho, a freshwater ecologist at the Centre for Ecology & Hydrology (CEH), in Edinburgh, said reports of the dogs’ deaths demonstrates the importance of rapid recording of sightings of toxic algal blooms. Blue-green…
Read MoreASI Scottish Open comes to the Renaissance Club
Next year’s Aberdeen Standard Investments Scottish Open will return to East Lothian. The Renaissance Club will play host to Scotland’s National Open on the European Tour for the first time from July 8-14, 2019. This will be followed by the Aberdeen Standard Investments Ladies Scottish Open, which will once again be played over the same…
Read MoreHow to make money in today’s property market
For those looking for the best way to profit from today’s property market it isn’t as straight forward as pre-credit crunch times. For those that aren’t afraid of a bit of graft, one option worth considering is self-build. Rupert Osborn, a former banker turned landscape gardener, and his wife, Lindsay, already owned a suitable plot,…
Read MoreBe game for a laugh this summer at new exhibition
A celebration of fun and games is coming to Scotland next week, as part of a national touring exhibition. New Lanark World Heritage Site is hosting the V&A Museum of Childhood’s touring exhibition Game Plan: Board Games Rediscovered, in a week’s time, in their newly-developed Mill Gallery this summer from 20 July – 4 November.…
Read MoreThe Macallan goes to the dark side with M Black
A new dram which has been crafted to reflect the diverse history of The Macallan single malt and house a subtly smoky flavour. M Black is the latest and most complex release in The Macallan Decanter Series. It celebrates the mastery, creativity and character that defines the very heart of The Macallan’s single malt. An…
Read MoreScotland to face Germany, Iceland and Austria
International competitors are heading for Scotland to take part in this year’s Cowal Highland Gathering. The event’s most fiercely contested competitions will this year welcome a fourth international team, as Austria joins the athletes battling to be crowned Cowal International Heavy Athletics Champions. Introduced to the Gathering in 2016, the Cowal International Heavy Athletics Championship…
Read MoreFind your heart’s desire at Milverton Grange
If your heart’s desire is a luxurious and unusually spacious apartment in one of Scotland’s most exclusive postcodes, then the new Milverton Grange development may set your heart beating that little bit faster. Milverton Grange – from premium housebuilder Mactaggart & Mickel Homes – is a boutique development of 20 gorgeous apartments within landscaped private…
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