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Hunter Laing unveils six exceptionally rare Islay whiskies and a new shop at Feis Ile
The Kinship range will be exclusively available at Hunter Laing’s new shop on Islay and marks the start of work on Ardnahoe Distillery on the island Hunter Laing has unveiled ‘The Kinship’, a range of six bottlings of exceptionally rare Islay whiskies, which will only be sold at their new shop on Islay during and…
Read MoreTune in to watch Fiona Bruce and the BBC Antiques Roadshow team visit New Lanark World Heritage Site this weekend
New Lanark World Heritage Site, is delighted to be appearing on BBC1’s Antiques Roadshow on Sunday the 28 May 2017 at 7.30pm. Presenter Fiona Bruce and the experts head to the banks of the Clyde to meet visitors bringing family heirlooms to the 18th-century cotton mill of New Lanark. As evidence that you should never…
Read MoreSurvival skills workshops encourages families to enjoy the great outdoors
Bear Grylls fans have the chance to learn bushcraft survival skills of their own in the beautiful surroundings of Dalkeith Country Park. Run by experts from Primal Bushcraft and Survival, adults and children (aged eight and over) can take part in day courses or family weekend courses to learn…
Read MoreTwo Scottish youth hostels celebrate landmark anniversaries
SYHA Hostelling Scotland appeals for special memories and cherished moments from Gairloch Sands and Ratagan Youth Hostels as they both reach an 85-year milestone in May This month both Gairloch Sands Youth Hostel and Ratagan Youth Hostel celebrate their 85th birthdays having been part of the SYHA Hostelling Scotland (SYHA) network from the earliest days…
Read MoreBBC Countryfile Show focuses on New Lanark World Heritage Site
New Lanark World Heritage Site, is delighted to be appearing on BBC Countryfile on Sunday the 21 May 2017. BBC Countryfile’s presenter Sean Fletcher and a film crew visited New Lanark World Heritage Site last month to learn more about the 18th Century former cotton spinning mill village. The Lanarkshire…
Read MoreVintage Revival for Gordon Castle Highland Games
Thousands are set to flock to the Moray estate for the region’s first vintage revival at Gordon Castle Country Fair and Highland Games on 20 th May. Leading the way, Angus and Zara Gordon Lennox take inspiration from the roaring twenties and emulate many a historic shot from Angus’ forebears. Gordon Castle’s annual event has…
Read MoreDOSCA take the top spot at TradFest 2017 Battle of the Folk Bands
The penultimate night of TradFest 2017 saw DOSCA – one of Scotland’s most promising trad acts – reign victorious, after a panel of judges declared them the winners of the debut Battle of the Folk Bands competition. DOSCA – an energetic five-piece ensemble of bagpipes, flute, guitar, bass and drums – had stiff competition from HECLA, The Iona…
Read MoreAlan Biggar is set to smash 10,000 miles in a classic car for Teenage Cancer Trust
On 14th May, Teenage Cancer Trust’s Scottish patron, Alan Biggar, will set out on a two-week drive with his 60-year-old Morgan sportscar around Scotland to raise funds and awareness for young people with cancer. Alan is taking his vintage Morgan to remote areas of Scotland; areas where Teenage Cancer Trust’s new Nursing and Support service,…
Read MoreAdagio Edinburgh teams up with Cyrenians to celebrate the legacy of hospitality at the Old Sailor’s Ark
Adagio Edinburgh Royal Mile, has launched a charity partnership with Cyrenians, a charity which works with those in Edinburgh and Scotland who have been excluded from family, home, work or community on their life journey. The partnership follows the launch of the Adagio’s ‘Old Sailors Ark’ campaign, to gather memories and photos to celebrate the…
Read MoreDryburgh Abbey to celebrate Scotland’s 2017 Year of History, Heritage and Archaeology this weekend
Dryburgh Abbey is set to transport visitors back to 1322 this weekend (Saturday 13 and Sunday 14 May) in celebration of Scotland’s 2017 Year of History, Heritage and Archaeology. Dryburgh 1322 will give visitors the chance to step back in time to the abbey’s heyday, with presentations and demonstrations on everything from medieval cooking to…
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