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Bruadar whisky liqueur launches new recipe and bottle
Award-winning single malt Scotch Whisky liqueur Bruadar has undergone a relaunch which includes a new recipe and look. After months of experimentation the brand’s single malt contribution has been increased slightly, resulting in a higher strength. This also provides more pronounced vanilla and fruity notes from the whisky, which creates a beautiful balance of flavours…
Read MoreWin a chance to discover Edinburgh’s literary heritage
A new competition has been launched offering a pair of literature lovers a once-in-a-lifetime prize – the chance to explore Edinburgh’s literary heritage accompanied by one of the city’s most famous writers, multiple award-winning author Ian Rankin OBE. The competition prize package also includes return travel to Edinburgh, two nights’ accommodation at YOTEL Edinburgh, a…
Read MoreTullibardine launches its latest limited edition bottling
Tullibardine have added The Murray 2008 as their tenth expression to the highly coveted Marquess Collection. This Limited Edition Highland single malt, distilled in 2008, has been matured in first-fill American oak casks and bottled at cask strength. The Marquess Collection, launched by the distillery in 2016, is a nod to famous historical figures who…
Read MoreCanadian PM hails Scots musician’s ‘astonishing feat’
One Scotsman and his dog have completed an epic 5000-mile rewilding trek across Canada. After a gruelling nine months on the road which began on the shores of the Pacific Ocean, 32-year Michael Yellowlees from Perthshire and his faithful Alaskan husky Luna have finally reached Canada’s Atlantic coast, having trekked right across the vast country…
Read MoreLuxury jewellers create a winter wonderland
Independent luxury jeweller, Laings, has transformed its Edinburgh showroom into a Christmas wonderland. It features traditional rich red and gold décor, to encourage its clients to treasure the time they have with loved ones and celebrate the magic of the festive season. Putting a focus on the gift of time, Laings has launched an in-store…
Read MoreRare whiskies going under the hammer in Edinburgh
When it comes to the finest malt whiskies, there is rare – and very rare. The bottle of the Macallan Lalique 55-year-old to be offered at Bonhams Whisky sale in Edinburgh on Tuesday 7 December falls squarely into the latter category. Numbered 412 out of a limited edition of 420, the decanter comes in a…
Read MoreStorm Arwen takes its toll on NTS properties
Seal pups are among the casualties as Storm Arwen hit Scotland’s shores. As Scotland recovers from its first storm of the winter, conservation charity the National Trust for Scotland has shared details of the damage caused across many of its places around the country. The charity that cares for sites from Threave in Dumfries and…
Read MoreDouble celebration for Scottish Whisky Distillery of the Year
For a second time this year, Campbeltown-based Glen Scotia has been recognised for its whisky-making abilities after scooping another prestigious award. The distiller has been named the Scottish Whisky Distillery of the Year at the Scottish Whisky Awards, an accolade it receives just seven months after being crowned as the ‘Best in Show’ at this…
Read MoreFlying turtle arrives at her new Scottish home
The Sea Life centre at Loch Lomond has become home to the UK’s first Olive Ridley sea turtle. Sea turtles are known to migrate many thousands of miles in their lifetime, but on 19 November 2021 the turtle named April embarked on a life-changing journey of more than 5000 miles – this time by plane.…
Read MoreBig Farmland Bird Count looking for volunteers
Scotland’s farmers, gamekeepers and land managers are being urged to get involved in the GWCT Big Farmland Bird Count and make a crucial difference to wildlife. Tthe Big Farmland Bird Count, organised by the Game and Wildlife Conservation Trust (GWCT), is encouraing land managers to support farmland birds and to highlight the hard work already…
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