An oasis of independence at Portman Marylebone

Morag Bootland uncovers a haven of boutique shops, restaurants and much more in the heart of London’s West End. For a country girl, a trip to London is always exciting, but it can also be a recipe for something akin to sensory overload when I’m surrounded by the hustle and bustle of the capital. So, when…

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Bidding now open on the Distillers’ Charity whisky auction

Online bidding opened today on The Distillers One of One sale, ahead of the live auction at Barnbougle Castle outside Edinburgh, on Friday 3 December. For the first time since the announcement earlier this year of a six-year partnership between The Distillers’ Charity and Sotheby’s to host three biennial auctions under the name The Distillers…

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See in the New Year on the Britannia and Fingal

Fingal and the Royal Yacht Britannia are offering the perfect luxurious way to start 2022. It’s a chance to experience both Fingal and its glorious sister ship, the iconic Royal Yacht Britannia during this ultimate two-day Hogmanay package in Edinburgh. December 30 – Champagne Afternoon Tea on Fingal and Evening Event on Britannia. A sumptuous…

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Edinburgh Gin introduces a ‘drinkable’ wreath

Christmas is coming – and this year will hopefully hail the return of parties, friends, and plenty of yuletide fun. In preparation, Edinburgh Gin has joined with luxury London florist, Wild at Heart, to create the ultimate Christmas wreath for festive entertaining – one that doesn’t just go on yourwall… but also in your cocktail.…

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Auchbreck House is a genuine northern delight

An impressive home with plenty of space and its own swimming pool has been brought to the market. Auchbreck House, The Gash, is one of Fraserburgh’s finest properties, which Brown & McRae are delighted to offer for sale. Auchbreck House which is an exclusive styled detached house, set within its own private garden grounds with…

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A stunning home with breathtaking views

A unique country house and cottage set within beautiful woodland and lawned gardens, wrapped around the shores of Bishop’s Bay, has been made availabel for sale. Dunbeg House and Bishop’s Bay Cottage are presented to the market by Bidwells. Dunbeg enjoys a relatively secluded location sitting off the B836 nestling on the banks of Bishop’s…

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Rare Talisker cask donated for charity auction

A rare Talisker Single Malt Scotch whisky cask, part of Diageo’s exclusive cask ownership programme, Casks of Distinction, is being put up for auction. It has been donated by Diageo to The Distillers’ Charity, who will include it as the headline item of their ‘One of One’ auction, managed by Sotheby’s at Barnbougle Castle, Edinburgh,…

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New Glenfiddich 26-year-old whisky to mark COP26

Glenfiddich has created a limited-edition 26 Year Old whisky – in partnership with Stop Climate Chaos Scotland – to commemorate the climate change summit, COP26, in Glasgow this November. The partnership enables Stop Climate Chaos Scotland and Glenfiddich to raise awareness of the active steps Scotland is taking to tackle climate change. These include the…

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Aston Martin and Bowmore work to create new whisky

Bowmore Islay Single Malt Scotch Whisky has collaborated with Aston Martin to create a special whisky. The pair say they share a commitment to heritage, craftsmanship and innovation, to unite the worlds of whisky making and automotive design with the creation of Bowmore Masters’ Selection. Bowmore Master Whisky Blender Ron Welsh and Aston Martin executive…

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Bunnahabhain’s Net Zero emission target is on course

Bunnahabhain is on-track to become Islay’s first distillery to have a distillation process. They are creating a new £6.5m Biomass Energy Centre will save 3,500 tonnes of carbon per year. This biomass energy centre is powered entirely by forest biomass sourced only 15 miles away and spent malt, known as draff which is a by-product…

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