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Bookmark the Big Scottish Book Club again
A line-up to bookmark is coming up for the latest series of the Big Scottish Book Club, hosted by author Damian Barr. An array of authors from the worlds of politics, acting, rock music as well as literary lions are booked for the new series, which is due to start later this month. Among the…
Read MoreLuxury jewellers Laings establish board of directors
Family-run jewellers Laings has announced the appointment of a nine-strong board of directors. With ambitious plans to strengthen its presence across the UK, Laings has made the decision to establish a formal board of directors, responsible for the running of the 181-year-old organisation. Joining CEO Joe Walsh, the board will help the company to build…
Read MorePrince Charles visits the Glen Garioch Distillery
Prince Charles today visited the Glen Garioch Distillery in Oldmeldrum, one of the oldest operating distilleries in Scotland. His visit came amid its ongoing restoration and upgrade project to reinstate traditional production processes and reduce the distillery’s carbon footprint. The Duke toured the distillery with the local team and learned how Glen Garioch is returning…
Read MoreA year for downsizing and a rise in luxury holiday homes
A holiday home and residential park is reporting significant demand in its downsizing opportunities as many more people want to move to a more rural location following the Covid 19 pandemic. Camelot Holiday Park, at Sandysike, Longtown in Cumbria, near the Scotland/England border, is a well established, family run park which provides a safe and…
Read MoreAll the right Elements to celebrate jewellery and silver
Hamilton & Inches is hosting a pop-up event for Scotland’s Elements’ festival. Elements is Scotland’s only selling fair of contemporary jewellery and silver. It brings together some of the UK’s finest emerging and established jewellers and silversmiths for a blended festival of online and in-person pop-up selling and exhibition events. Organised by the Scottish Goldsmiths…
Read MoreExtraordinary whiskies at the first One of One Auction
Earlier this summer, The Distillers’ Charity and Sotheby’s announced a six-year partnership to host three biennial auctions of ultra-rare and unique Scotch whiskies and experiences under the name The Distillers One of One. The first Distillers One of One auction – comprising one-off, never-to-be-repeated lots specially created and donated by companies from across the Scotch…
Read MoreNew Balvenie can be bought by Clink* and collect
The newest addition to The Balvenie’s acclaimed Stories range, The Balvenie Week of Peat 17 Year Old, is now available exclusively on Clink*. This is a new online spirit shopping site created by independent family-owned distiller, William Grant & Sons. Following the rapid rise in online shopping, William Grant & Sons created Clink* to give…
Read MoreLimited edition 30-year-old Dalmore is £4500 from Harrods
The Dalmore Highland Single Malt Scotch Whisky is introducing an annual, limited-edition 30 Year Old, which will offer whisky lovers the opportunity to indulge year after year. Aged in rare 30 Year Old Tawny Port pipes from celebrated independent winemaker Graham’s, The Dalmore 30 Year Old 2021 Edition marks the first release of a new…
Read MoreScottish cashmere company tackling moth horror
A new Scottish business is doing its part to tackle the horror of moths with a luxury revolution in caring for cashmere clothing. The timeless beauty of cashmere clothing has always been the opposite of today’s fast-fashion world, an investment to be cherished and worn year after year. But not if it is stained or…
Read MorePrince Charles opens Johnnie Walker Princes Street
Prince Charles has officially opened Johnnie Walker Princes Street, the new global visitor experience in Scotland’s capital city. His Royal Highness toured the eight-floor attraction set in one of Edinburgh’s landmark heritage buildings, met employees and unveiled a plaque to mark the opening. During the visit, His Royal Highness met the first students in the…
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