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£35,000 Bowmore expression limited to just 339 bottles
Bowmore has unveiled the final whisky in its Vaults Series: an ‘ultra rare’ single malt from 1969. The new launches showcases some of the rarest whiskies from the iconic Bowmore distillery on Islay, and bring a totally new aged expression to the global portfolio. The collection includes the last in the highly successful 50-year-old vault…
Read MoreIslay local joins Lagavulin as distillery manager
Lagavulin has appointed Islay local Jordan Paisley as the new manager of its iconic island distillery. A former pupil of Islay High School, Jordan travelled the world before returning to the island with the world’s leading distilling company, Diageo. He has been working with the team at the Lagavulin alongside Diageo’s portfolio of other Islay…
Read MorePark plans ahead should beavers make a colony
The Cairngorms National Park Authority has published a study it commissioned into the likelihood of the park being naturally colonised by Eurasian beaver and the potential benefits and implications. The study – carried out by some of the country’s leading experts, with support and advice from a steering group of partners – focused on natural…
Read MoreMacallan expression celebrates the joy of New York
The Macallan has released Distil Your World New York, a single malt whisky and documentary that capture the essence of one of the most iconic cities in the world. Crafted by The Macallan Whisky Maker Polly Logan in collaboration with the Roca brothers, owners of El Celler de Can Roca, twice named Best Restaurant in…
Read MoreScots business leaders join Tartan Day Parade
Proud Scots from an award-winning glassmaking firm joined Hollywood star Karen Gillan at New York’s famous Tartan Day Parade. Karen Somerville and Helen Kerr from Stirling-based Angels’ Share Glass sported the firm’s bespoke Whisky and Water Tartan as they marched along 6th Avenue to cheers from New Yorkers. The pair also met Marvel actress –…
Read MoreA celebration of Doune takes place this weekend
A community afternoon highlighting the village of Doune is to take place later this month. It will give locals and visitors the chance to explore its various attractions, get involved with community projects and learn about future plans for the popular visitor destination Historic Environment Scotland (HES) along with partners Stirling Council; Artlink Central; Scene…
Read MoreThe Macallan is bringing its story to life again
The Macallan Estate has announced the return of its spectacular immersive theatre experience, as the first single malt Scotch whisky distillery to tell the story of its rich heritage through live performance. The Macallan Estate Pioneers Experience theatrical journey explores The Macallan’s 485-acre Estate, bringing to life notable characters from The Macallan’s illustrious history who…
Read MoreNorth Coast 500 beauty hotspots and coverage not-spots
New mobile mapping survey finds more than 34 miles of the North Coast 500 is without 4G coverage. Ahead of the Easter weekend, drivers are being encouraged to be aware of coverage not-spots to avoid any nasty surprises. Digital connectivity consultancy, FarrPoint, has made the interactive map freely available to tourists in a bid to…
Read More144 bottles from Bruichladdich to mark the jubilee
VCL Vintners has announced a limited run of just 144 bottles from Bruichladdich Distillery to commemorate the Queen’s Platinum Jubilee. This whisky was distilled with the sole purpose of commemorating the occasion. Bruichladdich distillery on the isle of Islay, filled cask number 2504 back in 1991, and now after watching both the Golden Jubilee and…
Read MoreJoin a botanical art course in an idyllic setting
An idealised weekend full of painting beautiful – and often rare – plants at Benmore Botanic Garden, in Argyll, is on the cards. It event offers the chance to sign up to a rhododendron botanical art extravaganza from Friday 6 May – Sunday 8 May. Stunning rhododendrons will be the muse as they are in…
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