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At-home festival with Lagavulin and Caol Ila whisky
Islay’s famous festival of music and whisky, Fèis Ìle is back for 2021 with all events being held digitally, bringing those at home up close to some of the best of what Islay has to offer. As part of the festival, two of the island’s most famous single malts, Lagavulin and Caol Ila will be…
Read MoreShipwright whisky is shipshape and ready to go
The Ardgowan Distillery has this week launched Shipwright – the second in their Clydebuilt series of limited-edition whiskies. The premium dram – which retails at £49.99 via the distillery’s online shop – is a blend of single malts from Speyside and Highland distilleries wholly matured in first fill Oloroso sherry casks. The Clydebuilt series aims…
Read MoreBallot opens to buy £20,000 Highland Park 50-Year-Old
The ballot is now open to try and obtain the Highland Park 50 Year Old whisky – at £20,000. In March, the Orkney-based distillery released a genuine piece of whisky-making history, their 2020 Highland Park 50 Year Old. Only the third release of a whisky of this age and rarity the distillery’s 223-year history, it…
Read MoreBig Peat celebrates the rain with latest limited edition
Big Peat have revealed their special bottling for summer 2021: the Big Peat Peatrichor limited edition. The award-winning Islay Malt Scotch Whisky brand from family-owned Douglas Laing & Co, is bottled at a natural cask strength of 53.8% alcohol, and Big Peat’s latest bottling celebrates the Islay rainfall – after all, today’s rain is tomorrow’s…
Read MoreReconnect this summer at the Balmoral Hotel
The Balmoral, a Rocco Forte Hotel in Edinburgh, has announced the Summer of Love – a new programme of experiences available from May 17 to help guests reconnect with friends, fall in love with Edinburgh and discover world-class hospitality. The Balmoral’s ‘Summer of Love’ encourages locals and visitors alike to reignite their wanderlust and make…
Read MoreAll ready for a big weekend of nature in the Cairngorms
The Cairngorms Nature BIG Weekend is running this week – the people are being invited to celebrate the fantastic wildlife of the Cairngorms, online at home or out and about in the National Park with ‘self-guided’ activities. Organisers have prepared a packed programme for the weekend including blogs, films, live webinars and family-friendly trails so…
Read MoreTaking the plunge to support whale and dolphin charity
Successfully completing an arduous swim from the Isle of Mull to Oban on the evening of Friday 7 May was just the start of a summer of endurance for James Armour. He is raising funds for conservation charity the Hebridean Whale and Dolphin Trust. As a warm up for a mammoth endurance challenge later this…
Read MoreThe Macallan does its bit to support at-risk Atlantic salmon
A project to preserve at-risk Atlantic salmon in the River Spey is underway as the Atlantic Salmon Trust embarks on the Moray Firth Tracking project, supported by a charitable partnership with The Macallan. The River Spey is home to the largest Atlantic salmon population in Scotland, a key-stone species which is in sharp decline due…
Read MoreA stunning Scottish country house for £2.25 million
A substantial country house of stature and significance with a wonderful coastal location amongst spectacular Highland scenery has been brought to the market. Savills and Rettie present Arisaig House, which is available for offers over £2.25 million. The original Arisaig House was built in 1864 to a design by the famous English architect, Philip Webb,…
Read MoreExclusive new drams from Bunnahabhain Distillery
Islay’s Bunnahabhain Distillery has announced an exciting Fèis at Home programme, opening its virtual doors once again and this year. This will give fans their first chance to meet Brendan McCarron who has been officially appointed as master distiller for Distell’s single malt and blended Scotch portfolio. Bunnahabhain has released a collection of limited edition…
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