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Inverness Castle transformation takes a big step forward
Inverness Castle is set to become a tourism gateway for the Highlands. The Highland Council has this week granted approval for a planning application that will see the transformation of the building. This application covered the works necessary to restore the Category A Listed building and convert it for use as a new visitor attraction.…
Read MoreWin a bottle of anCnoc whisky and box of Highland Fine Cheeses
To celebrate the second episode of Knock Tales, anCnoc’s popular new podcast series, we are offering two lucky readers the chance to win a bottle of anCnoc 12 Year Old Highland single malt whisky and a delicious box of Highland Fine Cheeses. The prize is the perfect accompaniment to the latest podcast episode which will…
Read MoreValue for money underpins booming property market
Attractive average house prices and an outstanding quality of life underpin a fast-moving property market in Dumfries and Galloway, according to leading property consultancy Galbraith. For the first quarter 2021, the value of property sales handled by the firm in Dumfries and Galloway increased by 90 percent compared with the same quarter in the previous…
Read MoreCafe at Home from an Edinburgh institution
Neil Forbes is one of the good guys. As well as doing lots of culinary outreach among young chefs, the well-travelled and hugely experienced chef-patron of the Edinburgh institution that is Cafe St Honore was one of the pioneers of the trend towards increasingly unfussy, seasonal produce, and is a leading light in the slow…
Read MoreOnly 200 bottles of the super-premium whisky available
Loch Lomond Whiskies has unveiled its newest aged single malt – a 45-Year-Old single malt Scotch whisky. The expression is the first of three releases in the Remarkable Stills Series of single malts to be released by the distillery which celebrate its innovative and unique straight neck pot stills. Distilled in 1973, the super-premium Loch…
Read MoreEdinburgh is the UK’s second most financially-savvy city
A new survey has revealed that Edinburgh is the UK’s second most financially-savvy city. When we think of financial literacy in the UK, our minds typically jump to London. So, ETX Capital decided to take a closer look at just how financially-savvy different cities across the country are. Using Google’s Keyword Planner data, we broke…
Read MoreGlasgow Whisky announce distillery purchase in global expansion
Glasgow Whisky has bought Tromie Mills Distillery Limited, owner of the site in Drumguish, Kingussie, renowned as one of the most picturesque distillery sites in Scotland. Located in the magnificent Cairngorms National Park, the new owners have undertaken to commit significant investment to build a contemporary, more environmentally sustainable and energy efficient distillery, whilst remaining…
Read MoreGlenfiddich launches a new tasting collection
Glenfiddich has announced the launch of an exclusive tasting collection, in collaboration with Master of Malt. Showcasing four expressions from the Glenfiddich range and a previously unreleased expression, the collection offers newcomers and connoisseurs alike the chance to indulge in the exciting world of whisky with a range of 30ml liquids, put together in one…
Read MoreEx-pats team up with Glasgow Distillery for special whisky
The Glasgow Distillery has launched its first distillery exclusive, Glasgow 1770 Coopers’ Cask Release, with only 403 bottles available. The single malt whisky is the result of a collaboration between the Glasgow Distillery and US-based Kelvin Cooperage, launched in celebration of the ancient skill of coopering; the art of creating casks made from wooden staves…
Read MoreNational Trust for Scotland ready to reopen
The National Trust for Scotland has set out plans to reopen built heritage in its care from Monday, 26 April. Castles, houses, museums, visitors centres, cafes and shops will reopen to the public for the first time since they closed in December due to national lockdown restrictions. Some of the most popular properties have also…
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