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A beautiful Victorian property set in a private garden
An exceptional home situated in delightful private grounds bordering parkland is now for sale. Presented by Galbraith, Struan Park has a lovely sandstone symmetrical façade with an impressive entrance and bay section over two levels to the west side. Internally the property is full of charm and character and many of the original features have…
Read MoreNew product fighting back against the Angels’ Share
A new product aimed at minimising the Angels’ Share of whisky has been developed. The Scotch Bonnet has been designed and manufactured to minimize the Angels’ Share, the loss that evaporates from spirit casks. After 42 months of testing within a distillery in Scotland, its creators are more than satisfied with the overall results, saying…
Read MoreNew forestry business launches with familiar faces
Well-known forestry specialists have launched a new business, Goldcrest Land & Forestry Group. Surveyors Jon Lambert, Fenning Welstead and Jock Galbraith, who previously worked for John Clegg & Co, have formed a new partnership operating throughout the UK. Based in Edinburgh’s Charlotte Square, Goldcrest’s services include buying and selling forestry and land on behalf of…
Read MoreFour malts bring company’s history back to life
James Eadie Ltd is launching a range of Scotch whisky single malts to bring more of the company’s history back to life through a series of unique artist illustrations. Rupert Patrick, a Scotch whisky veteran and great-great grandson of the founder James Eadie, noticed that many of his ancestor’s pubs had names that would work…
Read MoreRedhurst ready to return after a multi-million revamp
A Glasgow hotel which closed its doors last year for a multi-million pound makeover is preparing to relaunch. The Redhurst Hotel, owned by leading independent hotel group Manorview Hotels, closed in February 2020 to undergo its biggest ever refurbishment to date to totally transform the property both inside and out, and will re-open on May…
Read MoreFour Corners of Scotland charity whisky tasting event
The Scottish Licensed Trade Association is organising a very special, hybrid, whisky tasting event later this month. It is taking place April 28 at 7.30pm in collaboration with Scotland’s newest whisky club, 1775 Whisky Passport and the award-winning bar and restaurant, the Mercat Grill in East Lothian. All proceeds will go to The Ben, the…
Read MoreMatthew takes on global brand ambassador post
Bacardi has announced Matthew Cordiner as global malts ambassador for its range of single malt Scotch whiskies. He will represent Aberfeldy, Aultmore, Craigellachie, The Deveron and Royal Brackla. Matthew, a local to Speyside with over 12 years’ experience in the whisky industry, brings with him an abundance of industry knowledge. Starting his career with a…
Read MoreFormer home of Scots singer on the property market
The former home of Scots singer Gerry Rafferty has been presented to the market for sale. Eaglestone is a delightful B-listed house in the conservation area of Strathpeffer, a Victorian Highland spa village in Ross-shire. Presented by Galbraith, the property lies in a peaceful setting on the edge of the village, sheltered by the mature…
Read MoreOffers over £1.5 million for a private residential estate
A stunning nine-bedroom property with an indoor swimming pool has been brought to the market for offers over £1.5 million. Presented by Knight Frank, Camusericht Lodge sits in a wonderfully private position facing south with impressive views towards Loch Rannoch with the distant peaks of Glen Lyon. The traditional sporting lodge has been refurbished to…
Read MoreBlair Castle in new partnership with museum app
Blair Castle has become the first historic Scottish landmark to partner with Smartify, the world’s most downloaded museum app, ahead of its reopening on April 28. The move on to Smartify is a key strategy to maintain its international audience, before foreign travel becomes the norm once again and whet the appetite of visitors. While…
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