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Gordon & MacPhail raises £5000 for worthy cause
Colleagues from family-owned Gordon & MacPhail Scotch whisky have helped raise £5,000 for charity. The money will go to Outfit Moray, an outdoor learning and adventure charity based in Lossiemouth, through a series of digital initiatives. Outfit Moray aims to make a difference to the lives of others by actively developing the potential of young…
Read MoreScotch whisky industry’s manifesto for Holyrood
The Scotch whisky industry has launched its manifesto ahead of the Scottish Parliament election on 6 May. The six-point manifesto calls on candidates to support the industry by signing up to commitments that range from investing in export promotion to delaying the implementation of the Deposit Return Scheme (DRS). Unveiling the manifesto, the Scotch Whisky…
Read MoreMore than 250 bottles from ‘lost’ distillery at auction
Dormant for decades and sometimes a generation, whisky from ‘lost distilleries’ often has mythical status. This is undoubtedly true for legendary Sutherland distillery Brora (closed in 1983), whose whisky has become increasingly sought-after in recent years. There may be more ubiquitous names in the world of whisky, but to whisky connoisseurs, collectors and investors there…
Read MoreJust over a week until Scotland’s online daffodil festival
Scotland’s annual daffodil festival is being held in a virtual format next weekend. The event, taking place on April 17 and 18, with additional sessions over the next two days, will give people who wouldn’t normally be able to attend the chance to hear the experts including TV presenter George Anderson MBE, and special guest…
Read MoreGlen Scotia reveals 2021 whisky festival edition
Glen Scotia has released its keenly anticipated Campbeltown Malts Festival release for 2021. This year, it takes the form of a 10 Year Old Limited Edition Single Malt with a Bordeaux red wine cask finish. The expression has been created under the watchful eye of distillery manager and master distiller, Iain McAlister, using a series…
Read MoreSingle Malts of Scotland launch latest Reserve Casks
Independent whisky bottlers Single Malts of Scotland has added new 11 year-old whiskies to its portfolio of flavour-led small batch bottlings, as part of the Reserve Casks range. The Teaninich 11 year-old, the Mannochmore 11 year-old and the Blair Athol 11 year-old have been sourced by head blender Oliver Chilton to demonstrate the variety of…
Read MoreSpring is here as Beechgrove returns for a new run
Spring is sprung and that means Beechgrove is back for a new series this week. The Beechgrove presenters, George Anderson, Carole Baxter, Brian Cunningham, Kirsty Wilson and Chris Beardshaw return with all the best tips on how to make your gardens grow. Last year was a truly home grown Beechgrove featuring the presenters’ own gardens…
Read MoreNew supermarket whisky gets our expert’s approval
With hints of smoked sea salt, beach bonfires and caramelised sugar, supermarket Lidl has released a new Abrachan whisky. The new Highlands & Speyside blended Scotch malt whisky joins Lidl’s award-winning range, with the retailer most recently picking up four accolades for Queen Margot and Ben Bracken varieties at the World Whisky Awards. Scottish Field’s…
Read MorePerth is one of the UK’s most-wanted staycations
Perth is one of the most-wanted places to visit in the UK, as life slowly begins to return to normal. With lockdown restrictions starting to lift south of the border, and Scotland imminently set to follow suit, it is no surprise that the UK’s Google trends average for ‘staycations’ has seen an 89% increase over…
Read MorePhased approach to reopening Scotland’s castles
Historic Environment Scotland has set out its plans for the reopening of its sites as Covid restrictions ease. HES is adopting a phased approach to reopen its properties, with over 70% of its free to access and ticketed properties reopening on Friday 30 April following the Scottish Government’s proposed dates for the reopening of the…
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