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New cameras spot return of the Northern Gannets
The Scottish Seabird Centre is welcoming the arrival of the first gannets in 2020 with the installation of brand-new state of the art cameras. At the centre’s new interactive Discovery Experience in North Berwick, budding Sir David Attenboroughs and Liz Bonnins will be able to take control of the cameras for themselves to observe the…
Read MoreMore than two tons of rubbish pulled from Borders rivers
The second Great Borders River Clean at the weekend was a huge success despite the weather and high river levels. More than 450 volunteers collected more than two tons of rubbish. This was a remarkable amount considering that most of the heavy items like car tyres and scrap metal are still under several feet of…
Read MoreThe Auldhouse Arms – gourmet food worth seeking out
Sometimes, going off the beaten track in search of good food more than pays off. The Auldhouse Arms is located in a small rural village, just outside of East Kilbride. Originally built more than 200 years ago as a village pub, it has expanded several times over the years, and has recently had a massive…
Read MoreHelping the next generation at Scotch whisky centre
Diageo’s Menstrie laboratory is helping provides the next step for Modern Apprentices. Alexander Stewart MSP commended the opportunities for career progression at the leading Scotch whisky centre of excellence in Menstrie, during a site visit to mark Scottish Apprenticeship Week. On Monday, Mr Stewart visited Diageo’s state-of-the-art brand technical centre, in the heart of his…
Read MoreGlendronach completes visitor centre renovation
The GlenDronach Distillery has completed work on its newly renovated prestige visitor experience at the heart of the highland single malt’s historic distillery in Aberdeenshire. Founded in 1826 by James Allardice, The GlenDronach distillery has long been established as the home of the rich and full-bodied single malt Scotch whisky, slowly matured in Spanish sherry…
Read MoreLimited-edition Glenfarclas released in Glencairn Crystal
Glenfarclas has globally released its much awaited limited-edition Pagoda Ruby Reserve. The distillery’s oldest whisky released to date has been aged for 62 years and is beautifully presented in a stunning Glencairn decanter featuring hand-mounted precious rubies. The Glenfarclas Pagoda Ruby Reserve joins the critically acclaimed Pagoda Reserve Trilogy, that comprises extremely rare whiskies aged…
Read MoreTry this peanut butter, sesame and apple millefeuille
Daniel Spurr, the head chef at Ox and Finch, has been bringing fantastic flavours to the restaurant for several years. The Glasgow restaurant has made a name for itself serving up great plates inspired by world foods just made for sharing. Today we present our fourth and final recipe from Daniel, this time for a…
Read MoreJohn O’Groats whisky distillery plans approved
Planning permissing has been secured for Scotland’s northernmost mainland whisky distillery. A new micro Scotch whisky distillery is set to open in John O’Groats in 2021, following planning permission secured yesterday (2 March) for a 32,670 square foot site which will house a distillery, visitor centre and bonded warehouse. The micro-distillery will become Scotland’s most…
Read MoreExhibition celebrates national treasure John Byrne
A 30-year portfolio of John Byrne is being staged in Edinburgh this month. Dear John, by David Eustace, is an exhibition that brings together two outstanding talents: national treasure, the artist, writer and playwright John Byrne, and the internationally acclaimed photographic artist David Eustace, at the Scottish Gallery. Sir Angus Grossart, former chairman of the…
Read MoreA former coachhouse given a stunning makeover
A former coachhouse offering characterful accommodation and wonderful countryside views has been brought to the property market. Presented by Galbraith, Dundonachie Coach House in Dunkeld, Perthshire, is a traditionally building which in recent years has been transformed into an attractive rural property. The property offers the perfect combination of traditional and modern-day living. On the…
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