Posts Tagged ‘arran’
Instagram star named Ramblers Scotland president
RAMBLERS SCOTLAND has selected Zahrah Mahmood, star of Instagram account The Hillwalking Hijabi, as its new president. “I have high hopes for my appointment and want to follow in the steps of my predecessors while putting my own stamp on the role,” she explained. “I’m looking forward to the next three years. “Some of the…
Read MoreMother’s Day Gift Guide 2023
Mother’s Day is fast approaching (19th March) and if you’re still deliberating over the perfect prezzie to reward your Mum for a lifetime of selfless care and kindness then you’ve come to the right place. Morag Bootland and Rosie Morton have tried and tested a range of great gifts that are sure to be well…
Read MoreArran supports Arran Trust with donations
THE Arran Trust is receiving donations from Arran Sense of Scotland, the toiletries maker known formerly as Arran Arromatics. The trust, which was launched in 2010, funds projects that help to look after the island’s environment and landscape. Last year, Arran Sense of Scotland launched its “Naturals” collection. The company is donating 5% from sales…
Read MorePeek inside Scottish Field’s luxury Christmas hamper
ADD a touch of Scotland to your table this Christmas with our exclusive limited-edition Scottish Field luxury hamper. Our beautiful hamper is overflowing with cheerful and delicious goodies from Stornoway and Islay to Dunfermline and Perthshire, from Fife and Edinburgh to Skye and Arran – and all points in between. Our connoisseurs have curated this…
Read MoreAll I want for Christmas…
I think I’m quite easy to buy for, but I’m sure my family would tell you otherwise, writes Morag Bootland. I’m massively into outdoor adventures, but I also like nothing better than a coorie night in by the fire with my family and dog. For those that know me, they’d tell you that I’m not…
Read MoreREVIEW: Lagg Distillery’s maiden single malt
James Robertson reviews the maiden whisky from Lagg Distillery on Arran. LAGG Distillery, the sister distillery owned by Isle of Arran Distillers, has launched its inaugural limited release single malt. A heavily-peated whisky matured in ex bourbon barrels, batch one has been highly anticipated and it does not disappoint. Lagg is located on the southern…
Read MorePlastic bottles hit the buffers on Caledonian Sleeper
THE days of pinching those wee bottles of shower gel to take home from the Caledonian Sleeper are numbered, as part of efforts to reduce plastic waste. Toiletries brand Arran is now supplying bigger refillable bottles for the overnight train, rather than single-use portions. The dispensers are due to fitted to all the carriages by…
Read MoreDouglas Laing launch first ready-to-drink cocktail
Douglas Laing & Co has unveiled its first ever ready-to-drink cocktail in a can: Rock Island Whisky & Tonic. Described as ‘Irresistibly refreshing and remarkably light’, the latest innovation from the award-winning whisky producers is said to ‘balance the finest Island Malt Whisky with Scottish tonic water for a crisp and satisfying serve with a…
Read MoreARRAN introduce a new liquid tartan soap
ARRAN Sense of Scotland has found the answer to a conundrum that’s baffled bath and body care product developers for years – by creating a tartan handwash that holds its pattern when squeezed from the bottle. Launching just in time for Tartan Day (6 April), the new handwash reflects the brand’s Scottish heritage and is…
Read MoreLet ARRAN Sense of Scotland Take Care of Your New Year’s Resolutions
As one year draws to a close and another begins, now is the time to set intentions and make promises to improve certain areas of our lives. Whether it’s vowing to be kinder to the environment or show yourself a little self-care, ARRAN Sense of Scotland formerly ARRAN Aromatics) is on hand to help you set resolutions to stick as we head…
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