Posts Tagged ‘Burns’
Borders rugby legend Doddie Weir onhand for unveiling of new whisky
Doddie Weir, the Borders rugby legend who was recently diagnosed with Motor Neurone Disease, was the guest of honour for the unveiling of the second whisky from the new Annandale Distillery near Annan on Friday, 1 December, writes Richard Bath. Doddie was also joined by two fellow Scotland and British & Irish Lions in Finlay…
Read MoreMackie’s new parlour will be the ice cream of the crop
A flagship new ice cream parlour is set to open in Aberdeen and welcome its first visitors. Mackie’s of Scotland will launched its exciting new venue tomorrow, Tuesday, the first retail venture from the family-business which has grown to become one of Scotland’s top food producers. Named 19.2, the parlour is located exactly 19.2 miles from the…
Read MoreBurns Night preparations get underway in New York
Members of the American Scottish Foundation are being invited to celebrate Robert Burns with them. Based in New York, they are looking for members and friends to join them on Friday, 19 January, as they celebrate ‘the Bard’ in association with the University Club. The evening will begin with a reception and whisky tasting –…
Read MoreTime to explore behind the capital’s doors this Christmas
Edinburgh’s free Christmas event 24 Doors of Advent gets underway tomorrow. Running from 1-24 December, audiences have the chance to look behind the doors of Edinburgh venues and organisations, allowing residents and visitors to peep behind usually closed doors throughout the city during advent, including the Scottish Parliament, McEwan Hall and Lady Haig Poppy Factory.…
Read MoreWhisky blog: Distillery returns after a gap of 99 years
Scottish Field’s new whisky blogger is James Robertson. On November 15, the first two bottles of legal single malt in 99 years were drawn from Cask No1, at a ceremony held at the Annandale Distillery, Annan. This Lowlands Distillery, which in the past provided part of the whisky for Johnnie Walker closed in December…
Read MoreIncrease in demand for properties in Ayrshire
Buyers from throughout the UK are looking to buy property in Ayrshire. House sales in Burns country continue to show strong growth, with the area being an attractive location for buyers from the whole of the country, according to leading independent property consultancy, Galbraith. The latest figures compiled by Galbraith indicated another strong quarter in…
Read MoreScotland’s Winter Festival programme is announced for St Andrew’s Day, Hogmany and Burns Night
A series of events ares taking place across the country part of the Scotland’s Winter Festival programme for 2017/18. The Minister for International Development and Europe, Dr Alasdair Allan, has announced an award of ÂŁ390k to be granted to these events. Celebrating Scotland’s three national days, St Andrew’s Day, Hogmanay, and Burns night, this year’s…
Read MoreBig Burns Supper unveils biggest programme ever
The Big Burns Supper, to take place in Dumfries from 19 to 28 January has unveiled its biggest programme ever, with 200 live events. The newly-announced performances add to a sterling line-up of names, including Bill Bailey, Donovan, Camille O’Sullivan, Badly Drawn Boy, We Banjo 3, Eddi Reader, Dougie Maclean and the Dumfries-made Le Haggis.…
Read MoreMeet the Designer
Fancy something new? Sheila Fleet is launching her new collection in Jenners, Edinburgh this month. If you like the glow of gold or the shine of silver you will like the new Captivate collection… Captivate is inspired by a beautiful natural phenomenon. As water cascades over rocks and stones in Scotland’s burns, particles and minerals are…
Read MoreYou can’t beat Beatitude
We’ve teamed up with East Lothian-based aromatherapy specialist Beatitude to offer these 100% natural aromatherapeutic candles as a free gift with every new subscription taken out at our 2017 shows. Launched in September 2016, the Comfort candle is made from eco soy wax with a lead-free wick and uses only the finest essential oils for an…
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