Posts Tagged ‘competition’
It’s two in a row for Scotland’s Hotel of the Year
A Perthshire hotel is celebrating after being named Scotland’s Hotel of the Year (under 50 rooms) at the 2019 Prestige Hotel Awards. Presented by Allied Irish bank, the ceremony took place in Glasgow last week. Fighting off competition from hotels across Scotland, East Haugh House were back to defend their title of Scotland’s Hotel of…
Read MoreHighland Games will be the biggest and best yet
This year’s Inverness Highland Games and Gala weekend is being expanded with a number of new events being added to the city’s summer season. The festivities will commence on Friday, 19 July, with performances in Northern Meeting Park Arena featuring the City of Inverness Pipe Band; the Elizabeth Fraser School of Highland Dancing and members…
Read MoreFourth annual edition of Tamdhu series released
Tamdhu Speyside single malt Scotch whisky has unveiled the fourth annual edition of its multi award-winning Batch Strength series. Bottled un-chillfiltered at 57.8% ABV, Batch Strength 004 boasts a complex richness, deep intensity and natural colour, having been matured in American and European Oak Oloroso seasoned casks from the cooperages of Jerez in Spain’s ‘Sherry…
Read MoreEnjoy peace, quiet and luxury at Sanctuary Loch Ness
One of the most mystical places on the planet, Loch Ness, sees millions of visitors each year. Entrepreneur Robbie Girvan, managing director of GG Leisure Group, explains how their stunning Sanctuary lodges are giving people a characterful slice of luxury. How did Sanctuary Loch Ness come about? I started the GG Leisure Group 18 years…
Read MoreStallion event rearranged after equine flu outbreak
British Breeding have confirmed that the Stallion Event will go ahead next week. Taking place on 16 March at Addington Equestrian Centre, Bucks, it will take place with the implementation of strict biosecurity measures. The British Breeding Stallion Event, sponsored by Baileys Horse Feeds and organised by Breeding Partnership Ltd in association with Competition Stallions,…
Read MoreLifestyle buyers competing for rural properties
Property sales in Perthshire, Kinross-shire and Angus held strong at the end of last year, with lifestyle buyers driving competition for rural properties. The news comes from property consultancy Galbraith, which has published its latest report into the Perthshire market, covering the fourth quarter of 2018, ending 31 December. The total number of property sales completed…
Read MoreSearch is on for the Chivas Masters Global Champion
Chivas blended Scotch whisky has launched its search for the 2019 Chivas Masters Global Champion. Launched six years ago, the Chivas Masters is a global competition that celebrates the individual blend that makes world class bartenders who they are – while championing the spirit of collaboration that drives this creative community to achieve even greater…
Read MoreVet charity tackles pet obesity
Vet charity PDSA is appealing for Scotland’s fattest pets to enrol in a national pet slimming competition. The call comes as stats reveal up to half of UK pets (46% of dogs, 34% of cats and 30% of rabbits) are believed to be overweight or obese. The charity’s vets are warning owners that overfeeding and…
Read MoreWhat’s the story for hotel’s bedtime book
A Scots hotel is encouraging young guests and aspiring writers to put pen to paper this National Storytelling Week (January 26 – February 3) in a bid to be published in its new bedtime storybook. Hallmark Hotel Glasgow strives to offer its guests personalised home comforts, is asking families with children aged between 6-15 years…
Read MoreWe’ll be back in our gardens before we know it
The promise of lighter, longer days is on the horizon – and that means our gardens will come back to life. As we welcome the new year and look forward to the blossoming season ahead, head of garden at Dobbies, Louise Golden, shares her expert trend insights and planting advice for 2019. After months of…
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