Posts Tagged ‘competition’
GlenDronach Revival will return after three years
A Scotch whisky distillery is celebrating the much anticipated return of its 15 year old expression. The GlenDronach Distillery, hidden in the fertile landscape of the Forgue valley, deep in the east Highland hills, is marking the GlenDronach Revival’s own revival. Revered by single malt connoisseurs around the world, this iconic expression exemplifies The GlenDronach’s…
Read MoreScots business welcomes ‘fake ice cream’ report
A chilling report revealing large numbers of supermarket and branded vanilla ice creams contain no milk, cream or even vanilla has been warmly welcomed by Scotland’s largest producer. Mackie’s of Scotland has lauded news of the investigation by Which? and has spoken out stating that consumers deserve better quality products. For more than 30 years…
Read MoreDedicated Tracey’s dinners are top of the menu
When we think back to school dinners, we often think of stodgy custard and burnt mince. That’s definitely not what’s being served up by Tracey Biggs, who has just won the School Cook of the Year title. Tracey, who works at Galashiels Academy, picked up the Shonour at a ceremony in Glasgow. Tracey, who is…
Read MoreScots chorus aims for Usher Hall send off before US trip
The UK and Scotland’s top a cappella chorus will be performing at one of Edinburgh’s most iconic venues ahead of competing at the World Championships in the USA. Edinburgh-based Forth Valley Chorus will bring some music and drama at The Usher Hall in the run up to the competition in America. The chorus are capitalising…
Read MoreFormer Bake Off star to judge cake competition
A former Great British Bake Off contestant will be a judge at the Great British Food Festival at Floors Castle. Over the weekend of 8-9 September, the Great British Food Festival is coming to Floors Castle, near Kelso in the Borders. Along with tasty food and drink producers, there will be headline chef demos, foodie…
Read MoreGood and Proper Deli passes the bacon roll test
Walking through Stockbridge it’s not hard to find a seat in a coffee shop as there are so many of them. There are the ubiquitous big brands and there are a wide range of independents now with a relatively new kid on the block called The Good & Proper Deli Co run by Sally. With…
Read MoreGive your cuddly toy a day out and win a prize
Everyone has a favourite cuddly toy – some of us grown-ups have had ours for decades, while children all have their own one of choice. And now your cuddly chum could help you win a fantastic prize, with Almond Valley’s Softie September. If you post of photo of your soft toy enjoying a day at…
Read MoreHotels delight as it collects another impressive honour
A Scottish hotel has added another award to its growing collection. Knock Castle Hotel & Spa’s Rooftop Restaurant took the top spot in the Hotel Restaurant of the Year category at the Creative Oceanic Food Awards Scotland 2018 which was held in Glasgow this week. There was double cause for celebration as the Crieff hotel…
Read MoreCowal Highland Gathering is all ready to begin
Organisers of the 2018 Cowal Highland Gathering are looking forward to welcoming visitors from around the globe back to Dunoon to take part in world-class competitions this weekend. This year CHG will welcome record numbers of Highland dancers as 768 competitors from as far afield as Canada, USA, Australia and New Zealand flock to Dunoon…
Read MoreDouble reason to celebrate golf club’s 10th birthday
A Scottish golf club will mark its 10th birthday with a double celebration – by hosting the Aberdeen Standard Investments Scottish Open, followed by the Aberdeen Standard Investments Ladies Scottish Open. The Renaissance Club, one of the newest additions to the stretch known as Scotland’s Golf Coast, will host Scotland’s National Open on the European…
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