Posts Tagged ‘competition’
Top gundogs showed off their fantastic skills
It was a weekend of fast paced scurry action as the gundogs packed out the recent Scottish Game Fair. With glorious sunshine and no clouds in sight, skilled handlers and their talented pooches were ready for three days of high performance. As the Scottish Game Fair opened its gates, eager handlers and their dogs lined…
Read MoreMum’s the word with this tasty chicken recipe
Kirsten Gilmour, chef and owner of The Mountain Cafe in Aviemore, first came to the UK after winning a prize. She spent time cooking in New Zealand, where she won a competition for trainee chefs which allowed her to travel to London. But opening the Mountain Cafe was a big step. She said: ‘I’d never…
Read MoreCharity day boost for gamekeepers’ charity
Over £5000 has been raised for the Gamekeepers’ Welfare Trust after a charity event. Competitors and spectators turned out in force at the inaugural Lammermuirs Clay Shoot recently at the Tollishill Estate in the Scottish Borders. Shooting enthusiasts joined forces to raise funds for the trust as gamekeepers from the Lammermuirs Moorland Group put them…
Read MoreRock Oyster limited edition completes series releases
A whisky firm is to release an expression to mark National Oyster Day. Douglas Laing & Co has announced the release of Cask Strength Rock Oyster Limited Edition Island Malt Scotch Whisky, the conclusion of a two-part series, Rock Oyster Cask Strength #2 is exclusively matured in American oak and bottled at 56.1% alcohol. Rock…
Read MoreLadies line up their autumn shooting event series
Scotland’s foremost ladies shooting club is blasting into autumn with an exciting schedule of clay shooting events. From never having held a gun before to the more experienced shot, ladies of all abilities are very welcome to come to a Glad Rags and Cartridge Bags event. All equipment is provided – all those interested have…
Read MoreThousands braved the rain for pipe band event
Pipe bands came from all over the world, as more than 16,000 people braved the weather, for the 2018 Scottish Pipe Band Championships. Pipers and drummers from more than 120 bands descended on Levengrove Park, Dumbarton, for the event on Saturday. And despite heavy showers throughout the day, their spirits weren’t dampened. There was celebrations…
Read MoreThe world’s smart thinkers are coming to Scotland
Bright thinking will be coming to Scotland next summer, after it fought off stiff competition from around the globe to play host to the next TEDSummit. TED is a non-profit organisation devoted to identifying, and then spreading, relevant and potentially impactful ideas. The prestigious summit, part of the TED network, which has previously been held…
Read MoreEleventh heaven as society wins whisky awards
The Scotch Malt Whisky Society has won Cask Strength, Scotch Whisky of the Year. Their bottle Cask 3.305 – The Scents of Perfection was crowned at the International Wine & Spirit Competition 2018 (IWSC). The 28-year-old Islay whisky, which was released in December 2017 with only 209 bottles available to SMWS members, also won a…
Read MorePioneer launches a new gin for airport market
One of the pioneers of the Scottish gin renaissance has this month unveiled the first-ever extension to its range. Almost a decade after it launched, Caorunn Small Batch Scottish Gin has released Caorunn Gin Master’s Cut. Crafted exclusively for the travel retail channel by Caorunn’s longstanding gin master Simon Buley at Balmenach Distillery in the…
Read More10 things you may not know about the Wallace Monument
The National Wallace Monument is one of Scotland’s most recognisable iconic buildings. The monument in Stirling was opened in 1869 to commemorate the life of the Scottish patriot and martyr Sir William Wallace, and has attracted visitors from near and far ever since. The National Wallace Monument is managed and operated by Stirling District Tourism…
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