Posts Tagged ‘drink’
10 of the most unusual weddings in Scotland
Generations of couples have crossed the border to get hitched at Gretna. But many Scots have also come up with their own bizarre ways to celebrate their nuptials. Here we present 10 of the most unusual Scots weddings. 1. Head for heights Groom John Clark from Kirkintilloch took his wedding to Jackie Burns to new…
Read MoreThe Royal Golf Apartments are well above par
The Royal Golf Apartments in Dornoch are the North Highland Escape that you have been looking for. Everywhere you look there is a website for that! Last minute breaks; exclusive use properties; self-catering accommodation; fully catered packages? The new Royal Golf Apartments in Dornoch in the Scottish Highlands offer a solution combining luxury self-catering within…
Read MoreRural Scotland set for digital farmers’ market boost
The charity behind Stirling’s popular click and collect farmers’ market has been awarded over ÂŁ208,000 from the EU to roll out the model across rural Scotland. The funding comes from a joint collaboration between four Scottish Rural Network LEADER programmes, Forth Valley & Lomond, Perth & Kinross, Fife and Scottish Borders, through the European Agricultural…
Read MoreA delicious smoothie with added goodness
Are you a fan of smoothies? If so, we’ve got the perfect healthy drink for you. This week we’re bringing you some recipes with a different, courtesy of the award-winning Eteaket – a Scottish independent whole leaf tea company based in Edinburgh. Today we present a recipe for a Mighty Mango Kombu Matcha Medley smoothie.…
Read MoreGreat stories from all over Scotland return in Landward
The great outdoors comes to your living room, with the new series of Landward next week. Landward returns for a new series, celebrating Scotland’s countryside and wildlife, its food and drink sectors and investigating the stories behind the headlines in the rural economy. Presenters Dougie Vipond, Arlene Stuart, Euan McIlwraith and Anne Lundon will travel…
Read MoreThe gin invasion of whisky’s heartland
A gin festival is being launch this summer in the heart of Scotland’s most famous and prolific malt whisky-producing region. The team behind the Spirit of Speyside brand, which already stages the highly successful spirits events, is now celebrating the area’s rapidly-growing gin industry. Spirit of Speyside: The Gin Experience takes place from July 12…
Read MoreHonours presented at the Scottish Rural Awards 2019
A host of Scottish businesses are celebrating after taking home awards at the 2019 Scottish Rural Awards last night (Thursday). Veteran broadcaster and Deacon Blue drummer, Dougie Vipond took to the stage as compere for the evening, hosting over 450 guests and presenting two awards in each of the 11 open categories – a runner-up…
Read MoreIs this the ultimate gin for whisky lovers?
The team behind the world’s smallest bottle of Scotch has released its first gin, as Peter Ranscombe reports. WHISKY may be Scotland’s national drink, but our country now also has a growing reputation for its gin. With more than 70 distilleries churning out “mother’s ruin” north of the border, gin makers must work hard to…
Read MoreCyclists to share adventures before Etape Loch Ness
Two formidable cyclists are to share the highs and lows of their endurance adventures at an event being staged to welcome thousands of riders to the Highland capital for Etape Loch Ness. Eden Court, which is used as the event hub over the weekend of April 27 and 28, will host an inspiring afternoon of…
Read MoreThe struggles of young woman in 1990s Glasgow
Walking the Lights is a finely crafted and captivating story of a young actress’ self-discovery and her struggles with the damaging temptations of young adulthood. After becoming distanced from her mother and idle boyfriend, Maddie is hanging onto a bohemian life consumed by excessive drink and drugs despite their paltry funds. This is an insightful…
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