Posts Tagged ‘France’
Whisky and football unite for Drink Positive
Scotch whisky employees from around Speyside gathered in Elgin in support of a new responsible drinking campaign – Drink Positive. The alcohol education campaign, run in partnership between the Scottish Football Association and Diageo, aims to reach a million Scots with responsible drinking messaging. Using the William Hill Scottish Cup as a platform, the campaign…
Read MoreScotland ranks in world’s top 10 must see places for 2019
Scotland’s Highlands and islands have been named as one of the world’s must visit top regions for 2019. Travel authority, Lonely Planet, has today (revealed that the regions have been listed amongst its top 10 ‘Best in Travel’ destinations for 2019 – the only Scottish destinations to be included. The region receives the accolade in…
Read MoreNew Scottish rum distillery is all ready to begin
A new rum distillery in central Scotland is preparing to start production at its new facility in Livingston. The £100,000 distillery, owned by Matugga Distillers, is equipped with two 200 litre copper pot stills, capable of producing 50,000 litres of artisanal rum in its first year; the equivalent of 2m single rum serves. Over the…
Read MoreNew bid to bring European visitors to Scotland
Scottish tourism businesses will seek to strengthen Scotland’s position in European visitor markets at the national tourism organisation’s first ever pan-European travel trade mission. The Scotland workshop, organised by VisitScotland, will bring together 40 Scottish suppliers and up to 40 representatives of key travel organisations from different European markets. Taking place in Amsterdam, Netherlands, from…
Read MoreCalifornia collectin’
The futuristic-looking United States embassy in London played host to the first ‘Collectible California’ dinner, demonstrating how the state’s wines can age, as Peter Ranscombe reports. WHEN wine enthusiasts begin building their collection of bottles, they usually turn to the Old World classics from Bordeaux and Burgundy. But what about California? Can wines from the…
Read MoreApprentice star launches Canadian ice wine
Peter Ranscombe tastes Rebel Pi, the dessert wine created by Jackie Fast, star of BBC One television series The Apprentice. ANYONE who’s watched the current series of The Apprentice on the gogglebox will be familiar with Jackie Fast. With her direct business style and oodles of energy, the Canadian entrepreneur has already made her mark…
Read MoreWorldwide honours from the Keepers of the Quaich
People came from the four corners of the Earth to Scotland this week, to be honoured for their outstanding commitment to whisky. The Keepers of the Quaich is an international society which was established by the Scotch whisky industry to celebrate those who produce and promote the world’s finest distilled spirit. Only a limited number…
Read MoreWildcat Gin is set free into the wilds of Scotland
An award-winning Scots spirits business are continuing to grow their portfolio announcing the launch of Wildcat Gin. Whyte & Mackay has created a contemporary gin, featuring a Cat’s Claw botanical, which they say is perfect for consumers who want to #SeizeTheNight. Wildcat Gin’s release is the latest in a series of investments by Whyte &…
Read MoreEntrepreneur plays her part in £1million fundraiser
A Scots entrepreneur joined Sir Richard Branson on a charity fundraiser that raised more than £1million. Jill Henry, the founder of urban cycle clothing brand Meander Apparel, joined Sir Richard and his son Sam, in completing the month-long Virgin Strive Challenge 2018 at the weekend, to support the Big Change Charitable Trust. The endurance adventure began…
Read MoreScottish poetry competition attracts the world
Poets from all across the world entered Wigtown’s annual poetry competition. As Scotland’s National Book Town celebrates its 20th annual event, organisers revealed the festival’s international credentials with one runner up planning to fly in from America to attend the awards ceremony. There have been 735 entries including from the USA, India, France, Australia, Netherlands,…
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