Wildcat 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 &…

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Pick a pumpkin – there’s 7000 to choose from

When you think of vegetables growing in Scottish fields, one that you wouldn’t immediately expect to find are pumpkins. But, in a corner of Stirlingshire, more than 7000 pumpkins have been grown across four acres of land at Arnprior Farm in a variety of sizes, perfect for Halloween, making hearty soups or for autumn decoration.…

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Distillery celebrates first (and 525th) birthday

Regarded as ‘the spiritual home of Scotch whisky,’ Lindores Abbey Distillery celebrates its first anniversary since it opened to the public on 5 October last year. The team at the distillery brought whisky production back on the historical site of Lindores Abbey in Newburgh in Fife. It was here that, according to the Exchequers Roll,…

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This Scottish mansion is a work of art

A Scots Baronial mansion transformed into a work of art is now available on the property market. Presented for sale by Savills, The Gart is a handsome stone built Scots baronial country house which dates from 1835. An original, smaller house was designed on the site by William Burn. It was substantially rebuilt and enlarged…

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Some gin-spiration for a card with a difference

We don’t want to say it too loudly, but… Christmas is coming. One of the big traditions of the season is sending Christmas cards, and a Scots distillery is combining a card with a present this festive season. Daffy’s Gin, based at the Strathmashie Distillery in Perthshire, has revealed the release of the ultimate Christmas…

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Art and antiques event will be museum fundraiser

A charity art and antiques event will be held at the Marcliffe Hotel in Aberdeen next month. Taking place on Sunday, 18 November, it aims to spread the word about the incredible redevelopment of the Aberdeen Art Gallery, and fundraise to help restore the Granite City’s reputation as a place rich in heritage and culture.…

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If you love Italian food, it’s time to go West Room

Italy’s answer to Spanish tapas have finally arrived in the capital city. The West Room, Edinburgh’s first Cicchetti bar, has opened in the heart of the West End. Based on Melville Place, owner Stefano Pieraccini works with the philosophy that drinks should always be served with good, homemade food. Cooking up Italian tapas dishes to…

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Distillery opens its doors for cocktail week

Sweetdram is to open its distillery to the public for the first time as part of Edinburgh Cocktail Week. Sweetdram is welcoming in those who enjoy progressive, flavour driven spirits as its exciting new distillery will be offering tours and sampling sessions during this year’s Edinburgh Cocktail Week, encouraging all to Drink Different. After beginning…

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Scots chocolatier reveals new 12 bar collection

A Scottish craft chocolatier has launched an inspirational new collection. COCO is a chocolate brand and manufacturer founded in 2004, based in Edinburgh. Their small team of chocolatiers have free rein to create unique flavour combinations that deliver extraordinary experiences. COCO’s new collection of 12 chocolate bars features unique flavour combinations, single origin ethical chocolate…

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New Scots gin palace is fit for a king or queen

A Scots gin maker has revealed its new home – the £13million Hendrick’s Gin Palace. Hendrick’s Gin was launched in 1999, and now the Hendrick’s Gin Palace and distillery has been artfully and magnificently expanded to meet the voracious global demand for Hendrick’s, which is unusually infused with essences of cucumber and rose. As an…

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