Highland Park to open its first visitor experience

Single malt whisky brand Highland Park has invested in a customer experience store in Kirkwall, Orkney – and it’s set to open in early May. A first for the brand, the store will include a gallery featuring works from local artists and brand partnerships, a private education area for the distillery’s community training programme and…

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Hotel awards were so full of Prestige for the winners

Prestige Hotel Awards took over the Glasgow Marriott Hotel on Sunday night, for its Scottish awards ceremony. On Sunday evening, over 400 guests converged on the venue to celebrate as winners and highly recommended were announced in this year’s close-run competition. Now celebrating its 3rd year, proudly supported by the title partner Allied Irish Bank,…

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Prize for Scotland’s most family-friendly hotel

Dumfries House Lodge near Cumnock was recognised as Scotland’s outstanding family-friendly destination at a prestigious national awards ceremony. Hospitality staff at the estate saved for the nation by HRH The Prince of Wales 12 years ago were praised for their efforts at Prestige Hotel Awards at The Marriott Hotel in Glasgow. At the annual Prestige…

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It’s two in a row for Scotland’s Hotel of the Year

A Perthshire hotel is celebrating after being named Scotland’s Hotel of the Year (under 50 rooms) at the 2019 Prestige Hotel Awards. Presented by Allied Irish bank, the ceremony took place in Glasgow last week. Fighting off competition from hotels across Scotland, East Haugh House were back to defend their title of Scotland’s Hotel of…

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A new Glasgow rum is launched – Banditti Club

The Glasgow Distillery Company has today announced the launch of Banditti Club – Glasgow Spiced Rum. Banditti Club is the latest addition to Glasgow Distillery’s growing range of award-winning premium brands; deriving its name from a band of ardent spirits who would meet in Glasgow’s local public houses in the late 18th and early 19th…

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The 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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Scans reveal water damage to a Mackintosh classic

State of the art survey techniques have revealed the severity of water damage to an iconic Charles Rennie Mackintosh property. The surveys, carried out in partnership between the National Trust for Scotland – who own and care for the Hill House in Helensburg – and Historic Environment Scotland, shows the extent of the damp and…

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A new dining concept from 3 AA Rosette restaurant

An exciting dining concept is coming to a Glasgow venue next month. SWG3 has announced its latest restaurant residency. From Friday 5 April, Cail Bruich; the renowned 3 AA Rosette-awarded Glasgow restaurant, will bring their dining concept, called MAD LAB, to the city’s leading arts and music venue. Located in the Acid Bar, SWG3’s café…

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Ten Prime Ministers who were made in Scotland

Politics and our politicians are a hot topic right now, as Brexit lurches from one crisis to the next. Whatever your political stance, Scottish soil is a notable cross-party breeding ground for some of Britain’s best – and worst – Prime Ministers. Here we highlight 10 of note. 1. John Stuart, 3rd Earl of Bute…

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40 years of Scotland’s largest rural performing arts festival

Scotland celebrates the 40th anniversary of its largest, rural performing arts festival this summer. Dumfries & Galloway Arts Festival is unveiling its eclectic programme of 50 performing arts events delivering comedy, theatre, dance, music and spoken word. The 10-day festival (24 May–2 June) launches its 40th Anniversary programme packed full of performing arts events, including…

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