Posts Tagged ‘glasgow’
The Glenturret X Lalique: A unique gastronomic experience
Chief Sub-Editor Rosie Morton heads to Perthshire to discover The Glenturret Lalique Restaurant – a unique gastronomic experience in the heart of Scotland’s oldest working distillery… Two celebrated luxury craft enterprises under the same roof? That’s surely a recipe for success. When I heard that Lalique, a champion of traditional glassmaking since 1888, was teaming…
Read MoreBloody Scotland reveals shortlist for debut novel award
The Bloody Scotland International Crime Writing Festival has revealed that three of the books on this year’s McIlvanney Prize longlist have made the shortlist for this year’s Bloody Scotland Scottish Crime Debut of the Year. The 2021 shortlist is: The Silent Daughter by Emma Christie (Wellbeck) – from Aberdeen / Portobello No Harm Done by…
Read MoreMoskito will have its bite in Glasgow from July 1
Glasgow’s Moskito Bar & Kitchen has officially confirmed it will open the doors to its iconic Bath Street location on July 1. And while many customers across the country will fondly remember the old Moksito – albeit with slightly fuzzy memories – the new owners are preparing to wow guests with their globally inspired ‘food…
Read MoreScots jewellery firm to strengthen its UK presence
Family-run Scots jewellers Laings has unveiled its vision for the future, with ambitious new plans to strengthen its presence across the United Kingdom. After celebrating 180 years of trading in 2020, Laings is now looking ahead to build on its legacy as a leading destination for luxury jewellery and watches with extensive expansion plans set…
Read MoreA new Glasgow 1770 triple distilled whisky
Following the sell-out success of the inaugural Glasgow 1770 Single Malt Triple Distilled release, the Glasgow Distillery Company have just announced the release of their next Triple Distilled expression. The latest Glasgow 1770 Triple Distilled is crafted from the finest malted barley; distilled three times in traditional copper pot stills at The Glasgow Distillery and…
Read MoreNew walking tour app helps Glasgow get back on its feet
From the latest graffiti murals to historic female icons that shaped Glasgow, visitors will be able to explore the Dear Green Place with the help of the new Glasgow Walking Tours app. Launched this week, the self-guided walking tours are a fun way to explore our city and stay active. Developed to support the city’s…
Read MoreKirsty Wark to explore literary landscape in new radio series
A new four-part series, Written In Scotland, presented by Kirsty Wark will show how the nation is uniquely defined by its writers. Starting on 24 June, each episode will explore Scotland’s past and present literary landscape. Kirsty will unpick how Scottish authors distinctively and sometimes controversially reflect the perception of their country, and asks if…
Read MoreBar + Block opens on Glasgow’s St Enoch Square
A stylish and modern all-day dining steakhouse and cocktail bar has opened in Glasgow. Bar + Block on Glasgow’s St Enoch Square offers an extensive range of high- quality steaks, handmade burgers and grazing plates, alongside creative cocktails and craft brews. Carnivorous cravings will be satisfied with an ever-changing selection of quality steaks, prepared by…
Read MoreWork to begin on distillery as new investment arrives
Ardgowan Distillery has announced work will begin this year on their new distillery which is being built on the Ardgowan Estate near Inverkip, 30 miles west of Glasgow. The company today [Monday] confirmed a £8.4 million equity investment into the business. £7.2m of the new equity comes from Austrian investor Roland Grain and the balance…
Read MoreA rose garden tribute to Scotland’s great poets
In a corner of a park in Glasgow, there lies an unassuming tribute to some of Scotland’s greatest poets. The Scottish Poetry Rose Garden was opened in 2003 to mark Glasgow’s hosting of the World Rose Convention that year, and celebrates poetry in Scots, English, and Gaelic. This quiet corner of the park is popular…
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