Posts Tagged ‘glasgow’
Hostelling Scotland begins phased opening of network
Hostelling Scotland has announced a phased reopening of its youth hostel and affiliate hostel network across Scotland. Hostel teams are looking forward to welcoming back adventure seeking hostellers, keen to explore everything that Scotland has to offer. The not for profit, self-funded charity is celebrating its 90th anniversary in 2021, and following the latest easing…
Read MorePiping Live returns with a nine-day festival
Glasgow’s Piping Live! is back for 2021 with a nine-day festival packed full of world-class performances, music sessions, recitals, competitions, book launches, workshops and so much more. Taking place between August 7-15, the annual festival has confirmed they will present their programme online, in response to current government guidelines. However, if restrictions allow the team…
Read MoreGlen Scotia: Preview of dunnage tasting whiskies
Glen Scotia is taking its malts festival online again next week – and Peter Ranscombe has had a sneak peak at the whiskies it will serve. TODAY, Campbeltown is home to just three distilleries – J&A Mitchell & Co’s Springbank and Glengyle, and Loch Lomond Group’s Glen Scotia. Wind the clock back to the Victorian…
Read MoreCorrie’s Capers books help feed starving children
Alison Page, a children’s author and Isle of Arran resident, published her first picture book “The Westie Fest” three years ago. It was reviewed by Scottish Field at the time, in January 2019 and awarded a 5 * Book Review. The review said: ‘A beautifully illustrated book with lots of information about things to see…
Read MoreIconic city bar and kitchen making a comeback
It has been the toughest year on record for the hospitality industry. But for Moskito, one of the most renowned bars and restaurants on the Glasgow scene, the time has been spent wisely. Under new management and with a unique and exciting concept for 2021, the Glasgow institution, Moskito is set to reopen on Bath…
Read MoreCold Town glory: Reconnecting beer to pubs
Peter Ranscombe visits Edinburgh’s Cold Town brewery to hear how head brewer Ed Evans takes inspiration from pubgoers. WHAT inspires brewers? For some, it’s the hops, and the arrival of more and more varieties from around the world. For others, it’s the malt, and the challenge of balancing the depth with the freshness. For Ed…
Read MoreWhisky tributes released for Glasgow and Edinburgh
A pair of whiskies celebrating Scotland’s two largest cities have been released, with Compass Box Artist Blend and Glasgow Blend. Artist Blend (formally Great King Street Artist’s Blend) is a tribute to Edinburgh, and the new label depicts an artist in front of the world-famous Scottish National Gallery and embodies the creative spirit of Compass…
Read MoreOffers over ÂŁ1.6 million to buy this Scottish estate
A compact residential estate with outstanding views over the River Tay to the hills beyond is for sale – with a closing date on May 19 2021. With a principal house in Highland Perthshire, two detached cottages, grazing land, salmon fishing rights and woodland, it is available as a whole or in lots. Presented by…
Read MoreThe incredible life of Scottish icon Stanley Baxter
This authorised biography has generated headlines because in it 95-year-old Stanley Baxter comes out as gay, yet there is so much more to this account of the actor’s life than that revelation. This jauntily-written book is a veritable treasure trove of anecdotes that shine a light on one of Scotland’s most beloved, yet most enigmatic,…
Read MoreAt-home festival with Lagavulin and Caol Ila whisky
Islay’s famous festival of music and whisky, Fèis ĂŚle is back for 2021 with all events being held digitally, bringing those at home up close to some of the best of what Islay has to offer. As part of the festival, two of the island’s most famous single malts, Lagavulin and Caol Ila will be…
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