Posts Tagged ‘glasgow’
Scotch whisky recording celebrates emerging talent
Some of the finest young and emerging talent in Scotland’s traditional music scene have been brought together. They are part of a unique CD recording as part of a collaboration between the Royal Conservatoire of Scotland and the Scotch whisky organisation, The Keepers of the Quaich. For the past seven years, The Keepers of the…
Read MoreExtensively renovated, immaculately presented home
A fantastic family home, situated in an idyllic rural position, is now for sale. Presented for sale by Rettie and Co, Birchlands has been extensively renovated and offers a bright and modern living accommodation enjoying a private, almost secret setting within woodland amid the mature policies of the former Tweedie Estate. The property enjoys a…
Read MoreOrcadian whisky dinner to celebrate Burns Night
A Glasgow restaurant has announced an Orcadian Burns Night Whisky Dinner in their multi-award-winning restaurant for Sunday, 26 January. Kickstarting a schedule of events for 2020, seafood restaurant Gamba is continuing its 21st-anniversary celebrations by partnering with Highland Park for a Burns Night like no other. Made with pride on Orkney, Highland Park is made…
Read MoreCapture the spirit of adventure in 2020 with Laings
Luxury jewellers Laings have launched 2020 with a campaign that’s all about adventure and exploring, looking at where this year will take you. The New Year brings with it an air of excitement and Laings stores across the UK have been transformed to reflect this. The campaign was launched this month to celebrate all of…
Read MoreLoch Lomond Whisky expands its global retail team
An independent Scotch whisky distiller has revealed the expansion of its global travel retail team with the creation of two new roles. Kelvin Ng has been appointed to the Hong Kong-based position of Loch Lomond Group’s regional director Asia Travel Retail, while the group is also recruiting for a GTR commercial and trade marketing executive…
Read MoreOpening and closing gala films at Glasgow Film Festival
Glasgow Film Festival (GFF) 2020 has announced its opening and closing gala films. The 16th annual festival will open on 26 February with the UK premiere of Proxima – the latest drama from award-winning Alice Winocour, director of Augustine and Disorder. Eva Green (Casino Royale, Dark Shadows) gives one of her most powerful performances in…
Read MoreChef creates a new twist on the Burns Supper
One of Scotland’s leading private events chefs has teamed up with Waitrose and WeFiFo to offer Milngavie foodies a fresh twist on the traditional Burns Supper. Following in the footsteps of culinary stars such as BBC MasterChef’s Greg Wallace, Gary Maclean and Jilly McCord, Cater Edinburgh’s Barry Bryson has been handpicked by Waitrose pop up…
Read MoreA solid sandstone home from the Edwardian era
A category B listed six bedroom colonial style detached Edwardian home is now available on the property market. Set amid beautifully maintained garden grounds and mature woodland, Green Den is presented to the market by Savills, and is a striking colonial style six bedroom detached residence built of solid sandstone in 1900 by the renowned…
Read MoreThe stunning winter photography of Hamish Frost
Imagine the experiencing the excitement of some of the most exciting and dramatic scenery in the world – and running on adrenaline at the same time. That’s exactly what Hamish Frost experiences on a regular basis. Hamish is a professional adventure sports photographer, based in Scotland. After being inspired to take up mountain sports photography,…
Read MoreBusiness network aims to boost Glasgow tourism
Glasgow’s tourism industry has unveiled a new business network called Experience Glasgow to help boost the city’s tourism and visitor economy. Top leaders from across the city launched the new network at The Gate today (Monday, 6 January). Supported by Scottish Enterprise and led by Craig Martin, the new tourism network will work towards delivering…
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