Posts Tagged ‘Harris’
Wild Eve is the perfect drink for a January detox
Award winning apothecary and herbalist Amanda Saurin has launched her long anticipated organic botanical infusion drink, Wild Eve Recipe no 1. This innovative, small batch non-alcoholic drink is hand crafted from an exclusive selection of organic flowers, fruits, leaves, and seaweeds, hand foraged on the Isle of Harris, in the Outer Hebrides. She believes it’s…
Read MoreThe Lord who planned to transform the islands
Lord of the Isles tells the rather unknown story of Lord Leverhulme. In 1918-19, he purchased Harris and Lewis with an ambitious vision to transform the islands into a thriving centre of industry and commerce. With gregarious energy he planned great harbours, factories and travel links, but his plans to abolish the crofting system were…
Read MoreCraft distilleries call for clarity on covid support
EIGHT of Scotland’s craft distillers have written to the Scottish Government seeking clarity on whether they qualify for support during the coronavirus pandemic. The group of spirit producers said that some of its members have been turned down by their local councils for the 12 month business rate holiday promised by Scottish ministers, while others…
Read MoreDistillers launch a new drinks apothecary range
The Harris Wild Rose Tincture is the first release from the Isle of Harris Distillery’s new drinks apothecary range. Designed to complement Isle of Harris Gin serves and cocktails, the range is created in collaboration with plantswoman and herbalist Amanda Saurin. It can be added as required to create subtle new variations of the Harris…
Read MoreTV’s Sean Batty gets into the festive spirit
STV weatherman Sean Batty is to celebrates his favourite season of the year, by embarking on a scenic journey across Scotland as preparations for the holidays get underway. In Sean’s Festive Scotland, airing at 7.30pm on Tuesday 17 December on STV, viewers will the presenter as he travels across the country meeting the people and…
Read MoreScottish football women will look the part at World Cup
The Scotland Women’s National Team will travel to the FIFA Women’s World Cup in style this summer, thanks to Walker Slater. The Tweed specialists will supply the squad with Harris Tweed Hebrides jackets to wear as they fly out to France in June, ensuring the players and coaching staff look the part ahead of the…
Read MoreWriter returned to his roots for a pilgrimage
On a twelve day pilgrimage, Alastair McIntosh returns to the islands of his childhood to explore the history and culture of the Outer Hebrides. Walking from St Clement’s church in the southern end of the Isle of Harris to the most northerly Butt of Lewis, the tough terrain and physical endurance aids McIntosh’s feelings of…
Read MoreSequel to classic novel is full of intrigue
If you are looking for an adventure series to get stuck into, Castle Macnab book is certainly one to consider. As the sequel to John Buchan’s John Macnab, Robert J. Harris has created a novel full of intrigue which is played out in the heart of the Scottish Highlands. Set in the 1920s, a group…
Read MorePrince Charles will pay his respects to the Iolaire lost
Prince Charles is to attend the centenary service to mark the 100th anniversary of Britain’s worst peacetime disaster at sea. The Prince will attend the commemoration the loss of HMY Iolaire. During the Service, Prince Charles will deliver a scripture reading and lay a wreath. After the service, HRH will unveil a new sculpture, which…
Read MoreDiscover the hidden beaches of the Outer Hebrides
A journey through the Atlantic islands will take you to some of the most stunning beaches in the British Isles. From hauntingly beautiful hidden coves to stretches of strand that go on for miles, the white-sand and clear turquoise waters are truly a feast for the eyes Stroll along a deserted beach with the only noise being that…
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