Posts Tagged ‘history’
Two new rare malt releases from John Crabbie
John Crabbie and Co has announced two new releases of rare single malt Scotch whisky to complement its award-winning range. Crabbie 25 year old and Crabbie 40 year old are the latest expressions to be revealed by Edinburgh-based John Crabbie & Co, a whisky brand which has its roots in the earliest incarnations of the…
Read MoreTake a look into the archives this weekend
The Historic Environment Scotland Archives will be offering a warm festive welcome this coming Saturday (15 December) with a special day of talks, exhibits and events for 24 Doors of Advent, part of Edinburgh’s Christmas programme. This year’s event will tie in with the Visible Girls and Invisible Spaces photographic exhibitions currently on display at…
Read MoreNew whiskies round off platinum celebrations
Douglas Laing & Co are concluding their platinum anniversary celebrations with two appropriately themed limited editions. They are a XOP Platinum Port Ellen 1982 Vintage Single Cask and the second release of Big Peat’s aged limited edition trilogy; the Platinum Edition Aged 26 Years Old. 2018 has seen the family firm celebrate 70 years of whisky…
Read MoreAdventure Show special with Cameron McNeish
Two ‘Adventure Show’ specials will be hitting our screens this Christmas on BBC2 Scotland. Cameron McNeish is back on our television screens this Christmas presenting a two-part series of the popular Adventure Show – ‘Roads Less Travelled’, for BBC2 Scotland. Cameron will be exploring ‘Scotland’s Atlantic Way’ – the route from the Mull of Kintyre…
Read MoreDiscover how Scotland’s past was dripping in blood
The second episode of the real life story behind Scotland’s past is being shown tonight (Monday). Rise of the Clans will see Neil Oliver travel back in time to reveal the real life Game of Thrones – the story of Scotland’s ancient clans, in the three-part BBC Scotland series.. Rise of the Clans shows it…
Read MoreJust 36 tickets available for Glengoyne event
Glengoyne Highland Single Malt has announced its first ever, exclusive Behind the Scenes at Glengoyne Distillery event. Ths will give the opportunity for a few lucky ticket holders to get the keys to the distillery for one day to get deeper insight than ever before into how Glengoyne’s unhurried single malt is crafted. With only…
Read MoreNew craft beer bar officially opened today
A community focused craft beer bar with 24 beers on tap has opened today. Dynamo Dundee officially opened at 4pm. This follows last month’s announcement that six°north were taking over this historic site on 42 Union Street. Since then a refit of the bar has taken place, with many original features being kept in an…
Read MoreHigh street museum just misses out on award
Industry leaders have praised Paisley: The Secret Collection after it just missed out on the Cultural Project of the Year Award at the 2018 Architects’ Journal Architecture Awards. The project was ‘Highly Commended’ by the judges for the inventive nature of its aim to revitalise the high street by bringing the area’s historic collections to…
Read MoreRoyal Navy sailed from Scotland for Battle of Jutland
Just over 100 years ago, World War I came to an end. In May 1916, the two greatest battle fleets the world had ever seen came together in a clash of arms off a little known peninsula of Denmark and fought a battle whose name has gone down in history. Jutland was the biggest naval…
Read MoreBeautiful coastal views from luxury penthouse
A sleek and luxurious penthouse located on the shorefront of Loch Fyne, overlooking its shimmering waters and vibrant coastline has just hit the market. Located in the popular coastal town of Tarbert, Argyll and Bute, in the former Columba Hotel Development, The Penthouse blends history with modern style and offers buyers the utmost in splendour…
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