Posts Tagged ‘history’
A coastal Scottish castle for sale at ÂŁ3.9million
A 32 bedroom Scottish castle with views over the sea is for sale in the Highlands. Presented by Knight Frank, Ackergill Castle in Wick is a historic building in a spectacular coastal setting. At the heart is a 15th century tower, significantly extended in the 19th century and extensively refurbished and renovated in the 21st…
Read MoreThis could be the world’s first ÂŁ1million whisky
An extremely rare bottle of The Macallan dubbed ‘the Holy Grail of whisky’ could become the first to sell at auction for ÂŁ1million. On 28 and 29 November 2018, Christie’s Finest & Rarest Wines & Spirits auction in London will be led by the most collectable single malt produced in the 20th century; The Macallan…
Read MoreRaasay’s fourth While We Wait is released
The fourth expression from Raasay While We Wait 2018 is being released this month. The brand’s independently bottled single malt was created as a representation of the flavours that drinkers can expect from future Raasay scotch whisky. The release of Raasay While We Wait 2018 begins the countdown to 2020 when the first ever Raasay…
Read MoreLifestyle brand set to open second Scottish hotel
A hotel chain’s lifestyle brand which began in Scotland is set to open its second outlet. Marriott’s Moxy Hotels has appointed Glaswegian Ross Saunders to lead the launch of the new 181 bedroomed Glasgow Moxy. The new hotel is due to open in the Merchant district of the city on November 13. Aged 32, Ross…
Read MoreA celebration of sherry from Spain to Speyside
One of Speyside’s leading single malt scotch whisky distilleries has launched a new campaign to celebrate its strong links with Spain in time for International Sherry Week. The event runs from 8-14 October, and Tamdhu Single Malt Scotch Whisky, which is exclusively matured in Oloroso sherry seasoned European and American oak casks, is inviting whisky…
Read MoreA celebration of our department stores
A photographic exhibition to celebrate icons of the Scottish high street, past and present opens next week. Featuring photographic images of Scottish shops spanning over 100 years from 1889 until 1991, it includes perspective designs for classic department stores such as Binns and Jenners. This exhibition opens on October 12 and is a collaboration between…
Read MoreMany happy returns as GlenAllachie marks birthday
A Scotch whisky firm is this week celebrating its first birthday since it was taken over by its current owners. It’s now 12 months since Billy Walker, Trisha Savage and Graham Stevenson signed the dotted line on the purchase of GlenAllachie Distillery. The three directors, with over 100 years’ combined experience in the Scotch whisky…
Read MoreBeautiful walks for the whole family to enjoy
A series of family friendly walking events are taking place against the exhilarating backdrop of Wester Ross in the Highlands this month. Hosted by the National Trust for Scotland, the programme of guided treks, which includes an opportunity to spot wild red deer, hear stories from the past and take photos in the beautiful heart…
Read MoreThe battle of Culloden – from a new angle
The battle at Culloden Moor, the last pitched land battle on mainland Britain, is one of the most famous, and gruesome battles in our history and yet few authors focus on the battle itself. Instead they choose to write about the aftermath and the legends surrounding the infamous battle. Stuart Reid redresses that balance with…
Read MoreÂŁ1million to boost interest in the Antonine Wall
Nearly ÂŁ1million of new funding has been awarded to build better connections for communities and visitors along the length of the Antonine Wall. The Heritage Lottery Fund has allocated ÂŁ980,600 to help raise awareness of the 63km-long World Heritage Site. Rediscovering the Antonine Wall is being led by West Dunbartonshire Council, in partnership with East…
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