Posts Tagged ‘history’
View of urban Scotland at new exhibition
An art exhibition chronicling Scotland’s ever-changing cities, towns and villages is currently on display. Visitors to Duff House in Aberdeenshire can peer into Scotland’s urban past through a new art exhibit focusing on the country’s changing lifestyles and townscapes. The latest collection on loan to Duff House from the National Galleries of Scotland, Town and…
Read MoreSpecial release marks 20 years of Benromach
The Benromach Distillery Company Ltd is today marking a significant milestone in the distillery’s history with the release of its 20th anniversary bottling. This special whisky celebrates 20 years since production started at Benromach after the distillery was refurbished and re-opened in 1998. Distilled in the first year of production, only 3000 bottles of this…
Read MoreWhiskies will be flying high with air passengers
An award-winning independent Scotch whisky distiller is showcasing its malts to high flyers in London this month. The Loch Lomond Group has launched its largest Global Travel Retail (GTR) initiative to date with World Duty Free at Heathrow Airport’s Terminal 5 this month. The company is showcasing its Loch Lomond Whiskies and Glen Scotia single…
Read MoreBehind the scenes with Justerinis in Edinburgh
Peter Ranscombe takes a sneak peak at wine merchant Justerini & Brooks’ revamped tasting room in the Scottish capital. FEW names in the wine trade have such an illustrious history as Justerini & Brooks – founded in 1749, the company was granted a royal warrant by George III, an honour it has maintained with each…
Read MoreVirtual tour of Edinburgh wins science prize
A virtual walking tour of Edinburgh is the winner of this year’s prestigious Tam Dalyell Prize. It has been awarded to Dr Niki Vermeulen and Dr Bill Jenkins, both from Science, Technology and Innovation Studies in the School of Social and Political Science, and their team for Curious Edinburgh project. They have created the tour,…
Read MoreRenovation breathes new life into famous Gretna venue
Major refurbishments on a building have given a new lease of life to Scotland’s most famous wedding venue. Gretna Hall has stood in the heart of Gretna Green village for over 300 years, and was made famous for hosting a series of high profile aristocratic marriages in the 1800s. Two years ago, on 12 August,…
Read MoreGordon & MacPhail revamps with five clear ranges
Scotch whisky maturation expert Gordon & MacPhail is streamlining its existing portfolio into five distinct ranges. They say the relaunch of its portfolio of single malt Scotch whiskies will continue strengthening the reputation of the brand globally. The 122-year-old, family-owned company is will have five ranges: Discovery, Distillery Labels, Connoisseurs Choice, Private Collection, and Generations.…
Read MoreWhisky – The Connoisseur’s Journal
What’s the Story? The Whisky Journal provides readers with a well organised and attractive way to record information from tasting notes to ages. With the inclusion of extensive whisky knowledge, invites amateur drinkers to connoisseurs to learn more about how to drink whisky in the ‘correct’ manner or how to store the drink accordingly. Traveling…
Read MoreListed status for the Scottish castle that inspired Dracula
The Scottish castle thought to have inspired Bram Stoker’s Dracula has been awarded listed status by Historic Environment Scotland. The listing recognises the special architectural and historic interest of New Slains Castle, from its origins in the 16th century to its significant remodelling in the 19th century. Its spectacular clifftop setting and fascinating historical connections, also contributed to the decision…
Read MoreLego exhibition will start world tour from Scotland
An exciting exhibition that will tour the world is to start its journey in Scotland. The most spectacular Lego brick show that the nation has ever seen will be unveiled at Kilmarnock’s Dick Institute this summer, before setting off on a global tour. Bricktropolis is an interactive Lego brick show that towers over the competition…
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