Posts Tagged ‘Italian’
The Macallan: World’s ‘most valuable’ whisky to go for auction
A bottle of single malt whisky from The Macallan distillery is set to go for auction next month, with an estimated price of up to £1.2million. Experts say The Macallan 1926 is known to be the most sought-after Scotch whisky, with a similar bottle selling for a record-breaking £1.5m in 2019. It is the first…
Read MoreLamb’s best friend: Italian guardian dogs used to protect sheep from sea eagles
They have been used since Roman times to scare away wolves and bears. But now a breed of guardian dogs from Italy could be used to help protect new born lambs from sea eagles. In the first project of its kind in the UK, falconers are training two Maremma puppies, Luigi and Peaches, to help…
Read MoreCollection of European Cup football shirts set to fetch £100k
One of the finest collections of European Cup football shirts ever to come to auction is set to fetch £100,000 when it goes under the hammer. The Bertie Auld Collection, which is being sold by the family of the Celtic great, includes jerseys the midfielder swapped with some of Europe’s top players during the Parkhead…
Read MoreRecipes: A delicious seafood spaghetti
Head chef at East Coast Restaurant, Andrea Bertazzol, shares his Spaghetti Harbour recipe. Andrea has been a key ingredient for the success of East Coast Restaurant since it opened its doors in 2018 Originally from Biella in the northern Italian region of Piedmont, Andrea has over 20 years experience in the restaurant and hospitality industry,…
Read MoreHistoric 16th century castle goes on the market – and could be yours for less than £1million
A 16th century castle has gone on the market for less than £1million. Towie Barclay Castle, in Auchterless, Aberdeenshire, sits on land which was given to Clan Barclay by Malcolm lll of Scotland in 1136. The castle has been a much-loved family home for more than 50 years after it was bought by the late…
Read MoreKestin designs uniforms for Kimpton Charlotte Square hotel
SCOTTISH menswear brand Kestin has designed new unisex uniforms for the front of house staff and concierges at the Kimpton Charlotte Square hotel in Edinburgh. Members of the front of house team have been given a “Vineyard Green Rosyth Shirt Jacket”, which has been described as: “A versatile workwear-inspired overshirt [that] epitomises the label’s utilitarian…
Read MoreThe story behind the Cuttitta Cup
JEWELLER Hamilton & Inches has shared the story behind rugby’s Cuttitta Cup, for which Scotland and Italy will compete tomorrow at Murrayfield in Edinburgh. The company was commissioned in 2021 to make the trophy, which celebrates the contribution made to the sport by Massimo Cuttitta, who captained Italy and coached Scotland’s scrum. The cup was…
Read MoreAll I want for Christmas…
I think I’m quite easy to buy for, but I’m sure my family would tell you otherwise, writes Morag Bootland. I’m massively into outdoor adventures, but I also like nothing better than a coorie night in by the fire with my family and dog. For those that know me, they’d tell you that I’m not…
Read MoreAnima: Taking beer and food matching to the next level
Peter Ranscombe reviews craft beers made by Anima in Italy’s Piemonte wine region. THINK Piemonte, think wine. From powerful reds like Barolo and Barbaresco made from nebbiolo grapes through to elegant whites like Gavi and Roero and the gentle spritz of moscato d’Asti, Piedmont has a world-class reputation for its wines. But how about its…
Read MoreREVIEW: Innside Newcastle
For a sophisticated and stylish stay in Newcastle look no further than Innside, writes Grant Dickie. SITUATED a stone’s throw from one the most synonymous views Newcastle has to offer, Innside by Meliã is the perfect stay for anyone looking to book a trip to the Toon. The modern but almost industrial-style architecture of the…
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