Only 148 bottles of the Black Series will be released

Award-winning Scotch whisky creator Douglas Laing & Co has announced a brand extension to the Xtra Old Particular Single Cask Scotch Whisky range: XOP The Black Series. The new, luxury packaging employs monochromatic colourways complemented by gold foil detail, said to honour the super-premium Single Casks planned. Each bottle is filled by hand and features…

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Laings host Chopard watch and jewellery roadshow

Luxury jewellers Laings will host Chopard’s Travelling Roadshow as it visits their stores throughout the summer. Chopard are a renowned watchmaker and jeweller and the roadshow offers an exclusive viewing of their Basel 2019 launches as well as some special pieces from their boutique stock. Laings will host the exclusive roadshow as it travels across…

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This is not just any supermarket listing…

An iconic Scottish brand is set to melt hearts across the country after securing a listing with Marks & Spencer. Luxury ice cream producer Mackie’s of Scotland has won listings in 80 of the upmarket supermarket stores across the country in a deal worth over £100,000 per annum to the family-run business. Adding to M&S’s…

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A celebration of game with over 100 recipes

Access to good quality game is not just a luxury reserved for people living in the Scottish countryside, argues Claire MacDonald in this cookbook. This no fuss game cookbook contains more than one hundred recipes for all sorts of game, from venison to wild boar. Stuffing, sauces and accompaniments are also included in this all-encompassing…

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Final remaining luxury apartments for downsizers

Downsizers looking to move to Scotland’s most prestigious postcode are being urged to act quickly – with less than 10 properties remaining at a luxury retirement development. The Walled Gardens in St Andrews has only nine apartments left in its third and final phase, four of which have been snapped up within the last week.…

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Diamonds are forever – especially in spring

Luxury jewellers Laings know that spring is a season where romance blossoms. The sun begins to shine and flowers bloom, creating the perfect setting to celebrate the everlasting beauty of diamonds. A spokesman said: ‘Our stunning collection of diamonds dazzle in the soft sun. From classic line necklaces and tennis bracelets, to unique marquise cut…

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Scallywag set to launch new campaign

A Scotch whisky brand with a cheeky mascot is looking to boost its presence in the market. Scallywag Speyside Malt’s new marketing campaign, launching this month, will focus on building the Scallywag brand via digital, print and the on-trade. The activation will be significantly bolstered by three exciting new product launches for the brand which is…

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Tourist award for the ice cream of the crop

A family-run business has become Ayrshire’s first ever Five Star Tourist Shop following a grading from VisitScotland. Geraldo’s, based in the seaside town of Largs, received five stars from the national tourism organisation’s Quality Assurance (QA) Scheme in recognition of its exceptional standards. The QA Scheme is a benchmark for quality across the tourism industry…

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1968 Glenlivet available at £6800 a bottle

Reservations are now open for a 50 year old single cask whisky from the Glenlivet distillery. Edinburgh-based whisky broker and award-winning independent bottler Cask 88 has sourced a special dram. It comes from one of the casks chosen by Scotch whisky legend Abe Rosenberg, who is well-known for importing whisky to the United States in…

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New additions at complex on shores of Loch Tay

A luxury Scottish holiday destination has announced plans to launch new additions to the award-winning water sport and self-catering attraction overlooking the banks of Loch Tay. Two more attractions – café and pop-up, CakeBox and steam room-style SteamBox – will soon feature at the family-owned Taymouth Marina complex, in Kenmore, Perthshire. Set in a traditional…

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