New Italian-inspired flavour a sweet treat from Mackie’s

By Reporter | September 20, 2017

Ice cream favourite Mackie’s of Scotland has created a new treat which will transport fans to evocative Mediterranean cafes – with the launch of a limited edition flavour. The popular Scottish firm is using the famous Italian Biscotti biscuit to bring a touch of Autumn sunshine to these shores with its new Caramel Biscotti flavour,…

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R&B Distillers set to open distillery on the Isle of Raasay

By Reporter | September 6, 2017

On Saturday 16 September, whisky makers R&B Distillers will officially open the Isle of Raasay Distillery, the first (legal) whisky distillery on this small Hebridean island. R&B Distillers are bringing this traditional Scottish craft to an unchartered whisky region, harnessing the raw elements of the unique terroir to create the first Raasay Scotch, which will be ready to drink from 2020.   Co-founders Alasdair Day…

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Blair Castle in TV spotlight as location features in ‘Victoria’

By Reporter | September 5, 2017

Blair Castle has released exciting details of what went on during filming of the second series of the acclaimed “Victoria” TV drama, which saw episode seven filmed in and around the Castle and estate. Starring Jenna Coleman, the series focuses on the early years of Victoria’s reign, during which time she visited Highland Perthshire, and…

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New gin partnership celebrates Rosslyn Chapel’s Orkney connections

By Reporter | September 4, 2017

Rosslyn Chapel has developed a new partnership with Orkney Distilling to produce a gin to celebrate the Midlothian Chapel’s Orkney links. Rosslyn Chapel’s connection with Orkney goes back to its very origins, when Sir William St Clair, 3rd Prince of Orkney, founded the Chapel in 1446. Sir William’s grandfather, Sir Henry St Clair, became 42nd Earl…

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Celebrating the work of ‘Our Fathers’

By Reporter | August 3, 2017

What finer tribute could there be to your dad than creating a bottle of wine in his honour? Peter Ranscombe finds out what inspired Giles Cooke to produce Our Fathers. It’s not often that I’ll write about a single bottle of wine in isolation. Then again, there aren’t many bottles with the rich backstory that lies behind…

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Charity gala in aid of Syria comes to Edinburgh

By Reporter | July 10, 2017

Following on from its sell-out world premiere at Sadler’s Wells, Requiem for Aleppo will be coming to Edinburgh for a very special gala performance in aid of Syria Relief  on Wednesday 16 August. So moved by the images he saw coming from the devastated city of Aleppo, composer David Cazalet wrote and produced the score for…

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A French fancy

By Reporter | June 29, 2017

Gatineau was founded by Madame Jeanne Gatineau, a French female visionary who helped shape the beauty industry. In 1937, at the age of 52, Jeanne Gatineau opened her first Parisian beauty salon and in 1940 she used her beauty experience and expertise to launch the anti-ageing skincare house we know today. However Jeanne Gatineau’s most…

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Darnley’s Gin toasts homecoming as new Scottish distillery opens

By Reporter | June 29, 2017

Darnley’s Gin will today (Thursday 29th June) celebrate bringing its production home to Scotland with the opening of a new gin distillery and visitor centre at Kingsbarns in the East Neuk of Fife. Previously distilled in London, the award-winning premium Scottish gin will now be exclusively produced in this tranquil corner of Scotland where Darnley’s…

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