Posts Tagged ‘Scotland’
St Margaret’s School for Girls finish third in the UK
A team of pupils from St Margaret’s School for Girls in Aberdeen did Scotland proud. They represented the country in the UK Grand Final of the National Cyber Security Centre’s (NCSC) CyberFirst code-breaking competition. After beating 6,500 girls in the qualifying stages, the second year pupils have combated cryptography and learned to master logic and…
Read MoreArdnamurchan Distillery launches new membership club
Ardnamurchan Distillery have announced the launch of a brand-new membership club for intrepid whisky enthusiasts, The AD/venturers. To celebrate the unveiling of the club, the sales and marketing team will be undertaking a 180 mile walk from their bottling warehouse in Fife to the Ardnamurchan Distillery in the Western Highlands. Departing on May 25, the…
Read MoreHome of the year search heads to central Scotland
In the fifth episode of Scotland’s Home of the Year, the judges travel round Central Scotland in their search for homes with unique style, design and architecture. Interior designer Anna Campbell-Jones, architect Michael Angus and lifestyle blogger Kate Spiers explore an industrial new build in Fife, a house filled with fun in Dunblane and a…
Read MoreHearts that vie for the hearts and soul of Scotland
In the last instalment of a weighty trilogy that attempts to give John Knox a Hilary Mantel-style makeover, we see the Protestant firebrand return to a Scotland that in 1559 was on the brink of civil war. Back in Edinburgh, Knox immediately does battle with Mary, Queen of Scots, who is seeking to claim the…
Read MoreCelebrate the country’s natural diversity at Marine Fest
One of the UK’s leading conservation and education charities, the Scottish Seabird Centre, will host its first ever Marine Fest. Running from 31 May to 13 June, it aims to raise awareness of the diversity of Scotland’s marine environment and wildlife and the pressures facing them. The Marine Fest programme was officially launched as Scotland’s…
Read MoreA special Scottish residents staycation offerÂ
Experience an unforgettable stay in the heart of Edinburgh and celebrate your first night away with this limited edition offer. Waldorf Astoria Edinburgh – The Caledonian reopened on April 26 along with Peacock Alley Lounge for breakfast, lunch, afternoon tea and dinner, and Guerlain Spa & Health Club complete with two gyms, indoor pool, jacuzzi…
Read MoreBenriach prepares to open its first official visitor centre
Speyside distillery, Benriach, is gearing up to welcome visitors through the doors of its first ever official visitor centre next month following the completion of a six-figure investment project. Featuring a bar, tasting lounge, and retail space, the distillery’s visitor experience will open on Friday 21 May. Initially offering a variety of flavour-focused tastings following…
Read MoreScotland’s home of the year search goes west
The search for Scotland’s Home of the Year 2021 continues tonight. A renovated coach house in Uddingston, a 70s inspired home in Mauchline and a Victorian conversion in Ayr vie to become Scotland’s Home of the Year, representing regional finalists from The West in this fourth episode of the series. Judges, interior designer Anna-Campbell Jones, lifestyle…
Read MoreEden Mill: what happens when gin meets wine?
Eden Mill distillery has aged its latest gins in red wine and white wine casks, as Peter Ranscombe discovers. MAKING gin is – relatively – easy. As long as your spirit tastes of juniper then it’s job done, as far as the labelling gods are concerned. But making your gin stand out from the ever-growing…
Read MoreSupermarket releases three new Scottish ice creams
Scottish summer ice creams have been launched at a leading supermarket. Aldi customers are set for a sweet taste of the warmer months ahead following the launch of the supermarket’s range of new ice cream flavours. Customers can pick and choose from three refreshing new ice cream creations as part of Aldi’s much-loved Strachan’s range:…
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