Posts Tagged ‘Scotland’
On the twelfth day of Christmas… Westlands Country Park
On the twelfth day of Christmas my true love gave to me, the gift of shooting. Westlands Country Park sits in almost 100 acres of secluded grounds, specialising in Clay Pigeon Shooting and Fly Fishing. Their state-of-the-art lodges are available to hire and buy, all with their very own swim spa or hot tub. The…
Read MoreTrust makes a declaration on property’s heritage
Conservation charity the National Trust for Scotland has announced its plans to invest over ÂŁ700,000 at one of its properties. The investment at the House of Dun, near Montrose, will completely re-purpose the property, which encompasses the Montrose Basin Nature Reserve, as a historical park for Angus which tells the story of the county, the…
Read MoreOn the eleventh day of Christmas… Murthly Estate
On the eleventh day of Christmas my true love gave to me… the gift of corporate hire. If you’re looking for somewhere really special for your business event, Murthly Estate is the place to be. Base your event at Murthly Castle, which is completely private and surrounded by a walled garden and extensive tree-lined avenues.…
Read MoreCelebrating the military units of Scotland
This extensive catalogue of Scottish military units raised throughout the world is sure to satisfy both military and tartan enthusiasts alike. The result of a labour of love, Alastair Campbell has put together an incredibly detailed resource for anyone who wants to learn more about the Scots’ global military might and impeccable style. Units include…
Read MoreEden Mill launches Eden Nil alcohol free range
Award-winning St Andrews based distiller and brewer Eden Mill has today announced the launch of its first alcohol free range. The aptly named Eden Nil range launches following research which found 61% of consumers want better choice when it comes to non-alcoholic drinks, while 58% are drinking more non and low ABV drinks than last…
Read MoreForget Christmas – think Midsummer Beer Festival!
It’s beginning to look a lot like Midsummer, as one of Scotland’s biggest and most-popular beer festivals unveils its dates for 2020. The Midsummer Beer Happening in Stonehaven will be held from Thursday June 18 to Saturday June 20 – and has ‘locked in’ dates for future years. The massive event, which attracts thousands of…
Read MoreVivid dramatic writing brings Sky Dance to life
You can almost feel the dramatic changes in temperature, so descriptive and atmospheric is John D Burns’ writing in Sky Dance. Set on a fictional Scottish island, this is a story based on very real issues affecting the wilderness in the Highlands of Scotland. As land owners clash with environmental protestors, the arguments are all…
Read MoreChristmas comes early for ice hockey fan Archie
We may still be six sleeps away from the 25th , but Christmas has come early for Fife Flyers fan, Archie Anderson, a 9-year-old from Edinburgh. As part of the Kirkcaldy-based ice hockey team’s longstanding relationship with CHAS (Children’s Hospices Across Scotland), Archie went behind the scenes to meet the players who gave him signed…
Read MoreTaking the biscuit with Scotland’s largest gingerbread house
A team of expert pastry chefs at Perthshire’s Gleneagles Hotel have unveiled Scotland’s largest edible gingerbread house to the public as part of the hotel’s festive celebrations. Executive pastry chef, Phil Skinazi and his team of chefs spent over 120 hours creating the gingerbread house comprising of 100kg of gingerbread, 60kg of royal icing, 10kg…
Read MoreRelieve festive fatigue with whisky’s calming music
Old Pulteney single malt Scotch whisky has launched the perfect way to relieve festive fatigue this Christmas. A bespoke coastal soundtrack will audibly transport listeners to the Maritime Malt’s calm and quiet hometown of Wick, which is located on Scotland’s most northerly shores. With more than 40% of Brits saying they feel rushed at Christmas…
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