Posts Tagged ‘Scotland’
A pair of antique single cask whisky releases
An independent Scotch whisky firm has unveiled two antique single cask releases under its Xtra Old Particular Black Series. Award-winning family business Douglas Laing & Co, which recently announced its acquisition of Strathearn Distillery in Perthshire, sas the two latest XOP Black bottlings ‘represent perhaps the two most iconic whisky regions – Islay and Speyside…
Read MoreScots artist to display short film in Israel
Scottish artist Rachel Maclean is to stage her first work in Israel. The exhibition at the Tel Aviv Museum of Art is comprised of a video installation titled Spite Your Face (2017, 37 mins), which was first exhibited at the Venice Biennale in 2017, where Rachel represented Scotland. The protagonist of the film, Pic, is…
Read MoreHighland property market is strengthening
House sales in the Highlands are continuing to forge ahead, with buyers acting quickly when they find a property that meets their needs, according to independent property consultancy Galbraith. Galbraith’s Inverness office is consistently one of the busiest and this past quarter (1 July–30 September 2019) is no exception. The average selling time has fallen…
Read MoreScottish venison will be enjoyed with Gousto
The increased demand for lean protein is fuelling growth for a Scottish venison supplier. The award-winning Highland Game has secured a new partnership with the UK’s largest recipe box company, Gousto, and increased distribution with UK wholesale partners Costco, Booker and Brakes worth almost £2 million in sales to the company over the next 12…
Read MoreThe hotel staff doing their bit for great causes
The big-hearted staff of Glasgow’s Grand Central Hotel have raised an incredible £6000 to help homeless people and sick children in Scotland. Their goal is to hit an aspirational target by April 2021 as part of a two-year partnership with Social Bite and Glasgow Children’s Hospital Charity. As well as raising money, 11 staff volunteered…
Read MoreGlenapp Castle wins Hotel Catey award
Glenapp Castle has won Hotel Restaurant Team of the Year at this year’s Hotel Catey Awards 2019. The Ayrshire venue has had a good haul this year when it comes to awards. Fresh from scooping up the award for Independent Hotel of the Year at the CIS awards and picking up another at the Boutique…
Read MoreScotland has its say on pronouncing ‘scone’
A fun survey has revealed that more than three-quarters of Scots agree that ‘scone’ should rhyme with ‘gone’. What makes up the perfect afternoon tea was at the heart of a recent surveying of the UK’s aficionados. The survey found there were many forms with new twists on the classic sandwiches and cakes offering to…
Read MoreBlas Festival draws in top Scottish talent
This year’s Blas Festival, which is currently taking place at venues across the Highlands and Islands, will finish with an impressive array of musical entertainment to celebrate St Andrew’s Day this weekend. In association with St Andrew’s Fair Saturday, supporting HiMRA (Highland Migrant & Refugee Advocacy) and Highland Supports Refugees, Blas Festival will hold seven…
Read MoreScotland’s in demand with Christmas visitors
Scotland is one of the European countries most people want to visit for Christmas. insurance4carhire, analysed Google search data to reveal that Tallinn, Estonia is Europe’s most sought-after Christmas city, followed by Vienna, Strasbourg and Krakow – suggesting they’re popular choices for a festive trip. The car hire excess insurance provider combined a list of…
Read MoreJudy Murray to receive lifetime coaching award
Judy Murray OBE has been announced as the winner of the Lifetime Achievement Award for this year’s UK Coaching Awards, which will take place at The Tower Hotel London on 5 December. The award will be presented to the ‘Miss-Hits’ founder on the evening of the prestigious event to recognise her achievements through a lifetime…
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