Posts Tagged ‘Scotland’
The perfect blend: whisky casks are being repurposed to create bike accessories
Old whisky casks are being ‘rescued’ and repurposed to create bike accessories – with some iconic barrels dating back to 1963. Family-run Cask Finery, based in East Lothian, are transforming Scotch whisky-soaked barrels into bicycle handlebar end plugs. The firm has produced a special edition batch of 100 accessories handcrafted from a rare cask used…
Read MoreGreen light for new craft distillery and visitor centre at Jupiter Artland
Planning permission for a new craft distillery and visitor centre at sculpture park and art gallery Jupiter Artland has been approved. Organic Architects, who specialise in distillery projects, have designed the new building which contains a gallery, visitor centre with a cafe, and craft distillery. The new addition to the 100 acre sculpture park, located…
Read MoreWorld sheep shearing champions crowned at Royal Highland Show
The world’s top sheep shearing talent have battled it out at the Royal Highland Show – with 30 countries competing for the top prizes this year. The Golden Shears World Sheep Shearing and Woolhandling Championships is the pinnacle for shearers and wool handlers, with teams coming from as far afield as Chile, South Africa and…
Read MoreFirst winner of Fordyce Maxwell Award announced
A former student of Scotland’s Rural College (SRUC) says he is ‘overwhelmed and honoured’ to be the first recipient of the Fordyce Maxwell Award for Agricultural Communications. Trainee auctioneer John McCulloch, who graduated with an HND in Agriculture at SRUC’s Edinburgh campus in 2021, was presented with the trophy by SRUC Principal Professor Wayne Powell at the…
Read MoreRunning up that hill: The spaniels climbing Scotland’s highest mountains
Meet the two adorable spaniels climbing Scotland’s highest mountains – with more than 250 scaled in less than two years. Pooches Hugo, aged six, and Spencer, aged three, have bagged 268 of Scotland’s 282 Munros – mountains over 3,000 feet high. Owner Hollie Jenkins, 27, began hiking the Munros with her faithful dogs in 2021…
Read MoreStunning Victorian mansion built by piper to Queen Victoria hits the market
A Victorian mansion, built by a champion piper to Queen Victoria, has come on the market for £300,000. Built in the mid to late 1800s by Duncan MacDougall, Dunolly House sits on the banks of River Tay in Aberfeldy is ideal for someone looking to bring this historic property back into usage. The stunning nine-bedroom…
Read MoreTop five shows to look out for at the Fringe
With the Edinburgh Festival Fringe just around the corner, we take a look at some of the top shows not to miss 1.Jack Docherty in David Bowie and Me: Parallel Lives 2 – 27 August, 8.30pm. Gilded Balloon Teviot Any fans of BBC Scotland’s hit comedy Scot Squad should snap up tickets…
Read MoreDrinks to make the perfect Father’s Day
With Father’s Day fast approaching, James Robertson, takes us through some drinks to make the prefect gift. Well Father’s Day is on the horizon and there is little doubt that for many whisky will be top of the list as a gift. A month or so ago I had the pleasure of meeting John Robertson,…
Read MoreLuxury holiday lodge on Loch Lomond with a private jetty on the market
A luxury holiday lodge on Loch Lomond has gone on the market – and comes with a private jetty. With its loch side location and hot tub, located in the small and exclusive Loch Lomond Holiday Park, The Glass House offers luxury living on the water’s edge. For sale through Argyll Holidays, Loch Lomond, the…
Read MoreHamilton & Inches to host Rolex exhibition
Scotland’s luxury jeweller Hamilton & Inches will host its hotly anticipated 2023 Rolex collection this month. This exhibition, at the showroom in Edinburgh, will celebrate the craftsmanship and present the latest iconic creations from Rolex. The showcase, which takes place from June 12-20 June, will unveil the brand’s newest additions, including the exquisite Oyster Perpetual…
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