Posts Tagged ‘Scotland’
Julieann Fernandez wins Icons of Whisky Scottish title
Distell International’s master blender, Julieann Fernandez, has won the regional Icons of Whisky award for Scotland at the World Whisky Awards ceremony in Edinburgh. Julieann Fernandez is the master blender for Distell Group – spanning Bunnahabhain, Tobermory and Deanston distilleries, Black Bottle and Scottish Leader. Aged only 30, she is one of the youngest people…
Read MoreCelebrating the beauty of Beinn Eighe
The UK’s first National Nature Reserve, the stunning Beinn Eighe NNR, recently celebrated its 70th birthday. To mark the event, NatureScot has revealed the winning pictures from a photo contest commemorating the landmark anniversary. In 1951, Beinn Eighe was designated as the UK’s first NNR to protect its precious ancient pinewood, the largest fragment in…
Read MoreSecrets and scandals in a fascinating biography
Lady Jane Douglas was the sister of the Duke of Douglas, the richest man in Scotland. When she reportedly gave birth to her first children (twins) at the ripe old age of 49 in a back room in Paris, questions were asked as to the whether a legitimate heir to the family fortune had been…
Read MoreA new look for one of Scotland’s favourite whiskies
Bell’s Original Whisky has been given a new look. The UK’s second biggest blended Scotch whisky has been given a new bottle, which was launched with a £1 million media investment behind the brand’s first TV commercial in six years. The new packaging for Bell’s Original is in 70cl and 1L formats. The refreshed bottle…
Read MoreTwo new faces at Scottish Land and Estates
Scottish Land and Estates has welcomed two new members of staff to augment its headquarters team. Sarah Madden has joined SLE as a policy adviser (rural communities) and Hannah Lloyd joins as the organisation’s business development manager. Sarah previously worked for parliamentarians in both the Scottish and Westminster parliaments, most recently working for Hannah Bardell…
Read MoreIt’s the first Oolong tea-infused chai sipping gin
The world’s first Chai-spiced gin has been launched in Edinburgh. Rutland Square Gin has created the first Oolong tea-infused chai sipping gin, created in the heart of Edinburgh and sourced using the finest botanicals from across the globe. Named after the home of the Indian Consulate in Edinburgh, Rutland Square, the premium craft gin draws…
Read MoreBack in the great outdoors on the Adventure Show
The intrepid Adventure Show team are back to bring viewers thrilling and close-up looks at the thriving outdoor activities scene in Scotland. Amy Irons, who presents sports and entertainment shows on BBC Scotland, is teaming up with established specialist presenters Duncan McCallum, Patrick Winterton and Lauren McCallum for this new series of the long-running show.…
Read MoreFarmers sought to take part in annual business survey
Farmers looking to improve their business performance are being offered the chance to take part in a survey in return for free financial and environmental reports. SAC Consulting, part of Scotland’s Rural College (SRUC), is looking for farmers to take part in the annual Scottish Farm Business Survey, which has been running since the 1930s.…
Read MoreScotch Lamb rump with za’atar and crowdie pastilla
Scots are being encouraged to eat meat from our own country, through Go Rural. Go Rural is a community initiative run by farmers and crofters who are passionate about producing the highest quality food and drink as well as caring for the environment and protecting Scotland’s landscapes. Scotch Lamb had a successful push in 2020…
Read MoreSunshine on Leith will return to the capital
Capital Theatres and Pitlochry Festival Theatre are behind a new production of the Proclaimers’ musical Sunshine on Leith. The new show will be the final one in Edinburgh’s King’s Theatre season before it closes for a £25m redevelopment. Sunshine on Leith was written by Stephen Greenhorn, featuring the songs of The Proclaimers and new musical…
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