Posts Tagged ‘scottish’
Mysteries as people vanish on a Scots island
The fictional island of Bancree, a place inspired by the author’s trips to the Scottish isles, plays host to a story of mystery and intrigue about a teenage girl and a string of disappearances. People aren’t only arriving on Bancree – they are disappearing too. When a mysterious man and his daughter move into isolated…
Read MoreThe winter solstice marked with special film
Historic Environment Scotland marked this year’s Winter Solstice with a special film. They showcased a new online film exploring the connection between the globally renowned Maeshowe Neolithic chambered tomb on Orkney and the annual celebration which traditionally marks the onset of winter and the year’s shortest day. Presented by HES Orkney Ranger, Sandra Miller, and featuring a range of experts and local people inspired by the Solstice and…
Read MoreFirst whisky release from Cà rn Mòr Family Reserve
Morrison Scotch Whisky Distillers has announced the first release from their CĂ rn Mòr Family Reserve range. The 32-year-old Single Cask from Glen Garioch Distillery was distilled in 1988, when the Morrison family owned the distillery. This cask was specially selected by Brian Morrison, who has a long history with Glen Garioch Distillery, for the inaugural…
Read MoreÂŁ500,000 funding for Glencoe tourist attraction
A ÂŁ2m project to transform a major tourist attraction in Lochaber has secured up to ÂŁ500,000 of funding from Highlands and Islands Enterprise. Funds will go towards the construction of a new base station at Glencoe ski centre which will see the demolition of the current fire damaged building. The new facilities are expected to…
Read MoreThe communities taking ownership of their land
In recent years, communities in the Scottish Highlands and Islands have taken ownership of more than half a million acres – an area equivalent to that of an English county like Nottinghamshire or West Yorkshire. In places long characterised by contracting economies and shrinking populations, this remarkable development has resulted in new homes, new businesses,…
Read MoreWoodland creation and peat restoration plans revealed
Plans to deliver a significant woodland creation and peatland restoration scheme in the North-East of Scotland have been revealed. Par and Aviva Investors have established an investment vehicle which has acquired 6300 hectares of moorland in the Glen Dye area of West Aberdeenshire as its first investment, which aims to capture over 1.4 million tonnes…
Read MoreTasty Roasted Scotch Galloway Beef with Beef Dripping
Chef David Hetherington is rustling up an alternative to turkey this Christmas. Chef David is known for his exquisite use of the best local, seasonal Scottish ingredients, teamed with eye-catching presentation and bold flavours which saw him appear on 2012’s MasterChef: The Professionals. In 2018, David won Provenance Chef of The Year at the Scottish…
Read MoreDewar’s marks a double wedding celebration
Dewar’s premium highball soda has launched its first television commercial in India featuring a double wedding, bringing together the brand’s Scottish heritage with the traditions of India. The Dewar’s ad innovatively captures the Highball soda double filtration process by showcasing the coming together of two distinct celebrations in a vibrant wedding. Conceptualised by BBDO, the…
Read MoreA warm winter feed with haggis shepherd’s pie
Haggis Shepherd’s Pie is, plain and simple, a hearty winter warmer. When those cold dark nights are here, sometimes you just want a bit of simplicity, which we offer this recipe from Macsween. Producing more than 1334 tonnes of haggis this year alone, Macsween of Edinburgh has seen immense growth over the past year with…
Read MoreRoseview offers a good business with great views
A wonderful lifestyle opportunity comprising of a detached residential cottage, letting cottage and well-established caravan park is for sale. Situated in a wonderful rural location on the fringe of the ever-popular coastal town of Oban, Roseview Caravan Park offers buyers an opportunity to acquire a well-established tourist destination, the perfect opportunity for a lifestyle change…
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