Posts Tagged ‘scottish’
Creating a unique new whisky for Edinburgh
Edinburgh’s Holyrood Distillery is offering the chance to buy casks of its new whisky. Inspired by the history, vibrancy and diversity of the city, Holyrood’s team of distillers has created a cask offering unlike anything that has gone before. By using Lothian spring barley, chocolate and crystal specialty malts, Edinburgh Brewer’s Yeast and their distinct…
Read MoreEuropean Pipe Band Championships cancelled
The organisers of Piping Inverness, which incorporates the European Pipe Band Championships, has cancelled this year’s event. The competition was scheduled to take place on Saturday 26 June, but with uncertainty around COVID-19 restrictions and following the latest Scottish Government guidance, the Royal Scottish Pipe Band Association (RSPBA), in partnership with event organiser, LCC Live,…
Read MoreHome with a rich history in a peaceful location
An elegant mansion house with a cottage in an idyllic countryside location has been brought to the market. Presented by Savills, Carstramon House is an elegant country mansion believed to date from the late 18th century. It was extended in 1929 by Mrs Elizabeth Murray Usher whose family still own the Cally Estate. Carstramon has…
Read MoreTullibardine reveals the Murray Double Wood Edition
Tullibardine is expanding its collection of award-winning whiskies after revealing The Murray Double Wood Edition. The new single malt, available in 70cl, is the eighth edition in the brand’s much-celebrated Marquess Collection and has been expertly crafted at Tullibardine’s Perthshire distillery in the Scottish Highlands. The Murray Double Wood is aged in first-fill Bourbon casks…
Read MoreSpeyside distillery enters the smoke season
Smoky whiskies are not traditionally associated with Speyside. Now creative Speyside distillery, Benriach, has released a brand new expression, Smoke Season, to add to its recently revamped portfolio. They have looked back through their archives and it’s clear that heavily peated single malts were the preferred palate of the region back in the 19th century.…
Read MoreMackie’s invests in the future after recording a strong year
One of Scotland’s top food brands has recorded bumper chocolate and take-home ice cream sales. And now it aims to reinvest millions into its sustainability drive. In the year ending 31 May 2020, Mackie’s of Scotland saw its revenue increase 1% to ÂŁ16.7m and operating profits increasing 61% to ÂŁ3.4m. Chocolate sales increased by 46%…
Read MoreOffers over ÂŁ1.25million for Edinburgh property
A stunning modern house is available for sale in Edinburgh, for offers over ÂŁ1.25million. Presented by Knight Frank, this beautiful A-listed house has been carefully renovated by the current owners and combines elegant living and entertaining space with up to six double bedrooms and three bathrooms. It showcases wonderful original features throughout, including intricate cornicing,…
Read MoreA delicious foccia to make at home
As lockdown continues, we are all looking to find things to keep us busy. Thanks to Katia Crolla, owner of the East Coast, a restaurant in Musselburgh, East Lothian, we can try making a delicious bread. The East Coast is the next chapter for the Crolla family, who have been serving the folk of Musselburgh…
Read MorePlanning permission for Loch Lomond distillery
Planning permission has been granted to build a new distillery on the shores of Loch Lomond. Glen Luss Distillery is aiming to create a single malt Scotch whisky, a gin, aged and new make rums, small batch vodka and a line of craft beers, from the shores of Loch Lomond. The plans for Glen Luss…
Read MoreThe Four Pillars at Tatha Gallery supporting art graduates
A Scots art gallery is playing its part to support young artists by holding an online exhibition. With young graduates unable to showcase their work due to the ongoing pandemic, the Tatha Gallery, at 1 High Street in Newport on Tay, Dundee, is giving a group of artists the chance to showcase their talents. The…
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