Posts Tagged ‘scottish’
Getting more from Scotland’s woodlands
Forestry professionals are set to share their expertise on how to boost the productivity of existing woodland. Organised through the Scottish Government’s Farm Advisory Service (FAS), a free event will take place near Stirling later this month which will cover the best way to manage woods, from thinning to restocking, and provide details of Felling…
Read MoreStephanie takes Master Blender of the Year title
Whisky maker Dewar’s is celebrating after their Stephanie MacLeod became the first woman ‘Master Blender of the Year’ at the International Whisky Competition In a category dominated by numerous blended Scotches, Dewar’s was the only brand to bag all accolades at the recently held event. With a distinguished play in blended Scotches, Dewar’s 32 Year…
Read MoreYoung gannets need help as they fledge
Residents and visitors along the Firth of Forth coastline are being asked to help young northern gannets as they fledge from the world’s largest gannet colony on the Bass Rock. The call comes as the Scottish Seabird Centre and SSPCA have received a number of reports about gugas washed ashore following recent stormy weather. Every…
Read MoreScots cask drink named World’s Best Flavoured Cider
Thistly Cross’ Whisky Cask Cider has been voted the World’s Best Flavoured Cider, winning gold in the World Cider Awards. Complimented on its balanced wood-influence, the judges also commented that it is, “a brave cider, where flavours of banana mix with caramel and smoke”. Long matured in East Lothian, Whisky Cask Cider develops its unique…
Read MoreA shortbread and gin recipe from Bake Off’s Ruby
2018 Great British Bake Off finalist Ruby Bhogal is working with The Old Curiosity Distillery in Edinburgh to bring back its popular Christmas gin. The Old Curiosity Distillery’s Christmas gin is distilled with ginger, cinnamon and cardamom which gives the undeniably familiar smell of Christmas and provides a festive spicy flavour. The ingredients used to…
Read MoreScottish baker to judge primetime TV show
Scotland’s famous baking sisterhood, Three Sisters Bake, has secured a primetime TV show on BBC1. Nichola Reith, part of the Three Sisters Bake empire, with three cafes and wedding cake business, is now fronting Flour Power. The 10-part baking show will now air on Saturday mornings at 11am on BBC 1. The prime Saturday morning…
Read MoreThe Balmoral named top Europe/UK hotel in awards
Edinburgh’s The Balmoral Hotel has been ranked as first in the top 35 hotels in Europe/UK following the results of Condé Nast Traveler US’s annual Readers’ Choice Awards. And other Scottish hotels performed well, with the Cromlix Hotel, Dunblane, Waldorf Astoria Edinburgh – The Caledonian, Edinburgh, and Fife Arms, Braemar, making the top 10. More…
Read MoreRestaurant Andrew Fairlie retains two Michelin stars
The team at Restaurant Andrew Fairlie has retained its prestigious two Michelin star status. The announcement comes following a sad year for the team, which experienced the loss of founder, Andrew Fairlie, in January. Both head chef Stevie McLaughlin and general manager, Dale Dewsbury – who have a combined 44 years working with Andrew –…
Read MoreBe one of the first on Scotland’s most green ferry
A new ship which will provide the most environmentally-friendly ferry service in Scotland is set to arrive in Orkney tomorrow (Wednesday 9 October) after making the journey from its shipbuilders in Vietnam. After final fittings and trials, MV Alfred will connect passengers from Orkney to the Scottish mainland on the service already operated by family…
Read MoreDistillery’s exclusive deal will make special whisky
A Scottish distillery has agreed an unprecedented five-year agreement for the supply of premium peated malt. Following a £3.3m investment in a new peat kiln in Portgordon, Crisp Malt is stepping up its supply to the craft distilling industry, after reaching an agreement with Holyrood Distillery in Edinburgh. The exclusive relationship to produce and supply…
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