Posts Tagged ‘scottish’
New documentary features Scottish neonatal unit
A new TV series looking at the work of a Scottish hospital’s neonatal unit is coming to our screens. The work of the dedicated staff at University Hospital Wishaw, North Lanarkshire, comes under the spotlight in this three-part documentary series looking at the neonatal unit and the very sick and premature babies who rely on…
Read MoreTwo exhibitions coming to the Open Eye Gallery
Edinburgh’s Open Eye Gallery is staging two exhibitions next month. The first is Impressions: Two Centuries of Printmaking, a wide-ranging exhibition featuring examples from some of the most prominent British printmakers in the last two centuries. In association with John Anderson, this show will include works by Robert Austin, Sandra Blow, Sir Muirhead Bone, Gerald…
Read MoreSwiss home design with wine cellar and garage for 12 cars
A truly stunning example of Swiss design and ingenuity, with a wine cellar and garage for 12 cars, is now for sale. Savills is marketing Boulder House, an exceptional modern house set in rural Aberdeenshire around 45 miles from Aberdeen. Privately commissioned by the sellers, the property was created by Swiss architect Martin Stohr in…
Read MoreBoe Gin secures Scottish deal for violet gin
Stirling-based Boe Gin has announced a major milestone with a new national listing with retailer ASDA. Their award-winning Boe Violet Gin rolls out in all ASDA stores across Scotland for the first time after a phenomenal year for the brand. Boe Gin are one of Scotland’s most successful independent gin producers, having announced their financial…
Read MoreDine like royalty to mark Britannia’s 21 years in Edinburgh
To mark the Royal Yacht Britannia’s 21 years in Edinburgh, a spectacular celebratory evening event is taking place on Saturday 19 October. Imagine being piped aboard the majestic Royal Yacht for an unforgettable evening of decadence, dining and ‘behind the ropes’ access, marking 21 years since Britannia arrived in Edinburgh. This is a rare opportunity…
Read MoreA beautiful countryside home with flexible space
A distinctive, five bedroom detached property set in the picturesque countryside is now for sale. Presented for sale by Strutt & Parker, Beechwood, in Cromlix, near Dunblane, is an impressive family home which offers flexible and spacious accommodation arranged over two floors. A generous reception hall leads to the library with front aspect windows and…
Read MoreChildren tackled 18 challenges in 47 hours
Fifty primary school children have united in Perthshire to take part in the inaugural Glenalmond 1847 challenge, successfully tackling 18 activities in 47 hours. The wide-ranging activities the pupils were challenged with on the grounds at Glenalmond, ranged from kayak polo and making pots in a fire pit to building bug hotels and playing different…
Read MoreCampaign to save island castle steps up a gear
A bid to save a Category A listed castle on the Isle of Rum is moving forward. An asset transfer to secure the future of Kinloch Castle is currently being considered by the Scottish Government. The castle, currently closed except for limited tours of a few rooms, has been used in the past as a…
Read MoreDistillery’s first peated whisky arriving soon
The highly anticipated 1770 Glasgow Single Malt Scotch Whisky, Peated Release No.1, from The Glasgow Distillery will start to arrive with buyers this week. The bottles which were pre-ordered are being carefully packed and prepared and the distillery are to commence shipping at the beginning of this week. 1770 Peated is a rich and smoky…
Read MoreDarkness and Aerolite Lyndsay join whisky world
A specialised whisky company is looking to reach a wider pool of drinkers, with continuous liquid releases rather than small batch and single cask expressions for the first time in the company’s history Atom Brands has launched two whisky brands with their rebrand of Darkness, formerly only limited edition releases, and the introduction of The…
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