Posts Tagged ‘scottish’
Lagavulin takes to the air with exclusive release
A brand new single malt crafted at the renowned Lagavulin distillery is now available exclusively at selected Dufry Travel Retail stores. Lagavulin 10 Year Old has been created on Islay’s spectacular southern shoreline. The 10 Year Old is available now in Dufry Travel Retail stores in the UK and will roll out to selected European…
Read MoreNew Macallan boutique opens at Heathrow
Travellers will be able to experience The Macallan at a new boutique in Heathrow Airport. The whisky has announced the opening of its latest Macallan Boutique in London. Descrirbed as a ‘home away from home’, the luxury boutique offers guests the chance to discover and purchase some of The Macallan‘s most prestigious whiskies, including expressions…
Read MoreBowmore release the dragon on the Far East
A 36-year-old Islay whisky is being released specifically for the Far Eastern market. The Bowmore 36-Year-Old Dragon Edition is a new expression from the world’s oldest Scotch maturation warehouse, the famous No.1 Vaults. Featuring the mythical Chinese dragon, the 36-year-old whisky pays homage to the iconic Bowmore 30-Year-Old Sea Dragon, which celebrated a famous myth…
Read MoreBlood mystery at the heart of tense new thriller
The End of the Line comes from Gillian Galbraith, a former advocate at the Scottish Bar, specialising in medical negligence and author of the bestselling Alice Rice Mysteries comes a tense new thriller. When a 90-year-old man is found dead in his Edinburgh mansion, the bibliophile reviewing the old man’s documentation questions the circumstances surrounding…
Read MoreExperience more Scots history at Kinneil House
Members of the public will have more access to historic Kinneil House in Bo’ness, thanks to Historic Environment Scotland. HES has increased access to Kinneil House in Bo’ness as part of its ongoing partnership with the Friends of Kinneil and Falkirk Community Trust. The partnership has contributed to a new operating model to increase public…
Read MoreMulti-million pound opening in heart of Edinburgh
The hotly anticipated Market Street hotel opened its doors in the heart of Edinburgh’s city centre today. The hotel has revealed 98 urban boutique style rooms and suites, a vibrant new reception up on the seventh floor with incredible views and a serene and stylish lobby area punctuated with signature interiors that pay homage to…
Read MoreThe perfect pampering package at Gleneagles
There are few things I enjoy more than being pampered, eating lovely food and slowly sipping a good cuppa. Having had a rather hectic few weeks recently, there couldn’t have been a better time to receive an invitation to try out Gleneagles’ Polish & Patisserie package at the weekend – which just so happened to…
Read More56-year-old blended whisky set to go on sale
The Last Drop Distillers have announced the launch of their oldest blended Scotch whisky they have bottled to date. The 56 Year Old blended Scotch whisky comprises over 60% single malts and is a truly remarkable example of balance, wearing its age with grace and dignity. Launching in September, this marks The Last Drop’s 16th…
Read MoreBook is bringing the capital’s food scene to life
The vibrant food and drink scene of Edinburgh and the east coast is superbly presented in this latest ‘Get Stuck In’ regional cook book. Accompanied by stunning photography the book showcases some of the best fine dining, gastro pubs and afternoon tea options in the area, along with some of its best food producers. From…
Read MoreDistillery names new stills after city’s great female artists
The Glasgow Distillery has announced the exciting arrival and naming of two new whisky stills which have recently been installed at their premises in Hillington. After months of deliberation, the stills have been christened ‘Margaret’ and ‘Frances’ in honour of two of Glasgow’s most influential female artists. The new stills, which are identical replicas of…
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