Posts Tagged ‘scottish’
Stay at Buccleuch Arms for 3 nights – and pay for 2
Nestled in the heart of the Scottish Borders, the Buccleuch Arms Inn, is perfectly placed for you to explore Scotland’s best kept secret region. There is such a variety of things to see and do that you will need to take advantage of this fantastic three for two offer. Book a three night stay including…
Read MoreCelebrate whisky at Spirit of Speyside Festival
Scotland’s national drink is intrinsically linked to the landscape in which it is produced. And now the Spirit of Speyside Whisky Festival is bringing the two together in a series of events which celebrate both the amber nectar and the great outdoors. Event providers have pulled out all the stops to deliver on their promise…
Read MoreAll change as The Three Chimneys has new owner
The famous Three Chimneys restaurant on Skye has been sold by owners Shirley and Eddie Spear after 34 years. The world-renowned restaurant with rooms, at Colbost on the Isle of Skye, has been purchased by Scots born international hotelier Gordon Campbell Gray. Gordon, who is returning to live in Scotland permanently, aims to carry on…
Read MoreThe Scots otter who won’t take to wild water
A Scottish otter who has failed to be reintroduced to the wild is to become a television star. In the penultimate episode of BBC Scotland’s series Born to be Wild, the Scottish SPCA Animal Rescue Centre receives an unusual case; an otter from the very north of Shetland who’s already failed twice to be successfully…
Read MoreSharp fall in Scottish drivers buying a new car
Brexit, a global slowdown, and confusion over fuel type have caused a sharp fall in the number of drivers opting to buy a new, rather than used, car in Scotland. The research, by Close Brothers Motor Finance, found that 41% of drivers will opt for a new car, down from 46% last year. The Britain…
Read MoreSupermarket’s support for Scottish firms
The success of its Scottish Gin and Beer Festivals has promoted a leading supermarket to relaunch several of its most popular alcohol lines. After flying off the shelves during last year’s Scottish Gin and Beer Festivals, ALDI is again celebrating the drinks created by some of Scotland’s top craft distilleries and breweries. On sale now,…
Read MoreThe Barony becomes new foodie destination
One of Edinburgh’s most historic pubs has become the go-to place for foodies looking to try some of the best gastropub cuisine in the capital. The Barony, located on the lively and bohemian Broughton Street in the heart of the city, is serving up a range of fresh new dishes as part of its gastropub…
Read MoreTourist award for the ice cream of the crop
A family-run business has become Ayrshire’s first ever Five Star Tourist Shop following a grading from VisitScotland. Geraldo’s, based in the seaside town of Largs, received five stars from the national tourism organisation’s Quality Assurance (QA) Scheme in recognition of its exceptional standards. The QA Scheme is a benchmark for quality across the tourism industry…
Read MoreDistillers go wild after their new spirit strikes gold
A new Scottish spirit has won an award just months after being created. Wild Scottish Spirit, released in late 2018 by Highland Boundary Distillery, has been awarded Gold at the illustrious San Francisco World Spirits Competition, which saw nearly 3,000 entries received from all over the world. Regarded as the world’s most prestigious and influential…
Read MoreWhisky production begins at Lagg Distillery
Distilling is now underway at the Isle of Arran Distillers’ new Lagg Distillery, as it reaches its latest milestone. The first middle cut of spirit was recorded on Tuesday 19 March at 2.35pm. Following this, the commissioning phase has now been completed and Cask Number One was filled on Wednesday 10 April. Cask Number One,…
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