Posts Tagged ‘show’
Five of the best from Lidl’s latest wine tour
Head to Italy is Peter Ranscombe’s advice when it comes to the German supermarket’s latest summer special offer. IN THE big scheme of things, this definitely ranks as a #FirstWorldProblem – but the coronavirus lockdown has played havoc with wine writers’ routines. While many masterclasses with individual producers have shifted online, it’s much harder for…
Read MoreArmchair exploring: Returning to Romania with Cramele Recas
Restrictions on movement present an ideal opportunity for Peter Ranscombe to return to Romania’s native varieties and great-value wines. WHENEVER friends or acquaintances ask about the wine adventures on which I’ve been, one trip more than any other always piques their interest – Romania. So many people still have images of Anneka Rice’s 1990 visit…
Read MoreSaved by their customers
An innovative campaign has seen Dornoch Castle Hotel raise £54,000 in just one week towards the £100,000 crowdfunding target that will save this Highland hotel. Over 200 customers and well-wishers have purchased “pay it forward” vouchers from the hotel, which cost from £50. When the hotel re-opens guests will receive an extra 20% uplift which…
Read MoreBlue bottle to raise £10,000 for NHS
Craft distillers Eden Mill have launched a limited-edition blue ceramic bottle of their award-winning Original Gin to show their support and raise valuable funds for the NHS, with the St Andrews-based distillers saying that it will raise £10,000. A total of 5,000 bottles have been created, with £2 from each £30 bottle donated to frontline…
Read MoreGamekeepers sculpt heather message for ambulance crews
Gamekeepers on Greenlaw Moor in the Scottish Borders have demonstrated their solidarity with health workers after counting the ambulances passing them on the Duns road. Head Gamekeeper Jamie Goodall and Tom Wilson realised how much busier the road adjacent to their ground had become with emergency vehicles during the Covid-19 crisis. Whilst carrying out agreed…
Read MoreDirect to your door
A substantial number of Scottish restaurants and sandwich shops are trying to keep the show on the road during the lockdown by delivering ready-made restaurant quality meals direct to their customers. One such example is 65 Pleasance in Edinburgh, one of the capital’s leading vegan eateries. The service includes contactless purchase and delivery of their breakfast,…
Read MoreThis year’s Borders Union Show is cancelled
The Border Union Show 2020 has been cancelled due to the ongoing coronavirus situation. The Border Union Agricultural Society directors, trustees and staff, after taking careful account of the latest UK and Scottish Government and public health guidance, have announced the cancellation of the show, due to be held on July 24 and 25. With…
Read MoreBuy a drink to thank our hard-working NHS staff
Social enterprise and beer brand, Brewgooder, is hoping to facilitate a national ‘round’, inviting Scots to help them get packs of beer to the nation’s NHS workers to say thank you. The craft beer company, which already donates all of its profits to clean water projects, has created ‘One On Us’ – a platform for…
Read MoreFrom Shetland to the moon for Mark Bonnar
Scots actor Mark Bonnar is following in the footsteps of an Oscar winner. When you think of his work, the chances are Mark’s appearances in Line of Duty, Shetland or Guilt will spring to mind, or even a short spell in Casualty. But Mark’s delighted with his latest role, which has taken him to the…
Read MoreEden Mill drops off gin on Scots doorsteps
Eden Mill Distillers brought a little joy to an unexpected street of people in Glasgow last week, by dropping off gin gifts on their doorsteps. In a week of great uncertainty and concern, the gin distiller wanted to show their support for everyone doing their bit to stop the spread of coronavirus by practicing social…
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