Posts Tagged ‘tradition’
Benedetti Foundation returns with Global Violin Sessions
The Benedetti Foundation’s Virtual Sessions return with the Global Violin Sessions: A Cultural Exchange Part 2. Running between 18 April – 8 May, the Sessions will be a tale of discovery, globalism and cultural exchange as the Benedetti Foundation continues its trip around the world through the eyes of the violin. The Sessions will take…
Read MoreTickets are on sale for this year’s Loony Dook
Edinburgh’s Hogmanay has announced that tickets for the world-famous Loony Dook at South Queensferry are now on sale. Scotland’s biggest Loony Dook sees an army of brave souls in fancy dress plunge into the icy waters of the Firth of Forth to dust off the cobwebs on New Year’s morning. If you fancy braving the…
Read MoreBenriach keeps an old tradition alive in Malting Season
Benriach Malting Season is the first expression in a century to be produced entirely using barley malted from the Speyside distillery’s historic floor maltings. The floor malting method is a highly skilled process requiring the delicate and skilled hand of Benriach’s team of dedicated craftspeople. After being steeped in water, the barley is spread across…
Read MoreGlen Moray’s exclusive Private Cask Collection
Glen Moray has unveiled its exclusive Private Cask Collection a handpicked selection of the Speyside distillery’s most treasured single malts, aged in the very best casks. This series of precious, small batch whiskies launches with a sweet and rich 13 year old release finished in Marsala casks, a perfect combination of Glen Moray a quintessential…
Read MoreNew stillhouse at Ardbeg is awash with whisky tradition
Ardbeg Distillery have unveiled their new purpose-built stillhouse. The new stillhouse will increase the distillery’s capacity significantly. Retaining the character of Ardbeg was at the heart of this project, so the new stills were designed to the exact specification as the old ones – right down to the millimetre. Every nut, bolt and rivet had…
Read MoreJohnnie Walker releases limited edition Jane Walker
With International Women’s Day taking place on Sunday, 8 March, Diageo is celebrating its craftswomen. Diageo is proud to support its Craftswomen program, celebrating the talented, bold and pioneering women who make some of the world’s most beloved spirits, including Johnnie Walker master blender Emma Walker. Coinciding with the launch of Craftswomen, Diageo will introduce…
Read MoreLimited edition Black Bottle 10-year-old revealed
The makers of blended Scotch whisky Black Bottle have today announced a re-awakening of an old favourite in their new 10-year-old variant – the first release from the brand in over 20 years. Matured in American Oak casks, this rich blend with a slightly smoky heart pays homage to its 1998 predecessor (and namesake), with blenders carefully choosing elements old and new to masterfully evolve the popular variant. Keeping with…
Read MoreStore aims to bring back first footing in Scotland
Supermarket Lidl is set to bring back the age-old tradition with free coal for customers in Scotland. Ahead of Hogmanay, Lidl has announced its plans to revive the Scottish tradition of first-footing after revealing just 14% of Scots plan to take part in the custom this year. The ritual of visiting friends, family and neighbours…
Read MoreRecord number of Hogmanay weddings set for Gretna
Tomorrow, 31 December 2019, will see the highest number of civil marriages conducted in venues across the Gretna and Gretna Green area on Hogmanay. There are 59 weddings in total being held, which is the highest number recorded since Dumfries and Galloway Council’s Registration Office opened in Central Avenue in September 1991. Analysis of marriage…
Read MoreCan you beat these for bad Secret Santa work gifts?
‘Snowflakes’ and vegans are ruining Secret Santa in UK workplaces with almost half of Brits claiming they have to be overly cautious not to offend colleagues and want to BAN the tradition, according to a survey. Research revealed that 45% of Brits say they have to tread carefully when picking out gifts for colleagues and…
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