New Scots gin palace is fit for a king or queen

A Scots gin maker has revealed its new home – the £13million Hendrick’s Gin Palace. Hendrick’s Gin was launched in 1999, and now the Hendrick’s Gin Palace and distillery has been artfully and magnificently expanded to meet the voracious global demand for Hendrick’s, which is unusually infused with essences of cucumber and rose. As an…

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Scarecrow design and pumpkin carving competition all set to take place

A Hawick venue is hosting its third annual scarecrow design and pumpkin carving competition this weekend. Wilton Lodge Park is hosting the even on Sunday, October 22, from 1-3pm in the Walled Garden, writes Imogen Lovie. People of all ages are invited to enter their very best scarecrow with the winning entries taking top place…

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Fun and funghi at Culzean Castle

There’s a fantastic family funghi day out with a difference in South Ayrshire this weekend. Mystical mushrooms and toxic toadstools are the order of the day at Culzean Castle on Sunday. Families have the chance to join the Culzean Country Park rangers to find out what weird and wonderful mushrooms are growing in the woodlands.…

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