Posts Tagged ‘whisky’
Join whisky legend Charlie MacLean for a night of drams
Scots whisky legend Charlie MacLean is celebrating the 35th anniversary of the Scotch Malt Whisky Society next week. Charlie has personally chosen a selection of whiskies to mark the society’s birthday. The Edinburgh event takes place on Tuesday, 3 July, and features a whisky tasting, food and screening of The Angels’ Share, the Ken Loach…
Read MoreThe perfect gift at the Scottish Game Fair
If you’re heading to the Game and Wildlife Conservation Trust Scottish Game Fair this weekend, then be sure to look out for Scottish Field. When you’re looking to buy someone the perfect gift, then you can’t go wrong with a subscription to Scottish Field magazine, to receive our packed issues each month, with the best…
Read MoreCreating a good dram with a taste of the 19th century
A Scots distillery has turned back the clock to release its newest whisky, appropriately named Temporis. Historical whisky research indicates BenRiach was the first distillery within Speyside to re-introduce peated malt into its whisky making back in the 1970s, a time when most Speyside distillers had moved their focus towards unpeated malt distillation. It is…
Read MoreSo you think you want to open your own distillery?
It seems that barely a month goes by in Scotland without news of another new distillery being created. It takes guts, the patience of a saint and a considerable amount of cash to get a whisky distillery up and running. However, unlike many other investments if it all goes wrong, you can also drown your…
Read MoreThe Grand Cafe is all set to thrown open its doors
One of Edinburgh’s most magnificent Old Town venues will this week open to the public at Grand Café at the Scotsman. After a six month restoration and inspired by the grand cafes of Europe, the new North Bridge venue promises a welcoming, relaxed drinking and dining experience to suit all tastes and occasions, juxtaposing a…
Read MoreTen things to do in Perthshire this summer
Perthshire is one of the most naturally stunning and diverse counties in Scotland. Steeped in history and culture, there’s plenty to discover. Perthshire accommodates a range of tastes and has a plethora of activities for people to take part in whether you are local to the area or just visiting. The Famous Grouse Experience The…
Read MoreNew guide helps people with disabilities visit Fife
New free guide has put Fife on the map for disabled visitors. Euan’s Guide, a charity website used by disabled people to review, share and discover accessible places to visit, has launched an accessibility guide to Fife. The guide to one of Scotland’s most popular regions features a range of accessible locations, from the home…
Read MoreMake sure you find Scottish Field at the Highland Show
If you’re heading to the Royal Highland Show over the next few days, then be sure to look out for Scottish Field. When you’re looking to buy someone the perfect gift, then you can’t go wrong with a subscription to Scottish Field magazine, to receive our packed issues each month, with the best news, features…
Read MoreBirchwater health drink is set to launch in Scotland
A new health drink is set to be launched in Scotland, based on pure birch sap. The first commercial scale launch of Scottish Birchwater is set to take place, targeting retail outlets across the country. Used traditionally in the Highlands and other parts of Northern Europe for centuries, there is a multi-million pound international market…
Read MoreThe 178th Royal Highland Show begins tomorrow
There’s less than 24 hours to go until the 178th Royal Highland Show gets underway. As always, the event will take place at the Showground in Ingliston, when visitors will descend on the outskirts of Edinburgh from not just all over Scotland, but from the rest of the UK. Around 200,000 visitors – and around…
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