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Harvieston Brewery celebrates 40 years with limited edition 40-year-old...
Harviestoun Brewery, which is based in Alva, near Stirling, has been brewing since 1983 - meaning they have been making craft beer in Scotland long before it became a popular trend. To mark four...
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Bonus Scran - Exploring the world of Johnnie Walker's Four Corners
On this special partner episode of Scran Rosalind investigates the famous Four Corners of Johnnie Walker. Whilst most people, and not just whisky drinkers, are familiar with this instantly...
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Whisky icons team up to release Wolfcraig gin
Master Blenders Richard Paterson OBE and Ian MacMillan may be best known in the world of whisky, but they also have expert credentials when it comes to gin, and have recently released Wolfcraig gin....
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14 of the most scenic beer gardens in Scotland
As it is summer Scotland, here we take a look at some of the most scenic beer gardens to enjoy a pint or two. From overlooking the river Spey to enjoying views of Edinburgh Castle, we can’t wait to...
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Advice on whisky as an investment - and what brands to buy from Macallan to...
At the end of last month, Edrington, the whisky and spirits producer behind Speyside premium malt The Macallan, reported a year of “outstanding growth and investment” after revenues topped £1 billion...
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Whisky Highball Day 2023: Date, history and recipes for a highball
Following the success of last year’s inaugural celebration, the 21 July marks the return of Whisky Highball Day, a day dedicated to the celebration of the whisky highball cocktail (and a good excuse...
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What's on the Transcend cocktail menu at Panda & Sons - from 'switching' to...
“Alright now fellas - what’s cooler than being cool? Ice cold!” Iain McPherson of Panda & Sons seems to have taken this little Outkast lyric to heart. It’s a long-held truth that bars have often...
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Speyburn Distillery to open to the public for first time in 125 years
The new visitor experience at Speyburn will give whisky fans the chance to enjoy an authentic, behind-the-scenes experience of Speyside distilling life. After 126 years making award-winning single...
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Outlander star Sam Heughan's Sassenach Wild Scottish gin wins gold medal at...
Sam Heughan's Sassenach Wild Scottish Gin has won a gold medal at the Singapore World Spirits Competition. His whisky, The Sassenach, also was awarded a double gold medal at the global awards. Posting...
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12 organic wines under £20 to try this month - including prosecco and orange...
To celebrate organic September, I have picked a dozen organic wines from around the world made from grapes grown without synthetic pesticides or fertilisers. All under £20 per bottle, it proves that...
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Lagg Distillery release Corriecravie Edition - the second whisky in core...
Lagg Distillery on the Isle of Arran have released the second edition of their core range of single malts - The Lagg Single Malt Corriecravie Edition. This new release follows on from the huge success...
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Autumn menus 2023: new season’s hot drinks and treats at Costa, Starbucks,...
As the weather starts to get cooler and the days shorter, coffee chains are introducing their menus of seasonal hot drinks and warming snacks. From the famous pumpkin spice latte to sweet maple...
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Lagavulin release limited edition 15 year old whisky to celebrate 25 years of...
Lagavulin is celebrating 25 years of the annual Islay Jazz Festival with an exclusive whisky bottling, the Lagavulin Jazz 2023 15 Year Old, only available at the distillery. The festival, presented by...
View ArticlePlans approved for Dál Riata Distillery in Campbeltown
Previously known as the capital of the whisky world, in the mid 1800s Campbeltown had over 25 distilleries, until a dramatic decline during the 1920s. By 1929 the town had only two operating...
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Student bars in Edinburgh: the best pubs for cheap drinks in Scotland’s capital
While it's counter-intuitive to try and deal with either of these problems by hitting the bar, the freedom to act illogically is basically what your university years are for. As important as it is to...
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Student bars in Glasgow: The best pubs for cheap drinks in Glasgow’s city centre
With this in mind, here's a guide to crawling through some of the cheapest and best-loved student spots in Glasgow's city centre. Brewdog (99 Hutcheson St, G1 1SN) Picture: Brewdog Facebook Yeah, we...
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House of Hazelwood release The Accelerator & The Brake - a 33 year old...
House of Hazelwood has unveiled a 33 year old blended scotch whisky created in a rare collaboration with renowned whisky writer Dave Broom. Named The Accelerator & The Brake, this new House of...
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Negroni Week: Dates, cocktail recipe and history of this classic gin drink
It's a classic cocktail that's being celebrated this month with modern recipes and events at bars across the country. In its classic guise, the Negroni, which is equal parts gin, Campari and sweet...
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Isle of Harris Distillers release The Hearach - the first whisky from the...
It’s a beautiful day on the Isle of Harris. The type of early summer weather - where there’s not a cloud in the piercing blue sky - which proves that the beaches on this island can indeed look like...
View Article6 of the scariest haunted pubs in Edinburgh - including The White Hart Inn...
Should you fancy a different type of Scottish spirit from whisky and gin, then the capital really does have no shortage of pubs that claim to be haunted. Unsurprising really given its history, and...
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