Loch Ness Spirits thankful two-year ‘David vs Goliath’ dispute over as whisky firm fails in bid to claim name
A north husband-and-wife company has won a "David and Goliath" battle to use Loch Ness in the name of the firm.
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‘It’s my ambition to make gin a valuable part of tourism menu’
Each week, we ask small businesses key questions. Here we speak to Liz Robson, owner and founder of Ginspired Scotland, which she runs from her home in Aberlour
Speyside businesswoman launches website to showcase depth of Scotland’s gin industry
A Speyside businesswoman has launched an initiative to put the country’s other distilling industry on the map.
Team spirit Orkney distillery achieves top marks
An Orkney gin company which opened its premises to visitors only a year ago has already achieved its Five Star Quality Assurance award from VisitScotland.
Gin joining Turriff Show for the first time
Local producers and their stories will play a key role this year and one duo in particular are looking forward to setting up temporary home in the new Turriff pavilion.
Showing real spirit with historic Mull move
Fledgling West Highland firm Whitetail Spirits has started up Mull’s first distillery for 220 years.
First Speyside Gin Festival hailed a success as hundreds enjoy local produce at showcase event
Gin fans flocked to Speyside this weekend to take part in a celebration of the drink.
Hundreds expected to flock to Speyside to celebrate the region’s gins
A celebration of one of the region's growing industries, the inaugural Spirit of Speyside Gin Experience kicked off yesterday.
Crowds to toast Speyside gins at summer festival
Gin lovers will flock to Moray next month for a festival designed to show that there is more to Speyside than the whisky industry.
North-east millionaire launches new gin and vodka
North-east multimillionaire Alasdair Locke has launched a gin and a vodka produced organically on the family estate at Glenrinnes, near Dufftown, on Speyside.
SPONSORED: 4 gins you need to try this World Gin Day
World Gin Day is happening tomorrow (Saturday 8 June) and it is a global celebration of all things gin. The premise is simple - gin lovers from all around the world get together with friends and family to enjoy their favourite tipple. What’s not to love!
Spirit of Speyside Gin Experience comes to Fochabers
A new gin festival will be taking place this summer in Moray.
Husband and wife’s Loch Ness gin has become a monster hit
Each week, we ask small businesses key questions.
Gin market ‘reaching its peak’, says Raven Spirits
Scotland’s flourishing gin industry is maturing and part of it may have already reached its peak, one of the duo behind an award-winning young north-east firm said yesterday.
VIDEO: Behind the scenes at the Fairytale gin distillery
Hand-crafted gin will soon be on sale at one of Scotland’s most unusual micro-distilleries.
Spotlight to be shined on Speyside’s gin producers as part of new festival
A new gin festival is due to be launched in the heart of malt whisky country to celebrate other distilling producers in the area.
Banchory craft drinks retailer closes just one year after opening
A crafts drinks retailer has become the latest business to close in a Deeside town.
Plans lodged to transform former farm to Highland gin distillery
A historic farm workers’ building in Ardross could become a gin distillery if plans lodged with Highland Council are successful.
Sir Walter Gavin Gilbey cleared after being accused of assaulting his 95-year-old mother
Sutherland-based gin heir Sir Walter Gavin Gilbey has had his conviction for allegedly assaulting his 95-year-old mother quashed.
Gin distillery wins license battle despite NHS fears
The owners of a soon to be opened gin distillery in the city have praised a council decision to give them a license - despite health concerns raised by the NHS.
Gin promotion group rapped for ‘linking alcohol with sexual success’
The Scottish Gin Society has been criticised for falsely advertising the drink as having health benefits and “linking alcohol with sexual success”.
First year brings cheer for island gin company
An island distillery is marking a year in business, having already exported around the world and created jobs.
New gin ‘next big step’ for GlenWyvis distillery
The community-owned Ross-shire distillery, GlenWyvis, has launched a new gin and unveiled fresh branding for its products.
New gin festival coming to Aberdeen later this year
Aberdeen will host a major new gin festival later this year in celebration of a drink that has soared to popularity.
Did you miss World Gin Day?
World Gin Day celebrated their 10th anniversary on Saturday, June 9. Don’t worry if you missed it as here are 10 of the best Scottish gins you can pick up today.
Raven Spirits to take flight with gin launch
North-east brothers Callum and Peter Sim are launching a premium gin under their new Raven Spirits brand.
Hebridean island’s first gin company is aiming to establish a distillery on the isle
The founder of a Hebridean island’s first gin company is aiming to establish a distillery there after securing 150 stockists around the UK within six months of launching his product.
Member of Highland gin dynasty accused of assaulting his mother
A member of a gin dynasty who lives in Sutherland has appeared in court accused of assaulting his elderly mother.
Highland distillery joins bid to boost wild juniper
The owners of a family-run micro distillery have joined forces with local conservationists to boost stocks of wild juniper on mainland Britain’s most northerly peninsula.
New Up Helly Aa gin has jarl on the bottle
Shetland Distillery Company has launched a special new-look version of its Up Helly Aa gin ahead of this year’s fire festival in Lerwick.
Distilling hobby just the tonic as north-east business booms
A couple who started off distilling gin as a hobby from their garden shed have grown it into a successful business which is now employing two members of staff.
Gin’s squeeze on whisky: Discount stores report spirit outsells national drink
Gin is outselling Scotland’s national drink at a discount supermarket’s stores around the country.