British gin exports reach record £612 million
Exports of British gin reached a record high of more than £600 million last year, figures show.
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England has more distilleries than Scotland for first time
England now boasts more distilleries than Scotland for the first time, official figures show.
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.
Speyside whisky maker produces Lord Byron-inspired gin
Speyside Distillery, near Kingussie, has used its connections to Lord Byron to diversify from whisky-making into gin production.
Bottoms up! What should be at the top of your tipple list this Christmas
From our world-renowned whisky to craft ales and home-distilled gins, it’s fair to say that Scotland should be top of your tipple list this Christmas.
Gin just the tonic for start-up duo
A family-run craft distillery in Aberdeenshire has just celebrated the launch of its second product.
Enjoy a warming gin as the weather turns colder
The weather might be starting to turn but that doesn't mean the gin needs to go back into the drinks cabinet.
Spirited effort for a new gin starts from seed in the Sutors
A new craft gin distillery, capturing the whole journey from seed to spirit, is on the cusp of being launched in Easter Ross.
25 new gins launched in Scotland in past year
A remarkable 25 new gins have been launched in Scotland in the past year as the country enters a "gin boom".
Head to Taste of Grampian and find out why pork and gin is the perfect pairing
Scottish pork will be promoted as the ideal meat to enjoy with a gin-based drink at Saturday's Taste of Grampian food and drink festival.
Gin profits will help business start-ups
Profits from a new gin brand distilled in the grounds of an Argyll castle will help other business start-ups in the area.
G&V translates as glorious and vibrant
Quorvus Collection’s G&V Royal Mile Hotel Edinburgh took over from the Missoni family three years ago and has just won the creme de la creme in the Scottish Hotel Awards – a Gold Laurel for its environmental policies.
QUIZ: Name these nine gins… Just from looking at the bottles
This is a challenge for gin lovers. You love nothing more than the taste of a gin and can probably rattle off all the latest brands to come onto the market. But can you recognise them from just their bottle? Take our quiz and find out.
The Bank Restaurant: A wealth of good, bistro-style food on offer
As a lover of silly puns - as well as good food - I couldn't stop my mind going into pun-overdrive the closer we got to Huntly.
North-east artisan gin strikes deal with distributor
A new craft gin made on a historic north-east estate has been launched after striking a deal with a leading independent distributor.
Purple cocktails that gin and rum lovers will definitely want to try
When it comes to crafting a good cocktail, bartenders usually let the ingredients speak for themselves.
Heritage at the heart of new Orkney gin Arkh-Angell
A new 'storm strength' version of Orkney Distilling’s Kirkjuvagr Gin is being launched in Kirkwall this weekend.
New look for Inverness hotel is just the tonic
It’s a landmark building and a favourite haunt for generations of Invernessians, but now The Heathmount, a popular independent restaurant, bar and hotel, is sporting a fresh new looking following a £250,000 refurbishment led by award-winning Glasgow designer Mark Brunjes.