Old Photograph Stafford Street Oban Scotland

Old photograph of people, shops, buildings and whisky distillery on Stafford Street in Oban in the Western Highlands of Scotland. The distillery was built in 1794 by the brothers John and Hugh Stevenson and operated by them until 1866, when it was bought by Peter Curnstie. It was then acquired by Walter Higgin in 1883 and rebuilt. In 1898, Alexander Edward, who also owned Aultmore Distillery, bought out Higgin. In its first year of operation, it suffered major losses when a major blending company, Pattison's of Leith, Edinburgh, went under. In 1923, Oban was sold to Dewars and joined Distillers Company with that company in 1925. It fell silent from 1931 until 1937 and again from 1969 to 1972 when a new still house was built. In 1989 a new visitors' centre was installed. It is now owned by Diageo. It has only two pot stills, making it one of the smallest in Scotland, producing a whisky that has been described as having a " West Highland " flavour that falls between the dry, smoky style of the Scottish islands and the lighter, sweeter malts of the Highlands. The Oban Distillery is primarily known for its 14 year old malt, which is marketed as part of Diageo's "Classic Malts Selection" range, launched in 1988. Also available is a " Distiller's Edition " bottling, which is finished in a Montilla Fino sherry cask before bottling. There is also an 18 year old limited edition and a rare 32 year old edition. In December 2014 Oban introduced a NAS, non age statement, bottling, called Oban " Little Bay ".



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Old Photograph George Square Glasgow Scotland

Old photograph of a Tram, people and building in George Square Glasgow, Scotland. History Blog post of interest to folks with ancestry, genealogy or Scottish Family Roots in Scotland who may wish to travel and visit one day.



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Old Photograph Dining Room Floors Castle Scotland

Old photograph of the dining room in Floors Castle in Roxburghshire, Borders, Scotland. This is the seat of the Duke of Roxburghe. It was built in the 1720s by the architect William Adam for the 1st Duke. In the 19th century it was embellished with turrets and battlements by William Playfair for the 6th Duke. Floors Castle lies on the River Tweed and overlooks the Cheviot Hills.



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Tour Scotland Video Loving You's Easy Southern Fried Music Festival Perth Perthshire

Tour Scotland video of Red Sky July singing Loving You's Easy at the outdoor concert at the Southern Fried Festival on on visit to Perth, Perthshire, Scotland.

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Old Photograph Butchers Shop Arbroath Scotland

Old photograph of the D. J. Walker Butchers shop in Arbroath, Angus, Scotland. Arbroath is located on the North Sea coast, around 16 miles Eest North East of Dundee and 45 miles South South West of Aberdeen. Arbroath's history as a town begins in the High Middle Ages with the founding of Arbroath Abbey in 1178. Arbroath grew considerably during the Industrial Revolution owing to the expansion of firstly the flax and secondly the jute industries and the engineering sector. A new harbour was built in 1839 and by the 20th century, Arbroath had become one of the larger fishing ports in Scotland. History Blog post of interest to folks with ancestry, genealogy or Scottish Family Roots in Scotland who may wish to travel and visit one day.



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