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Glasgow Conference Entertainment

Roddy — Mon, 07 Jul 2025 08:25:07 +0000

It was a great pleasure to help the European Academy of Allergy and Clinical Immunology – EAACI with their welcome ceremony at the Scottish Event Campus (SEC), and march the delegates over to Glasgow Science Centre for their networking reception.

For the Scottish conference welcome ceremony, we had a bagpiper and 3 dancers on stage, performing a highland fling and a reel. This segued into a March over the River Clyde, with 2 pipers, 2 Scottish drummers and 3 dancers waving flags to lead the 1,700 delegates over to their Civic Networking reception.

At the Glasgow Science Centre, the guests enjoyed some Scottish music, along with kilted jugglers and stilt performers, before entering for their Drinks reception.

Have a watch of the Scottish performance

For the Conference Gala Dinner

We provided a Bagpiper and Drummer on arrival. – (The conference did have a Bee mascot, who kindly lent the bagpiper his mascot head for this video!)

A clarsach duo to play during the drinks reception. And then pop and rock hits with the Scraggly Cats band after dinner.

Thanks to the Glasgow Convention Bureau for all the hard work bringing this conference to the city.

If you are organising a conference in Glasgow and need some assistance with excellent Scottish entertainment to make your conference memorable, then let us know how we can help.

Also, have a look at our page: https://reel-time.co.uk/conferences/glasgow-conference-entertainment/

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Whisky Tasting Experiences

Reel Admin — Sat, 12 Aug 2023 21:00:06 +0000

Reel Time Events has been delivering exclusive whisky tasting experiences for nearly 20 years. At Conference centres, hotels, private castles and museums. We do this for Corporate events, Scottish conferences, and destination wedding entertainment to help guests get a full appreciation of our Scottish national spirit.

Have you seen our whisky tasting experiences page? https://reel-time.co.uk/whisky/

A whisky tasting experience is a delightful and educational journey into the world of whisky. It’s an opportunity for enthusiasts and newcomers alike to explore the diverse flavours and aromas that different whiskies have to offer. Here’s how a typical whisky tasting experience might unfold:

Selection of Whiskies: A variety of whiskies from different regions and distilleries are usually offered for tasting. These could include single malts, blended whiskies, and sometimes even rare or limited editions. We usually base our Reel Time tastings around Malt whisky, and occasionally cask-strength malt whisky.
Glassware: Whisky is typically served in tulip-shaped glasses, known as Glencairn glasses, which help concentrate the aromas and allow you to fully appreciate the whisky’s nuances. Reel Time has a stock of 1800 Glencairn crystal glasses, so we can bring your whisky tasting, however big or small, to life.
Visual Examination: Before tasting, you’ll often be encouraged to examine the whisky’s appearance. You can observe its colour and clarity, which can offer clues about its age and cask type. Our Master tasters are on hand to guide you through the whisky tasting process.
Aromas: Swirling the whisky in the glass releases its aromas. Take your time to inhale the scents gently. You might detect notes of fruits, spices, vanilla, peat smoke, or other characteristics, depending on the whisky’s production process and maturation.
Tasting: Sip the whisky slowly and savour the flavours on your palate. Let it coat your mouth to fully appreciate its complexity. Notice the taste on the front, middle, and back of your tongue.
Flavour Profile: Whiskies can have a wide range of flavours, from sweet and fruity to smoky and peaty. A skilled whisky taster can identify multiple flavour components within a single dram.
Finish: Pay attention to the finish or aftertaste. Some whiskies have a long, lingering finish, while others might be short and crisp.
Water and Food: Water can be used to dilute the whisky slightly, which can sometimes bring out different flavours. Some people prefer to drink it neat, while others prefer a drop or two of water. Additionally, some tastings may include food pairings that complement the whiskies. Reel Time has recently done matched tastings to courses of dinner, and alongside cheese or Scottish chocolate Tastings.
Guidance from an Expert: A knowledgeable host or whisky expert often guides the tasting, providing information about each whisky’s origin, production process, and unique qualities. The backbone of our tastings are our skilful Whisky master tasters. They have been selected from various parts of the whisky industry, whether working with Whisky brands, starting their own unique Whisky bottling company, or working with some of the whisky elite bars of Edinburgh and Glasgow.
Personal Preferences: Whisky tasting is subjective, and everyone’s palate is different. As you explore different whiskies, you'll discover your personal preferences and develop a deeper understanding of the complexities of this beloved spirit.

Whether you attend a whisky-tasting event at a conference, a corporate event or as part of a wedding celebration, the experience is sure to enhance your appreciation and enjoyment of whisky. Remember to drink responsibly and savour each moment of this flavourful journey.

For more information on our whisky-tasting experiences, drop us some more details of what you are looking for on a contact form. It is useful to know where the tasting will be hosted, how many guests you think will attend, and a rough budget you are looking to spend on the whisky experience.

Our contact form can be found; https://reel-time.co.uk/contact/

In recent years, with the uprising of the Scottish Gin industry, we have also been offering a Scottish Gin experience for guests, based on the popularity of our Whisky experience. This can be done as a neat spirit tasting, or sometimes we also do perfect Scottish Gin serves with tonic, garnish, bitters and some ‘ added extras’. Have a look at our Gin tasting page for more information on this; https://reel-time.co.uk/gin/

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Glasgow Conference Events and Entertainment by Reel Time Events

Ross MacFarlane — Wed, 20 Nov 2019 21:14:38 +0000

Glasgow is a great place for conference events. From the diversity and variety of the city itself, to its ease of access to the rest of Scotland, visitors are never short of things to do and see.

Glasgow Convention Bureau continues to do an excellent job of promoting the city to the world. They have been awarded Top Convention Bureau in the UK for 13 years in a row by the Meeting and Incentive Travel Awards, and have helped bring Glasgow to the forefront of international conference destinations.

Reel Time Events provides a lot of conference entertainment in Glasgow. We’re taking a look at just some of the highlights of our conference event entertainment from this year.

6 Massive Conference Ceilidhs at Merchant Square

During the summer, Reel Time secured a run of 6 GIANT conference events with Merchant Square. Conference organisers were looking for a venue that could easily accommodate up to 1500 delegates to descend en-masse, sit down for dinner, and be entertained. Merchant Square’s range of dining estalishment’s close to the public for the night as the conference delegates takeover to enjoy the evening’s social program.

Reel Time Events provided the entertainment for these 6 conferences:

12th June – Offshore Mechanics & Arctic Engineering (OMAE), 1000 guests

10th July – CAP Partner – Federation of European Microbiologists (FEMS) 2019 Congress of European Microbiologists, 800 guests

18th July – International Society for Molecular Plant-Microbe (ISMPMI), 1300 guests

1st Aug – International Nuclear Physics Conference (INPC) 2019, 800 guests

4th Sept – European Conference on Applied Superconductivity (EUCAS) 2019, 1000 guests

8th Oct – The Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE)’s International Ultrasonics Symposium (IUS) 2019, 1000 guests

We wanted to initiate these huge, international audiences into Scottish culture to ensure their time in Glasgow would never be forgotten. That meant one thing: ceilidh dancing.

The layout of Merchant Square is perfect for this as it has a huge amount of floor space for large groups to dance and spin and twirl about. So we were easily able to accommodate 5900 first-time ceilidh dancers over the 6 events.

Reel Time’s modern ceilidh band ‘Scraggly Cats‘ performed all 6 events. Each event began with the 5-piece band accompanied by 5 Highland Dancers, performing jigs, reels, and the Highland Fling. The Dancers then encouraged the delegates to venture out on to the dance floor, and then helped to teach them ceilidh dances while the band played and called the moves from the stage. With so many ceilidh-newbies, having the Highland Dancers participate and lead by example brought everyone together and gave delegates the confidence to nail the dance moves.

After several ceilidh tunes, the delegates were rewarded for their effort with a disco set from the band who played live covers of songs like Summer of 69, Happy, Uptown Funk, and Don’t Stop Believing.

And finally, for those who just weren’t ready for the night to end, Reel Time always provided a DJ to take the party into the wee hours of the morning.

2 Huge Nights of Evening Entertainment for the British Orthodontics Society’s Glasgow Conference

Another highlight of our Glasgow Conference entertainment this year was back-to-back nights of events at the Glasgow Science Centre and the Crowne Plaza for the British Orthodontic Society.

This is the 2nd time we’ve worked with BOS and we were thrilled to be asked back. This time we wanted to go above and beyond with bigger Scottish show entertainment. Being familiar with the audience, we knew that they were especially fun and enthusiastic, and we wanted to deliver on their expectations for a huge party.

BOS wanted two nights of entertainment for their Glasgow conference. First was the civic reception at the Science Centre, a short walk from their hotel, Crowne Plaza – the location of the second night’s entertainment, and in close proximity to the Scottish Events Campus (SEC), where the conference was held.

Night One: Evening Entertainment at the Glasgow Science Centre

To kick off the civic reception, two Reel Time Pipers led a procession of conference delegates from Crowne Plaza, across the bridge over the River Clyde to the Science Centre. Once across the bridge, they were greeted by a troupe of jugglers and stilt walkers, who helped usher them into the venue.

Once all of the delegates were inside, they were provided food and drinks and left to do some networking, our roaming entertainers mingled and the crowd enthused. After about an hour, our two Reel Time Pipers once again struck up their pipes and led the large group to the entertainment area in the Science Centre.

Tartanium

They were greeted here by Reel Time’s biggest band: Tartanium. A 10 piece rock-band/stage show with Scottish infusions. Tartanium takes a classic rock-and-pop core of drums, guitar, bass, keys and a singer, adds a three-piece horn section of a trombone, trumpet, and saxophone. On top of that, bagpipes and a fiddle provide the authentic Scottish sound and texture. Tartanium plays a set of modern pop covers and Scottish traditional music with a big-band sound. Alongside the band are the Tartanium Dancers, five young ladies in traditional dress to perform jigs, reels, and highland flings with the band.

Tartanium kicked off the show with a reel, with the dancers performing in a space on the floor by the audience. The show moves forward with energy, fervour, and plenty of volume. The band play traditional dances like the highland fling, famous Scottish songs like Wild Mountain Thyme, and modern pop covers like Avicii’s “Wake Me Up.”

Watch the Tartanium Dancers!

Ceilidh Taster

After the show, Tartanium led the guests in a ceilidh taster in preparation for the following night. Roddy called the dances from the stage while playing pipes. The Tartanium dancers mingle with the audience to help them learn the moves. For first timers, it can seem quite daunting. But with the right effort and guidance from the Tartanium dancers, it always comes together.

Disco

After the ceilidh taster, the band continued with a forty-five minute set of pop and disco tunes for the audience to end the night with recent pop hits like Happy, Uptown Funk, and Can’t Stop the Feeling. Plus classic oldies like Donna Summer’s Hot Stuff, and Gloria Gaynor’s I Will Survive.

Fire Performers

As the night came to a close and the guests began to leave the venue, they were seen off by a trio of fire performers outside of the Science Centre for the final part of the night’s entertainment.

Crowne Plaza Conference Entertainment

The following night’s conference entertainment took place at the Crowne Plaza hotel, just across the river from the Science Centre. This second night of entertainment was the responsibility of the same Reel Time band who had such success at the 6 Merchant Square conferences.

Scraggly Cats kick the night off with a full on ceilidh. Having had the taster the night before, the guests were ready to get right in to a ceilidh. They went through several traditional dances: dashing white sergeant, Gay Gordons, the Flying Scotsman, the Virginia reel, and Strip the Willow.

After the ceilidh, the Scraggly Cats performed a disco set of pop classics and modern hit songs.

The band finished their set but the party continued on thanks to one of the Reel Time DJ’s who kept the delegates partying.

We had a great time with the guests of the British Orthodontic Society, and Glasgow proved to be the perfect setting for back-to-back nights of conference entertainment.

Honourable Mention: Kelvingrove Conference Entertainment

We also had the good fortune to take part in the IASSIDD conference at Kelvingrove, where we put on a ceilidh for conference delegates with the help of a group called Indepen-dance. You can see some of what we did in the video below.

We’ve had a wonderful year of Glasgow Conference Entertainment, with more still to come in the last few weeks of 2019, and we’re already excited and looking ahead to the fun we’re going to have in 2020 with all kinds of conference events already on the calendar.

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To inquire about conference or event entertainment, visit the contact page.

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British Orthodontics Society 2019 Glasgow Conference – Science Centre and Crowne Plaza Entertainment

Ross MacFarlane — Thu, 07 Nov 2019 20:58:16 +0000

Reel Time Events was recently asked to provide entertainment for the British Orthodontic Society’s 2019 conference events in Glasgow.

Night One: Entertainment at the Glasgow Science Centre

Tartanium

Ceilidh Taster

Disco

After the ceilidh taster, the band continued with a forty-five minute set of pop and disco tunes for the audience to end the night with. The band cranked out recent pop hits like Happy, Uptown Funk, and Can’t Stop the Feeling, plus classic oldies like Donna Summer’s Hot Stuff, and Gloria Gaynor’s I Will Survive.

Fire Performers

As the night came to a close and the guests began to leave the venue, they were seen off by a trio of fire performers outside of the Science Centre for the final part of the night’s entertainment.

Crowne Plaza Entertainment

The following night’s conference entertainment took place at the Crowne Plaza hotel, just across the river from the Science Centre. Tonight’s entertainment was the responsibility of another favourite Reel Time band: Scraggly Cats. The Cats are a ceilidh and pop-rock fusion band and frequently entertain at various conferences due to their versatility. (Recently they have been lead entertainers at a major run of 6 Glasgow conferences in Merchant Square.)

Scraggly Cats kick the night off with a full on ceilidh. Having had the taster the night before, the guests were ready to get right in to a ceilidh. They went through several traditional dances: dashing white sergeant, gay Gordons, the flying Scotsman, the Virginia reel, and strip the willow.

After the ceilidh, the Scraggly Cats performed a disco set, with tunes like Summer of 69, Proud Mary, and Don’t Stop Believing.

The band finished their set but the party continued on thanks to one of the Reel Time DJ’s who kept the guests into the wee hours of the morning.

We had a great time with the guests of the British Orthodontic Society, and Glasgow proved to be the perfect setting for back-to-back nights of conference entertainment.

For more about Reel Time Event’s conference entertainment, take a look at this page on our site, or reach out to us directly by phone or email.

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Reel Time Event’s 2014 Highlights

Ross MacFarlane — Fri, 19 Dec 2014 14:31:49 +0000

Reel Time Events has had a busy and varied year in 2014, and as it’s the end of the year, we would like to share some of our highlights from across the year.

Our corporate events and conferences have been as busy as ever, and in partnership with some of the best conference centers and 5 star venues in Scotland, we have had the pleasure of entertaining a great many delegates from a number of the world’s leading companies and organisations. From Burns night with the Reel Time Band and highland dancers at Stirling Castle to highland games at Merchant Square for SUI, Reel Time Events has immersed delegates from far and wide in the spirit and traditions of Scotland while providing a contemporary and innovative twist.

Providing a full entertainment program to help Best Western Hotels “make the magic happen” at its conference at Glasgows Science Center, Reel Time Events arranged a variety of performers, including The Reel Time Band and The Red Hot Chilli Pipers, fire performers, magicians and stilt walkers across the 2 evenings. The drinks reception, including whisky cocktails were provided by Reel Time Bars, and there was also a Scottish-made chocolate workshop, demonstrating the power of cocoa, giving delegates the chance to try chocolate sorbet and an indulgent hot chocolate shot.

Working alongside Visit Scotland, Reel Time Events also provided their own brand of contemporary Scottish entertainment for 1000 VIP guests at the Visit Scotland Expo networking event Scotland in the city, held at Merchants Square in Glasgow. Performers included the Reel Time Band and Clanadonia.

We have also had the opportunity to help with team building and incentive events for various clients, including a highland games event for BMW/Mini at Dundas Castle, providing the opportunity for the company’s highest achievers to do some networking, while participating in highland games and other typically Scottish activities both inside and out.

Working with various conference partners we have helped deliver opening and closing ceremonies for conferences at the SECC, EICC and AECC, providing everything from whisky tastings, haggis shy and indoor curling as part of the newtorking entertainment to Scottish gala dinner spectaculars.

Our weddings business has been equally as exciting and varied, and we have been lucky enough to help many couples celebrate their special day, from providing pipers at premier locations across the country to evening entertainment for the reception to help celebrate the day in style. The Reel Time Band, Scraggly Cats and Tartanium have all been part of creating a real impact for wedding guests with their fresh and funky twist on Scottish music, along with more traditional ceilidh, function and jazz bands. With events at Dalmahoy Country and Golf Club, Mansfield Traquair, Fairmont St Andrews and The Hub, Reel Time Events has worked with some of the most prestigious venues in Scotland. The Teepee wedding in the grounds of the stunning Cluny Castle in Aberdeen was a particularly memorable event this year, for being that little bit more unusual, with the wedding taking place in a traditional teepee in the fairytail setting of the castle. Roddy the Piper has also travelled to Germany and Egypt to provide a Reel Time taste of Scotland for weddings in foreign lands.

Reel Time Bars has also been busy working with a number of premium brands as part of its corporate program, providing branded mobile bars to clients including Haig Club Whisky and Virgin Atlantic, and the O2 sponsor’s tent at Crieff Highland Games. Working closely with Harburn House, Reel Time Bars has also had the pleasure of being a part of celebrating a number of weddings, providing cocktails and other beverages to thirsty revellers.

The Reel Time Band also need to have a special mention for their eventful year this year. Not only has Reel Time Band delivered its unique sounds to numerous weddings in 2014, they have been also been featured in commercials for FlyBe and Visit Scotland, have played at the closing party of the Ryder Cup at Merchants Square, and played at the SECC. The One Night Wonders played at the Commonwealth Games closing party attended by HRH Prince William.

Reel Time Events would like to take this opportunity to thank all the musicians, performers, atheletes, event staff and especially our clients that have helped make the past 12 months such a success, and we look forward to entertaining you over 2015.

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Reel Time Events at Merchant Square

Ross MacFarlane — Mon, 01 Dec 2014 13:45:55 +0000

Last week Reel Time Events were pleased to provide a comprehensive entertainment and events package for SIU (Société Internationale d’Urologie) In partnership with Meeting Makers, Reel Time Events helped immerse the delegation of over 1000 attendees from across the world in a truly Scottish experience, giving them a taste of our authentic and exciting culture as part of the conference’s social program.

As delegates arrived at Merchant Square they were welcomed by a lone piper, fire performers and 6-piece drummers, making a memorable start to the evening. With a spectacular start outside, there was plenty more to follow once inside Merchants Square.

The entertainment and activities inside were both spectacular and interactive, allowing everyone attending to really get involved and experience the true spirit of Scotland. With stilt walkers roaming the square clad in tartan, the guests were offered the chance to participate in some traditional and more innovative highland games events and Scottish activities, while being able to do some networking with the other delegates.
From tossing the caber (a foam one to toss, but a real one on display) with true highland games competitors, to indoor curling and Haggis Shy there were some physical events for everyone to try and prizes to be won.

For those less athletic, there was beer tasting, offering 3 different craft beers from the local Harviestoun Brewery, with the opportunity to experience the raw ingredients along with sampling the fantastic variety of tastes on offer. Various workshops were also on offer to get involved, with an opportunity to play the bagpipes, precussion instruments and ceilidh dance too. The Clann were also in attendance, getting everyone involved in dressing like a true Scot, and letting guests see and wear traditional kilts, armour and weapons from times gone by.

Once all the delegates had been fed by the various bars and restaurants around Merchants Square, organised by Meeting Makers, the Clann then went to battle – for 15 minutes sparks few and the guests’s breath was taken away as members of the Clann fought in the center of the Square, surrounded by a crowd of (often aghast) onlookers.

Once the battle had been fought (and everyone had a chance to regain their breath) the Reel Time Band, then took the stage, along with a team of Ceilidh dancers on the floor to lead all the guests in some traditional Scottish Ceilidh dances. Rocking the crowd with its own blend of traditional and contemporary ceilidh music, the evening continued with guests participating in all of the different and events, spread across the different areas of Merchants Square.

Guests had an incredible experience and huge amount of fun, trying new skills and learning about Scotland at the same time. For a full gallery of all the images from the night click here

Along with providing the entertainment at Merchants Square, Reel Time Events also provided the entertainment for the opening ceremony at Glasgow’s world famous SECC, with bagpipers, pipeband and highland dancers to provide an authentic Scottish welcome. At Glasgow’s Kelvingrove, for the delegates gala dinner, Reel Time provided a Jazz band to give a different and more modern feel to the occasion.

“Now that we are home safe and sound I just wanted to send a very big thank you to you for providing all of the entertainment for the various SIU events last week. You really did capture what Scotland is all about and our attendees, as well as our staff, really got a great feel for it. So thank you once again for making our event an incredibly memorable one!

So, if you to would like to immerse your conference delegates and guests in a spectacular and entertaining event that they can be part of, and remember for many years to come, contact Reel Time Events to see how we can entertain you

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Visit Scotland’s Expo, entertainment by Reel Time Events

Ross MacFarlane — Tue, 22 Apr 2014 12:34:32 +0000

The Reel Time Band playing a classic, yet modern Ceilidh Tune

Visit Scotland’s largest business to business event, Expo, was held at the SECC in Glasgow this week. Hundreds of destination management companies, professional conference makers, tour companies and journalists descended on Glasgow to meet the very best that Scotland has to provide. Venues, service providers and destination management companies exchanged ideas and contacts with the delegates.

Reel Time Events were asked to work alongside Event Scotland to help put a Scottish flavour on the evening networking event, Scotland in the City, for the 1000 VIP guests attending.

Speaking at the event were Visit Scotland chairman Mike Cantley and Glasgow City Marketing Bureau chairman George Mathison. Roddy Deans (Director of Reel Time Events) compèred the evening while guests enjoyed a range of Scottish fayre as a taster ahead of 2015, Scotland’s year of food and drink.

The Reel Time Band provided some rocking ceilidh music for the delegates to enjoy and dance to. The ceilidh dance floor was packed to capacity with enthusiastic newcomers to the culture.

‘I really enjoyed the Scottish music with a modern touch’ commented one of the hosted buyers.

Also performing in the evening were Clanadonia, a Celtic band with bagpipes and tribal drums, who got the audience roused with their performance.

The event was a great success, with the Reel Time brand of Scottish event and entertainment showcased on the stage in front of the best companies within Scotland’s Events Industry. One delegate commented:

“It is great to be entertaining in Glasgow’s merchant square, which is going to be part of the hub for this year’s Commonwealth Games, as well as a host of other high profile events during 2014.”

If you require some expert Scottish assistance for your event, then get in touch with the Reel Tim e Team for some inspiration. We look forward to delighting your guests when they visit our great country.

Delegates dancing along to The Reel Time Band

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Reel Time Whisky tasting

Ross MacFarlane — Wed, 29 May 2013 11:06:49 +0000

Reel Time Events is a whisky tasting company based in Edinburgh. We were asked to put on a Whisky tasting for a health and safety conference dinner.
We arrived at the Hilton in Glasgow while the guests were enjoying their dinner.
Setting up the Whisky stations in a room adjacent to the dining guests.
The guests enjoyed a short presentation by Whisky writer and poet, Robin Laing, who explained the nosing technique and why Whisky was good for their health and safety!

We had 3 different tasting stations set up, with the three experts talking to the guests about the different drams available.
The clients enjoyed the event, and thought it added a great Scottish element to the first night of their conference.
If you would like to book a Whisky tasting in Edinburgh, Glasgow, or anywhere in the UK, then have a look at our Whisky tasting page and get in touch for more information and a tailored quote.

Thanks to Stephen D Lawrence for the fantastic pictures of the event.

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Mobile Event Bar Edinburgh You know when you’ve been tangoed

Ross MacFarlane — Mon, 05 Dec 2011 11:02:33 +0000

Saturday we were at the Dance Base in Edinburgh providing a mobile event bar service for the Tango Community. The bar had a great selection of wines as well as Mojito’s , mainline spirits and ice cold beers.

Everyone really enjoyed themselves and it was great to see a close knit dance community coming together to share their passion for Tango . Really lovely people and some great dance moves!

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A busy July for Reel Time Bars

Ross MacFarlane — Fri, 05 Aug 2011 16:51:15 +0000

It was a pretty inconsistent July for the weather but one thing that was a guarantee was a great month for weddings! Reel Time Bars were all over Scotland from Loch Lomond to Aberdeen and back to Edinburgh! At the beginning of July we headed up to Boturich Castle to set up a bar in their purpose built marquee. There were cocktails flowing all evening with the ladies drinking Cosmos and the gentry on Mojitos. It was a beautiful day and we even had a moment to take in the breathtaking view across Loch Lomond.

When you have a wedding party ranging from Geordies to Canadians and the wedding weekend is based in Scotland there is only one thing to do…….cocktails and highland games! We arrived at a rather wet Harburn House on a Friday afternoon with cabers, ponchos, cocktail shakers and a haggis, not a usual Friday but a fun filled day was ahead. We set up a mobile barin one of the houses many grand rooms and prepared to start one of our signature cocktail masterclasses for 20 eager ladies. We taught the ladies how to make a range of classic cocktails, spoke in depth about the classics and most importantly ………drank the classics. As the ladies were giving their best Tom Cruise impression the men participated in a highland games led by our in house “heavy”. They were taught how to toss a caber, throw a hammer and most importantly how to throw a haggis at a whisky bottle! A fun filled day was certainly had.

There were some smartly dressed men and some elegantly dressed ladies when we hosted a cocktail party in the West of Glasgow for a birthday bash. We set up a bar and sold a wide variety of cocktails from sidecars to martinis! We even launched our new and exclusive Scottish Malt Whisky Society malt of the month which went down incredibly well with the gentlemen. A good night was had by the guests and by the staff, everyone leaving with a smile on their face!

Well, a busy July is over which brought many different events in lots of different venues. We look ahead now to August which brings with it the Edinburgh International Festival, late nights and a lot more weddings!

It’s all said and done, it’s reel, and it’s been fun!

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