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In support of
Poppyscotland, The Famous Grouse
Experience visitor attraction is
offering 'FREE' Distillery and Tasting
Experience tours for serving and retired
military personnel during the month of
November.
The Glenturret
distillery in Crieff, Perthshire, the
spiritual home of The Famous
Grouse has announced that The Famous
Grouse Experience visitor attraction
will be offering 'FREE' Distillery and Tasting Experience
tours for serving and retired military
personnel
during the month of November.
To mark the
announcement of free
tours for serving and retired military
personnel and to highlight the ongoing
contribution of the armed forces in the
run up to Remembrance Sunday The Famous
Grouse Experience commissioned talented
Crieff artist June McEwan to add an
eye-catching accessory to the larger
than life Grouse statue which is
situated outside Scotland’s most visited
and oldest working distillery.
June went to great heights for
Poppyscotland, the fearless fundraiser
ascended 20 feet on a cherrypicker to
crown the iconic Grouse statue with a
striking poppy hat along with a poppy
embellishment on the Grouse’s breast.
June, who is a prominent member of
Crieff Remembers, a community
organisation formed to commemorate the
100th anniversary of WW1, based her
design on the traditional military caps
and bonnets of that era.
June commented, saying: "I was honoured
to be commissioned to create this
artwork and I hope that it reminds
visitors to The Famous Grouse Experience
of the sacrifices of the brave men and
women who served in our armed forces,
both then and now.
"It’s not often that I have to use a
cherrypicker to put the finishing
touches to my artwork, but I am happy
with the finished design. I was inspired
by photographer of WW1 soldiers and
wanted to create something that was both
eyecatching and respectful."
John Laurie, General Manager at The
Famous Grouse Experience, who announced
that the visitor attraction would be
offering free Distillery and Tasting
Experience tours for serving and retired
military personnel during the month of
November, said: "As well as hosting our
annual Poppyscotland collection, staff
at The Famous Grouse Experience wanted
to do something special to give back to
the brave men and women who serve, or
have served, in our armed forces."
 Gordon
Michie, Head of Fundraising at
Poppyscotland, said: "We are extremely
grateful to everyone at The Famous
Grouse Experience for their support of
the Scottish Poppy Appeal and for going
the extra mile for us this year, which
means that members of the Armed Forces
community can continue to receive the
vital services that they rely on."
Poppyscotland supports ex-servicemen and
women and their families, providing
life-changing support for the Armed
Forces community. The charity helps at
times of crisis and need, offering
vital, practical advice, assistance and
funding.
If you wish to support Poppyscotland,
either by donating, fundraising,
volunteering or simply buying a poppy or other
merchandise from their online shop you
find details of how to go about it on their
website
www.poppyscotland.org.uk
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