Variety is the key to Icon awards

Tartan Week 2005, and New York was abuzz for the Scotland Magazine Icons of Scotland awards dinner held in the Starlight Room of the Waldorf=Astoria on Manhattan's Park Avenue.

Held in tandem with the American Scottish Foundations' Wallace Award, now in its 49th year, the Icons of Scotland awards, in their third year, have become a pivotal part of America's Tartan Week celebrations, providing an important opportunity for Scotland to showcase the verybest it has to offer to an international audience.

In addition to representatives from the American media and trans-atlantic tour operators, that audience for the first time included a delegation from the Scottish Australian Heritage Council.

Once again guests were welcomed by the sponsors – The Drambuie Liqueur Company, The Macallan, VisitScotland and Scotland Magazine – with a veritable feast of entertainment to follow.

The awards, in seven categories, were chosen by a select group of 14 judges who are located on both sides of the Atlantic.

The dinner was prepared by Kevin Macgillivray, Chef from the Ballathie House Hotel in Perthshire, and Peter Daledda, Executive Banquet Chef of the Waldorf=Astoria; and co-hosted by the well-known Scottish broadcaster Fred Macaulay, and Scotland Magazine's Contributing Editor, Roddy Martine.

Entertainment was provided by Gutty Slippers, The Peatbog Faeries, Fascinating Aida, Katie Targett Adams, and Caledon – The Three Scots Tenors.

Aspecial appearance was made by Hollywood star A...

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• By : Dominic Roskrow
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