Posts by Ellie Forbes
Say cheese! Dog photographer captures hilarious pictures of pooches
A dog photographer who captures hilarious pictures of pooches trying to catch cubes of cheese has raised nearly ÂŁ30,000 for charity. Carolyne Cowan, 58, started running Catchathon® events in 2019 and has raised ÂŁ28,500 for dog breed rescue charities. Her husband Alasdair prepares for the events by cutting up a whopping 10kg of cheese and…
Read MoreScots Baronial mansion in Edinburgh on the market for ÂŁ6million
A Scots Baronial mansion in Edinburgh has gone on the market for ÂŁ6million – and comes with a tennis court, treehouse and zip line. Dating from the 1600s, Woodhall House, is described as one of the ‘finest’ homes in the capital. The eight-bedroom property is designed in the Scots Baronial style and comes with extensive…
Read MoreProducer’s corner: Yva McKerlich on green tomato gin
In the latest edition of Scottish Field we speak to Yva McKerlich for Producers Corner. Yva talks about how her failed attempt at growing vegetables in her greenhouse led her to create the ‘world’s first’ green tomato gin. Since she was a child Yva McKerlich has loved growing vegetables. Growing up in the late 70s,…
Read MoreAbercairny Estate crowned winner of Estates Challenge
Abercairny Estate in Crieff was crowned winner of the Estates Challenge at The GWCT Scottish Game Fair. The sixth annual inter-estate competition is run to celebrate Scottish estates and raise awareness of the work carried out by their ghillies and gamekeepers to preserve and care for the countryside. It saw teams of six showcasing their…
Read MoreWhisky news round-up: Tours, festivals and more
Looking up The UK’s first vertical whisky distillery has appointed its Head of Whisky as it prepares to turn on its stills and open its doors to the public. Vaibhav Sood, previously Operations Manager at The Lakes Distillery, has taken on the newly created role. The ÂŁ13m nine-storey distillery is due to open later this…
Read MoreBook review: 101 Whiskies to Try Before You Die
Sammi Minion reviews 101 Whiskies to Try Before You Die by Ian Buxton who began working in the Scotch whisky industry in 1987. This compact guide is ideal for both seasoned whisky connoisseurs and those new to the world of whisky. Buxton recommends a perfect balance of classic brands alongside exciting new drams, ensuring accessibility for…
Read MoreApartment in Victorian building designed by Alexander Thomson up for sale
A stunning apartment located within an iconic Victorian A-Listed building designed by Alexander Thomson is up for sale in the west end of Glasgow. The three-bedroom property is found within the “Greek Thomson” on Great Western Terrace. Designed in 1869 by Alexander Thomson, Great Western Terrace stands upon a stone platform contained at either end…
Read MoreWorld’s oldest floral clock in Edinburgh is completed
This year’s design on the world’s oldest floral clock has been completed – with more than 50,000 flowers and plants. For 2023, the hugely popular landmark in Edinburgh’s West Princes Street Gardens will celebrate 100 years of Flying Scotsman, the world’s most famous steam locomotive. It took three gardeners just four weeks to plant the…
Read MoreNumber of critically-endangered capercaillie increases
Numbers of critically-endangered capercaillie have increased for the first time in eight years. The birds are on the verge of extinction in Scotland with numbers having decreased by more than 50% in the last five years. The latest national survey (2021/2022) estimated there are only 542 capercaillie left in Scotland. But the latest lek count…
Read MoreDundonald, Best of the West?
Editor Richard Bath travelled to his old stamping ground of Ayrshire to try out the acclaimed ÂŁ25 million Dundonald Links golf course, plus its restaurant and lodges. Dundonald Links is right at the heart of Ayrshire’s golf coast, just a 45-minute drive south west of Glasgow. Formed from what was once Southern Gailes, it is…
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