Posts by Peter Ranscombe
Vegware appoints new boss as founder steps down
PLANT-BASED packaging maker Vegware has unveiled its new top team as the Edinburgh-based company’s founder stands down. Joe Frankel launched his business in 2006 and was joined by his sister, Lucy, in 2011. The company was bought last year by American packaging giant Novolex. Now, Joe is stepping back from the firm to make way…
Read MoreForesters donate Scottish Government Christmas tree
THIS year’s Scottish Government Christmas tree has been donated by a Scottish forestry company. Highfield Forestry, which is based in Perth, grew the seven-foot Nordmann Fir at Beauly, near Inverness. David Grieve, head of operations at Highfield Forestry’s Biggar office, said: “We are really proud to have been able to supply the Scottish Government with…
Read MoreMains of Taymouth
Mains of Taymouth: On the first day of Christmas my true love gave to me… the gift of luxury Stuck for that perfect Christmas gift? What better present to give than a gift voucher to enjoy against a stay in our luxury properties? Planning a romantic getaway, a family reunion or just time with friends,…
Read MoreWhisky news round-up: Deacon Blue, festivals, and more
Peter Ranscombe sticks his tongue in his cheek to round-up the latest news from the world of whisky. THE National Whisky Festival of Scotland returns to Edinburgh tomorrow. The festival is back at Summerhall, the arts centre in the former Royal Dick Vet School near the Meadows. Gareth Croll, the festival’s co-ordinator, said: “It’s such…
Read MoreDundee clothes makers celebrate success
THE fourth group of clothes makers to train on the Kindred Clothing (Garment Production) course are celebrating their success. Run by Dundee-based charity Front Lounge, the course – which has received the thumbs up from the Scottish Qualifications Authority – was started by a group of young mums in 2019. Following the latest 12-week course,…
Read MoreFestive fizz and bubbles 2022
Drinks blogger James Robertson pops the cork on his festive fizz recommendations. HOW time flies; here we all are thinking about Christmas and the New Year, which is on the immediate horizon. I do not think that I am alone in thinking where on Earth did 2022 go? It certainly seems to have flown by;…
Read MoreHospitality news round-up: Kinloch Lodge, Tipo, and more
Peter Ranscombe checks in for the latest news from the world of hospitality. KINLOCH Lodge on Skye is rounding off its 50th anniversary with a spot on Conde Nast Traveller magazine’s “Gold List” for 2023. Manager Isabella Macdonald’s parents – Lord Godfrey Macdonald, high chief of Clan Donald, and his wife, Lady Claire Macdonald –…
Read MoreGlenalmond College appoints its next warden
GLENALMOND College, the independent boarding school in Perthshire, has named Mark Mortimer as its next warden. Mortimer – who joins from Bryanston and Warminster, two independent boarding schools in the south of England – will take over from Michael Alderson on 1 January. Alderson and his wife, Emma, are returning to England after three years…
Read MoreMountain experts urge public to ‘#ThinkWINTER’
MOUNTAIN safety campaigners have launched their “#ThinkWINTER” campaign urging the public to access the right information and advice before venturing into the hills. Now in its fifth year, the scheme is a joint venture between Mountaineering Scotland, Scottish Mountain Rescue, Mountain Training Scotland, Glenmore Lodge, Developing Mountain Biking Scotland, Snowsport Scotland, The Scottish Avalanche Information…
Read MorePeek inside Scottish Field’s luxury Christmas hamper
ADD a touch of Scotland to your table this Christmas with our exclusive limited-edition Scottish Field luxury hamper. Our beautiful hamper is overflowing with cheerful and delicious goodies from Stornoway and Islay to Dunfermline and Perthshire, from Fife and Edinburgh to Skye and Arran – and all points in between. Our connoisseurs have curated this…
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