Posts by Peter Ranscombe
Andrew Fairlie Scholarship finalists named
THE finalists for this year’s Andrew Fairlie Scholarship have been revealed. The six finalists will compete in tests of their skills at the University of the Highlands & Islands’ (UHI’s) Perth College on 17 November. The winner will then be revealed that evening at The Gleneagles Hotel. Fairlie, who held two Michelin stars at his…
Read MoreEdinburgh Castle unveils ‘Castle of Light’ trail
PUPILS from Royal Mile primary school have been given a preview of this winter’s light show at Edinburgh Castle. Tickets for the “Castle of Light” trail go on sale today. The trail opens on 18 November and runs until 30 December. Creative director Andy McGregor said: “The countdown to ‘Castle of Light’ is now on…
Read MoreREVIEW: “Dreamgirls”
Kenny Smith reviews Dreamgirls at the King’s Theatre in Glasgow. IT WOULD be fair to say that, prior to watching Dreamgirls, I was going into the production completely blind. I knew the basics of the show – a girl group gets together in 1960s America – and a couple of the big songs from it,…
Read MoreHollywood producer inspires Highlands and islands
HOLLYWOOD producer Jason Lust will help students in the Highlands and islands access the film industry under a new scheme launched today. The “FutureCreative” programme is being run by Highlands & Islands Enterprise’s (HIE’s) XpoNorth Digital service and the University of the Highlands & Islands (UHI). The programme will include workshops, careers’ advice, and mentoring.…
Read MoreJames IV – Queen of the Fight opens in Glasgow
THE latest instalment in writer Rona Munro’s James plays, James IV – Queen of the Fight, opens at the Theatre Royal in Glasgow tonight. The play made its debut at Edinburgh’s Festival Theatre at the end of last month. After the curtain comes down in Glasgow on Saturday, the show will tour to Dundee Rep,…
Read MoreFashion round-up: Laings, Findra, Earsass, and more
Peter Ranscombe rounds-up the latest news from brands including Findra, Earsass, and Laings. OUTDOOR clothing brand Findra is “popping-up” in John Lewis’ department store in Edinburgh this week to talk shoppers through its “ready-to-layer” range. The Scottish label is taking part in “The Great British Pop-up” initiative, which supports small businesses. “‘Ready to layer’ is…
Read MoreFinzean will host ‘Celebration of Game’ dinner
FINZEAN farm shop in Aberdeenshire will host a “Celebration of Game” dinner on 11 November as part of Great British Game Week. Sanjay Bhattacharya, head chef at Finzean, will be on hand to introduce new diners to game meat’s versatility. His starter consists of Finzean venison seekh kebab, partridge tikka bites, spicy onions, coriander mint…
Read MoreFirst Buchanan clan chief appointed in 341 years
THE Buchanan clan has a chief again for the first time since 1681. John Michael Baillie-Hamilton Buchanan was appointed to the role on Saturday at a ceremony in Cambusmore near Callander. The event was overseen by Joseph Morrow, the Lord Lyon King of Arms. The last Buchanan chief, John Buchanan, died in 1681 without a…
Read MoreTake flight with November’s issue of Scottish Field…
THE November issue of Scottish Field magazine is on sale now, both in shops and online. In the first issue of the magazine published since the death of the Queen, Scottish Field takes a look back through the archive to celebrate Her Majesty’s relationship with Scotland – from her Order of the Thistle regalia through…
Read MoreWine to Dine: November 2022 – Sarah Rankin
Wine columnist James Robertson picks five bottles to pair with Sarah Rankin’s dishes in the November issue of Scottish Field magazine. Dopff Au Moulin Cremant d’Alsace NV (£13.95, The Wine Society) There’s nothing low key about Sarah Rankin’s version of bubble and squeak – including the name rumbledethumps – and, with a poached egg to…
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