Posts by Peter Ranscombe
A Week in Whisky: Going green, raising cash, and more
Peter Ranscombe shines his irreverent spotlight on another week in whisky… DISTILLERS will gather for the World Whisky Forum at Stauning whisky distillery in Denmark later this month – not for a giant party, but to discuss sustainability. The forum – which runs on 21-23 June – will discuss topics including the sustainability of cereal…
Read MoreThe Week in Pictures: Rocks, straw, and more
Peter Ranscombe takes a light-hearted look at some of the images that caught the eyes of Scottish Field’s writers this week, from rocks to straw… IF YOU don’t have a head for heights then look away now. Scottish climber Robbie Phillips and his partner, Alex Moore, have made a rare ascent of Britain’s highest vertical…
Read MorePerthshire ‘carer cottage’ opens its doors
HAWTHORN Brae, a cottage in the heart of Perthshire, has opened in time for Carers’ Week, offering a spot of respite for people with life-limiting conditions and their carers. The opening has been made possible thanks to a new partnership between EMMS International – a Scottish international healthcare charity – and Voice of Carers Across…
Read MoreVigil among Scottish winners at Celtic Media Festival
BBC television series Vigil was among the Scottish winners at this week’s Celtic Media Festival. Last summer’s programme, set on a nuclear submarine, won the drama series category. The six-part series was made by World Productions and broadcast on BBC One. The Celtic Media Festival brings together producers and broadcasters from Brittany, Cornwall, Galicia, Ireland,…
Read MoreFairmont St Andrews goes glamping for The Open
THE Fairmont St Andrews hotel has launched a “glamping” option for visitors to this summer’s 150th Open. It’s the first time that the luxury hotel has offered accommodation in its grounds. Caravans and tents will be available on 15-18 July, with guests given access to the hotel’s facilities. Three nights in its Airstream caravan will…
Read MoreOutlander author in book festival line-up
OUTLANDER author Diana Gabaldon is among the writers who will appear at this summer’s Edinburgh International Book Festival. Gabaldon returns to the festival for the first time since 2014 as part of VisitScotland’s “Year of Stories”. She is among more than 550 authors from 50 countries who will take part in 600 events at Edinburgh…
Read MoreLangholm Moor buyout gets £1m ‘major game-changer’
THE Langholm Moor buyout has received a £1 million donation from the Scottish Land Fund. The sum was described as a “major game-changer” for the South of Scotland’s biggest community buyout. The town of Langholm in Dumfries & Galloway aims to raise £2.2m by next month to purchase 5,300 acres of Langholm Moor from Buccleuch…
Read MoreMcIlvanney Prize 2022 longlist revealed
THE longlist for the McIlvanney Prize 2022 has been unveiled to mark book festival Bloody Scotland’s 10th anniversary. Ten books are competing for the £1,000 award, with the list dominated by Scottish publishers Canongate and Polygon. Two-and-a-half of the authors have won the prize before: Liam McIlvanney in 2018; Denise Mina in 2017; and Chris…
Read MoreFemale bagpipers, French rugby, and sustainable fashion
PROGRAMMES about female bagpipers, French rugby, and sustainable fashion will be pitching for commissions at this week’s Celtic Media Festival. Seven directors and independent production companies are competing at the international pitching forum for a £10,00 prize. They are hoping to follow in the footsteps of documentary series Tide, which has been one of the…
Read MoreRiver Clyde boom aims to net litter
PLASTIC and litter will be stopped from entering the sea thanks to a new River Clyde boom. Plans for the boom were announced this morning to mark the United Nation’s World Oceans Day. Glasgow City Council is discussing possible locations for the boom, but said it will be “below the weir and will not cross…
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