Posts by Peter Ranscombe
‘Trimathon’ to help farmers find support
A “TRIMATHON” will be held at next week’s Scotsheep show to promote the support available to farmers. Campbell Ewen, “The Kilted Barber” from Perth, will be wielding his scissors and clippers to give shaggy farmers and shepherds a post-lambing trim. Ewen’s is offering his services for free, but is accepting donations towards the Royal Scottish…
Read MoreTweed Foundation launches auction
THE Tweed Foundation has opened its online auction, with prizes including salmon fishing, luxury hampers, and works of art, and a rally driving lesson. Almost 50 lots have been donated for the auction, which runs until 5pm on 10 June. The charity, which is based in Drygrange, protects and improves fish stocks in the River…
Read MoreAnima: Taking beer and food matching to the next level
Peter Ranscombe reviews craft beers made by Anima in Italy’s Piemonte wine region. THINK Piemonte, think wine. From powerful reds like Barolo and Barbaresco made from nebbiolo grapes through to elegant whites like Gavi and Roero and the gentle spritz of moscato d’Asti, Piedmont has a world-class reputation for its wines. But how about its…
Read MoreFemale surgeons celebrated with jewellery
THE Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh has worked with jeweller Hamilton & Inches to celebrate its female surgeons. The Edinburgh jeweller has created a range of earrings, necklaces, and a pin brooch that will go on sale at the college’s campus on the capital’s Nicolson Street and on its website. Hamilton & Inches has…
Read MoreInverness Castle: sneak peek at designs
THE £30 million redevelopment of Inverness Castle has taken a step forward with the release of initial concept designs for its south tower and gardens. The project aims to turn the former court and prison into a tourist attraction. Mather & Co, the Cheshire-based firm designing the exhibitions, said the castle would use the latest…
Read MoreChelsea Flower Show prizes for Highland Boundary partners
BOTH of the gardens supported by Perthshire drinks maker Highland Boundary have won prizes at this week’s Chelsea Flower Show. “A Rewilding Britain Landscape”, designed by Adam Hunt and Lulu Urquhart, won the “Best in Show” prize and a gold medal. “The Still Garden”, created by Scottish-born Jane Porter and inspired by the tradition of…
Read MoreCask 88 marks Sir Walter Scott’s 250th anniversary
WHISKY bottler Cask 88 is commemorating Sir Walter Scott by today unveiling a collection of four special bottles. Each bottle is named after a phrase made famous by Scott. The company took a cask of 19-year-old Ben Nevis single malt and split it between four smaller casks for finishing. “Lock, Stock and Barrel” was finished…
Read MoreREVIEW: Cask 88 Sir Walter Scott 250th anniversary whiskies
Peter Ranscombe gets an exclusive preview of whisky bottler Cask 88’s tribute to Sir Walter Scott. THERE’S something so evocative about tasting whisky outdoors. When it comes to wine tasting, many vineyards will serve visitors samples out among the vines. Whisky distilleries, less so. Standing on the terrace outside Abbotsford House near Melrose, I could…
Read MoreA week in whisky: World Whisky Day looms
Peter Ranscombe takes his irreverent weekly trek through the world of whisky… WORLD Whisky Day is almost upon us once more, and what better way to celebrate our national drink than pairing it with another Scottish favourite – tatties. Bottler Douglas Laing and teamed up with potato king Albert Bartlett to create three recipes combining…
Read MoreWhat’s on this weekend: festivals and doggy cream teas
Peter Ranscombe takes a look at what’s on this weekend in Scotland. The Law restaurant at the Marine hotel in North Berwick is sure to get tails wagging this afternoon with its beach walk and cream teas for dogs and their owners. The restaurant has teamed up with Scottish Insta Dogs and local boutique NB…
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