An introduction to the Scottish Field Gin Challenge

By Reporter | May 12, 2017

Today the gin industry is flourishing, with 70 per cent of the UK’s gin produced in Scotland alone. At Scottish Field we believe that this is worth celebrating, and have introduced the Scottish Field Gin Challenge in 2017 in order to highlight the best bottles around. Much like our well-established Scottish Field Whisky Challenge, entries…

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You can’t beat Beatitude

By Reporter | May 11, 2017

We’ve teamed up with East Lothian-based aromatherapy specialist Beatitude to offer these 100% natural aromatherapeutic candles as a free gift with every new subscription taken out at our 2017 shows. Launched in September 2016, the Comfort candle is made from eco soy wax with a lead-free wick and uses only the finest essential oils for an…

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Diageo – Discovering Distilleries

By Reporter | May 11, 2017

Discover the true spirit of Scotland with a tour of one of 12 beautifully sited distilleries that are hidden away, but easy to discover in some of the finest scenery you could wish to see from mountain to glen and island to lowland. They all differ in their individual charm and fascination historical links they…

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Edinburgh Gin offers a variety of choice

By Reporter | May 11, 2017

Established in 2010, Edinburgh Gin is part of Ian Macleod Distillers, one of the most respected Scottish, independent, family-owned companies in the spirits industry. Influenced by the diverse spirit of its namesake city, Edinburgh Gin’s small-batch, award-winning range is distilled at both the eponymous distillery at Rutland Place, and the second distillery at the Biscuit…

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Ladies Love Lunch raises £61,507 for Maggie’s

By Reporter | May 10, 2017

The Sheraton Grand Hotel & Spa recently held its 7th ‘Ladies Love Lunch’ event, raising £61,507 for Maggie’s Edinburgh. The event, hosted by Grant Stott, welcomed 460 ladies who enjoyed a drinks reception, entertainment by Edinburgh music duo Bleaker, a delicious three-course lunch created by Executive Chef Craig Hart, luxury mini-treatments by One Spa and a…

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DOSCA take the top spot at TradFest 2017 Battle of the Folk Bands

By Reporter | May 10, 2017

The penultimate night of TradFest 2017 saw DOSCA – one of Scotland’s most promising trad acts – reign victorious, after a panel of judges declared them the winners of the debut Battle of the Folk Bands competition.  DOSCA – an energetic five-piece ensemble of bagpipes, flute, guitar, bass and drums – had stiff competition from HECLA, The Iona…

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Adagio Edinburgh teams up with Cyrenians to celebrate the legacy of hospitality at the Old Sailor’s Ark

By Reporter | May 10, 2017

Adagio Edinburgh Royal Mile, has launched a charity partnership with Cyrenians, a charity which works with those in Edinburgh and Scotland who have been excluded from family, home, work or community on their life journey. The partnership follows the launch of the Adagio’s ‘Old Sailors Ark’ campaign, to gather memories and photos to celebrate the…

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SYHA opens new summer youth hostel in Edinburgh

By Reporter | May 10, 2017

SYHA Hostelling Scotland widens its quality budget accommodation offering in Edinburgh over the summer months with the addition of 143 en-suite rooms at the new Edinburgh Haddington Place Youth Hostel in the heart of the capital.  SYHA Hostelling Scotland (SYHA) is delighted to announce the opening of Edinburgh Haddington Place Youth Hostel, from 17 July…

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