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Sheila Fleet Launches New Jewellery Range
Orkney jeweller Sheila Fleet is one of Scotland’s leading designer-makers of gold, silver and platinum jewellery. Fans of Sheila’s striking designs will be pleased to hear that her new Captivate collection is now available in gorgeous Scottish Gold. The collection is inspired by Scottish Gold caught as tiny granules in the crevices of Cononish burn flowing…
Read MoreAll things bright and beautiful at Wasps Christmas market
Forty artists and makers are coming together for the first ever Wasps Christmas market – and marking the 40th anniversary of Scotland’s biggest creative community. It’s a chance to see a rich variety of art, craft and design of many kinds including work by the exceptional silversmith Hamish Dobbie, beautiful glasswork from Cressa McLaren, gorgeous…
Read MoreWhisky blog: Cutting edge technology with Kilchoman Distillery
James Robertson is Scottish Field’s whisky blogger. Kilchoman Distillery have recently been in the news having announced that they were to double production to fulfil the increasing interest in their single malts. Now the distillery is in the news again, this time at the cutting edge of technology with labels. The distillery will work with…
Read MoreDreaming of a Christmas hit with Gaelic school choir
A group of Scottish schoolchildren are hoping to have a Christmas hit on their hands. ’S e Nollaig a th’ ann! (It’s Christmas!) is the title of the new Gaelic Christmas song recorded by Làn Chomais, a rock band of pupils from Greenfaulds High School in Cumbernauld with the backing of almost 1000 young voices…
Read MoreScottish Borders Heritage Festival was a massive success
The biggest Scottish Borders Heritage Festival to date attracted almost 33,000 visitors during September, and brought an estimated £1.45million into the area. The number of visitors was up from 20,517 in 2016 and 4,490 in 2015. Celebrating heritage sites through light, music, storytelling, re-enactment, theatre and performance, the month long 2017 festival saw more than…
Read MoreNew head chef takes over at The Horseshoe
A Peebles restaurant has welcomed its new head chef. The Horseshoe Restaurant in Eddleston, has announced Michal Mozdzen has taken up the post. Michal was previously head chef at the 3 AA Rosette Pompadour by Galvin at Edinburgh’s Waldorf Astoria and joins The Horseshoe from the Ducks Inn at Aberlady. Michal moved to Edinburgh to…
Read MoreTrail blazers are damaging Scotland’s natural landscape
Unauthorised mountain bike trails are causing safety problems in Scotland. Care for the Countryside, an initiative organised by Scottish Land & Estates, is warning of the safety risks posed by poorly constructed self-built trails. The past decade has witnessed the popularity of mountain biking in Scotland reach an all-time high, with purpose built facilities such…
Read MoreFive alive in popular Fife village of Peat Inn
A stunning five-bedroom home located close to the home of golf is now on the market. West House is a beautifully presented property in the popular village of Peat Inn in Fife, home of the Michelin-starred Peat Inn restaurant, from Galbraith. Constructed approximately nine years ago by highly regarded AJ Stephen builders, West House offers…
Read MoreA rural gem that’s still close to the big cities
Kirkfield Lodge is an attractive small holding in a rural location within commuting distance of Glasgow and Edinburgh. This is a four-bedroom property, with dining kitchen, two bathrooms, two public rooms, sun room and large study. There are two entrances but the property is commonly accessed through an adjoining porch which leads from the tarmac parking…
Read MoreBorders rugby legend Doddie Weir onhand for unveiling of new whisky
Doddie Weir, the Borders rugby legend who was recently diagnosed with Motor Neurone Disease, was the guest of honour for the unveiling of the second whisky from the new Annandale Distillery near Annan on Friday, 1 December, writes Richard Bath. Doddie was also joined by two fellow Scotland and British & Irish Lions in Finlay…
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