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Drinks to make the perfect Father’s Day
With Father’s Day fast approaching, James Robertson, takes us through some drinks to make the prefect gift. Well Father’s Day is on the horizon and there is little doubt that for many whisky will be top of the list as a gift. A month or so ago I had the pleasure of meeting John Robertson,…
Read MoreFather’s Day Gift Guide 2023
IF you’re struggling for inspiration ahead of Father’s Day on 18th June then fear not, because Rosie Morton and Morag Bootland have compiled a list of some fabulous gift ideas. So, whether your Dad is an outdoor action man, a firm foodie or a style guru there’s sure to be something in Scottish Field’s Father’s…
Read MoreOrkney and Argyll outperform Dunkeld
DUNKELD may have been crowned as the “best place to live in Scotland” by The Sunday Times, but Orkney and Argyll & Bute outperform Perthshire when it comes to job opportunities, according to a recruitment website. Hijobs said the number of positions advertised in Argyll & Bute nearly doubled between 2020 and 2022, while average…
Read MoreMother’s Day Gift Guide 2023
Mother’s Day is fast approaching (19th March) and if you’re still deliberating over the perfect prezzie to reward your Mum for a lifetime of selfless care and kindness then you’ve come to the right place. Morag Bootland and Rosie Morton have tried and tested a range of great gifts that are sure to be well…
Read MoreNew website gives Scottish makers a boost
AN ONLINE marketplace is shining the spotlight on craft and produce makers from throughout Scotland. Blackthorn Sea Salt, Cashmere Circle, and Mademoiselle Macaron are among the brands already listed on the Made Scotland website. The site is also sharing the stories of many of the makers behind the products. “The idea came out of my…
Read MoreIslands share £100m investment
ORKNEY, Shetland, and the Western Isles will share £100 million of public funding once an “islands growth deal” is signed today. The deal pulls together cash from the Scottish and UK governments. Ministers hope the money will trigger a further £393 million of investment from businesses over the next ten years, creating up to 1,300…
Read MoreTelevision star joins Paton & Co in Borders
FORMER television reporter Fiona Pagett has joined Borders-based estate agency Paton & Co as a partner. Pagett worked with Grampian TV and STV before becoming head of communications for Business in the Community Scotland, where she ran the organisation’s rural programme. She cut her teeth in the property industry at Purplebricks, before joining Rettie &…
Read MoreNews from Scotland’s castles
CASTLES throughout Scotland are preparing for a busy few months ahead. Blair Castle, the 13th century stronghold at Blair Atholl in Perthshire, is preparing to welcome brides- and grooms-to-be. The castle is holding a wedding open day on 5 February. Emma Henderson, Atholl Estates’ events manager, said: “Our wedding open day is a fantastic opportunity…
Read MoreWedding venues prepare for New Year
SCOTLAND’S wedding venues are gearing up for a busy 2023. Joyce and Simon Usher, owners of Dunglass Estate, are celebrating after being named as “wedding venue of the year” at the Scotland Prestige Awards. The 5,000-acre estate in East Lothian was dubbed “the most romantic sweet place I ever saw” by poet Robert Burns. Usher…
Read MoreMunro unveils Scottish electric 4×4
AN ELECTRIC 4×4 off-road vehicle capable of running for 16 hours is being unveiled this evening. East Kilbride-based carmaker Munro has named its first vehicle the “Mk_1”. The company will begin producing the vehicles next year, before moving to a larger factory in 2024. It plans to create 300 jobs and expand production from 250…
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