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Scotland’s young farmers are urged to look at the bigger picture
Scotland’s young farmers are being urged to see the bigger picture beyond their farm gate and beyond their computers. Catherine Smith, land agent at Bell Ingram, feels young people need to fully open their eyes to make use of all opportunities within the agriculture sector. Following her attendance at the prestigious Oxford Faming Conference (OFC),…
Read MoreBallot is open for the chance to buy The Macallan 40 Years Old – for £6250
Whisky lovers with a few pounds to spare in their pockets are being invited to enter a ballot to purchase The Macallan 40 Years Old – 2017 Release – for sale at £6250. The Macallan 40 Years Old – 2017 Release is a rare single malt and testament to the exceptional sherry oak casks that…
Read MoreTake part in the world’s biggest pub quiz from the comfort of a local
An award-winning bar and restaurant is inviting locals and their four-legged friends to take join them and take part in the world’s biggest pub quiz. The Mercat Grill, in East Lothian, is taking part in the event on Thursday, 8 March, to take part in the quiz, to help raise vital funds for Prostate Cancer…
Read MoreBid to secure important status for bridge between Scotland and England
A bridge between Scotland and England is at the centre of a bid to become one of 100 most important sites south of the border. A bid to receive funding to preserve the Union Chain Bridge was made in December last year, and now it has been put forward for Historic England’s 100 most important…
Read MoreScotch whisky firm becomes official sponsor of The Open
The Open is famous for its legendary Claret Jug trophy, but it will be tied to a Scots whisky for the next few years. Independent distiller the Loch Lomond Group, has agreed a prestigious, five-year partnership with The Open, golf’s original championship, which will now carry its Loch Lomond Whiskies brand. The partnership with The…
Read MorePlans to grow the Ardbeg Distillery on Islay are revealed
Multi-million pound plans to grow the Ardbeg Distillery in Islay have been revealed. Owned by The Glenmorangie Company, the development will see a new still house added to the existing facility. Designed to regenerate a site at the heart of the Distillery, this traditional-style building will house a total of four of Ardbeg’s trademark copper…
Read MoreOutlander effect gives Scottish attractions a dramatic rise in visitors
Visitor numbers to Scottish tourist attractions have risen for the fifth successive year – and part of the success is down to hit TV show Outlander. The Association of Scottish Visitor Attractions has revealed that visits to itsmember sites rose dramatically in 2017. Analysis of statistics submitted by 232 member sites for the annual Visitor…
Read MoreThe Highlands gets set to welcome its first-ever wildlife book festival
The first-ever Easter wildlife book festival is set to take place in the Highlands. Based at a dedicated birdwatching hotel, the Grant Arms Hotel in Grantown-on-Spey, acclaimed wildlife writers will come together to discuss their work with other enthusiasts of the great outdoors. This will be the first event of its kind at the Grant…
Read MoreScots photographer Lenny is wild about his new honour
A Scots photographer has taken the top award in a wildlife photography competition. The Societies of Photographers this week announced the twenty six category winners and the overall winner of their 2017 Photographer of the Year Awards. The competition is an international success with 8,444 entrants from all four corners of the globe entering via…
Read MoreScottish Field Gin Challenge returns for its second year
The Scottish Field Gin Challenge is returning for a second year. 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 our Gin Challenge aims to highlight the best bottles around – and we’re now accepting entries…
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