Scotland
A wonderful look at teaching on a Scottish island
Life as a teacher is trying enough without having to contend with scare resources, limited electricity, and the worry of pupils walking a dangerous path to reach their classes each day. Kate Riley, a former headteacher on Canna, delves deep into the history of the island’s 1878 schoolhouse, bringing to life those who preceded her.…
Read MoreA filling potato and chestnut boulangere
A filling feed with no meat is our recipe of the day. Merchant Gourmet – the plant-based pulses and grains brand – has a delicious spread of plant-based tasty recipes, including this potato and chestnut boulangere. Over the next week, we’ll be bringing you a host of recipes, including vegan celebrity and cookbook author Gaz…
Read MoreLeaving it all behind in a bid to destress
In February 2019, award-winning writer Alex Roddie left his online life behind and headed for the highlands. The constant bleeping of blue screens vying for his attention Alex Roddie – an outdoor writer, photographer and editor who lives in Lincolnshire – at breaking point. Seeking headspace from his rising anxiety levels, he took on a…
Read MoreGlen Garioch Distillery returns after £6 million revamp
Glen Garioch’s famous Oldmeldrum distillery announces its re-opening to the public for the first time in two years, following a £6 million investment. Owner Beam Suntory has fully renovated the distillery, returning to traditional processes and reducing its carbon footprint. The reopening will toast to reinstated malt floors and direct-fire still. Visitors can see the…
Read MoreThe Heretic is a gripping read from start to end
The prequel to The Heretic, Liam McIlvanney’s The Quaker, earned him ‘The Scottish Crime Book of the Year’ prize. I’ve little doubt this will do just as well. It has all the ingredients for a classic piece of crime fiction: a dark, gritty plot, authentic characters and an unpredictable ending. Set in Scotland’s Dear Green…
Read MoreBid to create visitor centre at Dunnet Bay Distillers
Caithness-based Dunnet Bay Distillers has requested permission to create a temporary visitor centre and community building and café in the grounds of the ancient Castletown Mill building. The company, producer of the multi-award-winning Rock Rose Gin brand, acquired the 200-year-old Mill with a view to restoring it to former glory and protecting its heritage status.…
Read MoreFemale-founded whisky subscription launches
OurWhisky has launched the world’s first female-founded whisky subscription club in time for Mother’s Day, providing the ideal gift that definitely won’t wilt. Founded by leading whisky expert Becky Paskin, OurWhisky aims to disrupt the whisky world and create a fun space, inclusive to all and ideal for mums regardless of whisky knowledge or experience.…
Read MoreA filling chestnut and shallot tarte tatin
Merchant Gourmet – the plant-based pulses and grains brand – has a delicious spread of plant-based tasty recipes to share with Scottish Field readers. Over the next week, we’ll be bringing you a host of recipes, including vegan celebrity and cookbook author Gaz Oakley’s Braised Chestnut and Grain Wellington with a Charred Red Pepper Dressing…
Read MoreFourth Fife Whisky Festival proves a sell-out success
The fourth Fife Whisky Festival proved a huge success with more people than ever enjoying the event. Around 650 whisky enthusiasts attended the festival which organisers, Karen Somerville and Justine Hazlehurst, have announced will return for a fifth outing in 2023. Fife Whisky Festival once again included a whisky-themed dinner at Lindores Abbey Distillery in…
Read MoreLast few bottles of Kingsbarns whisky are released
Due to popular demand and a surge in sales, Kingsbarns Distillery have announced the last remaining bottles of their latest annual release Distillery Reserve 2021. Isabella Wemyss, Kingsbarns Distillery production director, hand-selected the first fill ex-Bourbon barrels and first fill STR (shaved, toasted and recharred) red wine barriques to age this limited-edition light, fruity Kingsbarns…
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