Scotland
New series of women in agriculture events announced
A series of programmes to advise and inspire women working within the Scottish agricultural sector are taking palce this summer. The topics being delivered at each meeting are a direct result of the requests from the initial meetings, first held in March. The Farm Advisory Service (FAS) programme, delivered by specialists from SAC Consulting, part…
Read MoreYou have to try this mouth-watering beef dish
We’ve another fantastic recipe to share with you, courtesy of Gary Phillips, the head chef at Kilcamb Lodge on the Ardnamurchan peninsula. There’s plenty of top drawer produce to cook at Kilcamb, where the menu changes with the seasons but is always filled with local produce: venison and beef from Tigh Dhub croft, smoked fish and…
Read MoreRemembering those who gave their lives to fishing
A tribute to Scots who have lived, worked and died in the fishing industry is to be unveiled next week. The eagerly anticipated Aberdeen Fishing Memorial, which commemorates the major contribution fishing has made to the city’s life and heritage, will be unveiled on Wednesday, 27 June. The bronze figures – one of a man…
Read MoreThe 178th Royal Highland Show begins tomorrow
There’s less than 24 hours to go until the 178th Royal Highland Show gets underway. As always, the event will take place at the Showground in Ingliston, when visitors will descend on the outskirts of Edinburgh from not just all over Scotland, but from the rest of the UK. Around 200,000 visitors – and around…
Read MoreNTS holding several events to mark the summer solstice
The National Trust for Scotland is marking the longest day of the year (Thursday 21 June) by putting on a series of special events at its properties across the country. From Threave Garden in Dumfries and Galloway to Glencoe in the Highlands, the Trust has organised 13 unique events which will help inspire the country…
Read MoreNew Isle of Arran distillery will be open by the spring
The construction of the Isle of Arran Distillers’ second distillery is on target and set to open to visitors by next spring. The most recent milestone at the Lagg Distillery, on the south of the island, is the completion of the steelworks. With the structure now in place, the distillery has begun to take on its…
Read MoreIt will be cheers for the beers at festival
South Queensferry is set to host its largest-ever outdoor beer and music festival. Ferry Brewery, the first and only brewery in South Queensferry since 1851, are set to launch the inaugural Ferry Fest event due to soaring attendances and demand from their Lothians-based monthly beer and music event, Ferry Brewery Nights. The headline event is…
Read More600 ice cream tasters must be found this week
One of Scotland’s top food brands is looking for around 600 volunteers from the public to take part in blind taste tests this week. In a rare opportunity to get a behind-the-scenes glimpse into how products get to the mass market, Mackie’s is teaming up with Scotland’s Rural College (SRUC) and its high-tech mobile sensory…
Read MoreThree new drams on the way for this summer’s Open
An award-winning independent Scotch whisky distiller has unveiled three new limited edition single malts to tie in with The Open. Loch Lomond Whiskies recently announced its prestigious, five-year partnership with The Open. Loch Lomond The Open Special Edition, Loch Lomond The Open Course Collection Carnoustie 1999 created in partnership with Colin Montgomerie and Loch Lomond…
Read MoreTackling seagull menace on the Scottish coast
A Scottish council is fighting back against the winged menace that plagues our seaside towns – seagulls. Fife Council’s Councillor Ross Vettraino and enforcement officers visited Kirkcaldy Esplanade today providing advice to businesses on preventing litter and seagull deterrents. This summer, the council is asking people not to feed the gulls and property owners affected…
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