Scotland
Dine like a king or queen on board the Britannia
An exclusive dining experience with the last captain of the Royal Yacht Britannia is being held later this year. To celebrate the 65th Anniversary of the launch of the Britannia by Her Majesty The Queen in 1953, an exclusive evening event is being held on board with special guest speaker, Commodore Anthony JC Morrow, CVO.…
Read MoreProperty market is alive and kicking in the capital
Nine out of ten homes are selling above valuation in Edinburgh. Sellers in and around the capital continue to find conditions in the local housing market favourable. According to Warners Solicitors and Estate Agents, almost 90% of Edinburgh homes sold since December have achieved a price in excess of their Home Report valuation – around…
Read MoreMemories and info wanted on Raemoir House
Scottish Field readers’ knowledge of a prestigious Aberdeenshire house is being sought. Raemoir House, in Banchory, is magnificent in stature yet so welcoming in atmosphere, and first opened its doors to guests in 1943. Initially it was a place of sanctuary for Londoners during the final years of the war, becoming known as the Cartridges…
Read MoreDirectors are honoured at annual awards
The achievements of Scotland’s top business directors were honoured at the IoD Scotland Director of the Year Awards. Held at the Crowne Plaza Glasgow, 14 outstanding leaders collected Director of the Year Awards, celebrating the best in business across nine key director categories and five regional categories, including the family business category, a new addition…
Read MoreFighting back against Scotland’s feathered fiends
Campaigns to fight back against the annual seagull menace are now underway across Scotland. Fife Council has launched a new campaign to keep the feathered fiends off their streets, while Shetland Islands Council is asking property owners to get in touch if they think they may have a problem with nesting gulls. Shetland Islands’ environmental…
Read MoreSherlock Holmes tartan launch is a huge success
Fashion was an elementary part of the official launch of the Sherlock Holmes tartan. Scottish Field revealed last week that the Great Detective had become the first literary character to have his own tartan approved by the Scottish Register of Tartans. Holmes was created by Sir Arthur Conan Doyle who was born in Edinburgh and…
Read MoreFantastic food that was found by foraging
For most of us, the notion of a little hunting-gathering in search of dinner would be somewhat of an alien concept, but for Rupert Waites and Tom Chisholm sourcing their food locally from the land is how they make their living. Putting their extensive foraging knowledge and hospitality experience to good use, the pair, known…
Read MoreMany happy returns as distillery marks 70th anniversary
A Scottish distillery is marking its 70th year with a special release. Family owned Scotch whisky specialist Douglas Laing has begun a year of celebrations by releasing XOP Platinum – a limited edition series within their Xtra Old Particular range as well as a commemorative Old Particular double bottle pack. The company was established by…
Read MoreJenny Saville’s work is put in the frame in Scotland
A rare, early oil study by renowned British artist Jenny Saville is now being shown by the National Galleries of Scotland. It is being shown as part of a major new presentation devoted to Saville’s work, which is now open at the Scottish National Gallery of Modern Art. The newly acquired oil – the first…
Read MoreSmiles all round at the 2018 Scottish Rural Awards
The Scottish Rural Awards 2018 were held last week in Dynamic Earth on Edinburgh. Business from all over Scotland were honoured for the hard work and dedication that they put in, proving that you don’t need to be based in a major city to be a success. [zenfolio-gallery id=”433068981″ masonry=”true”]
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