Scotland
Couple cook up a treat in an old bakery
When professional decorators Katie Webb and her partner Ian Bell bought an old bakery in Edinburgh’s Canonmills, their quirky taste and polished style proved to be the recipe for a beautiful home. The couple, who run Decorum Decor painting and decorating, bought the property and began work converting it into a home in January 2011…
Read MorePamela’s emotional return to her family home
When Pamela McGowan made the decision to move to Edinburgh she had no idea she would be stepping back in time and repurchasing her childhood home in Tranent. After years spent down south, she describes it as fate when, on her last night of a brief visit to the area in 2012, she passed her…
Read MoreNew whisky fusion set to be big down under
The team behind a series of innovative whisky blends have unveiled their latest creation – a pioneering fusion of Scotch and Australian whisky. And they say that the unique whisky will be the first whisky to use new Blockchain technology to demonstrate its provenance and authenticity. Called The Brisbane, in honour of the Scot who…
Read MoreTales of the riverbank as beavers pose a problem
As beavers continue their rapid colonisation of Tayside, Strathearn and Strathmore, seeping their way effortlessly into river systems, there is growing disenchantment amongst the farming fraternity, and mounting worries about how to deal with the issues arising daily. Whilst on the one hand, conservationists and many members of the public are ecstatic about the beaver’s…
Read MoreTen recommended walks to enjoy in the Scottish Borders
With the warm springtime weather approaching – despite all signs so far pointing towards the contrary – walkers can again enjoy all the majestic wonders and picturesque landscapes that Scotland has to offer free of snow and sleet. With a plethora of history and mapped out walking routes, the Scottish Borders are the perfect place for adventurers…
Read MorePair jump to victory at equestrian championships
Aberdeenshire’s Charley Hamilton and Nicole Lockhead Anderson jumped to victory in the Charles Britton Equestrian Construction Winter JA Classic Qualifiers at Morris Equestrian Centre. The centre, in Fenwick, Ayrshire played host to the most recent of classic qualifiers and the classes ran during their 148cm Pony Premier Show. The qualifiers saw the field of starters…
Read MorePrime Ministers and their relationship with a dram
Tales of late-night whisky-drinking are very much part of the mythology of British Prime Minister Margaret Thatcher (PM: 1979-1990), but what is perhaps less well-known is that many of her political forebears long had a significant relationship with the amber fluid. In fact, whisky has played a crucial part in the economic life of Britain…
Read MoreTribute to Ken Gunn, Scotland’s master hotelier of the seas
The man who introduced luxury sailing to the world of Scottish hospitality has died at the age of 67. Ken Gunn, the global seafarer who skippered stars on the Hebridean Princess, was also co-owner of the multi award-winning Sonas Hotels group on Skye. Born and brought up in Oban, the son of a sea captain,…
Read MoreScotland’s wintersports are the best way to enjoy the snow
The Beast from the East brought plenty of snow to Scotland last week, giving the country’s winter sports industry a boost. Scottish Field presents some of the winter activities and events which can be enjoyed in Fort William and Lochaber, the Outdoor Capital of the UK. Skiing and Snowboarding Nevis Range Mountain Experience With skiing…
Read MoreFairy Pools get a massive cash boost on the Isle of Skye
Two top tourist sites on the Isle of Skye are set for improvements this year. The Skye Local Area Partnership has agree to commit £200K of Highland LEADER funding towards the first phase of improvement works at the Fairy Pools and £100k from the Scottish Government Rural Payments and Inspections Directorate (SGRPID) will be used…
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