Scotland
The buzzard is a success story – but it is too successful?
Buzzards are a conservation success story. The raptors’ numbers are so buoyant that concerns over their impact on other wildlife have been raised and measures as drastic as a cull are being suggested. It seemed ironic that, shortly after I had despatched a badly injured buzzard filled with shot pellets, that the next visitor to…
Read MoreDaniela Nardini – enjoying This Life and loving Largs
The Nardini family were best known for their ice cream before daughter Daniela won us over with her portrayal of a fiesty young lawyer in This Life. The acclaimed actor now lives in Glasgow, but Largs is still in her heart. In this interview, originally published in 2015, she tells of her life and love…
Read MoreAn interesting guide to Scotland and the Scots
This entry in Winn’s ‘I never knew that’ series sees the author take a tour around Scotland detailing the people that have made this great land what it is. Various luminaries are detailed alongside their achievements and legacies. He also focuses on various well-known families and we learn of notable members of these clans and…
Read More10 fascinating facts about… Oban and Argyll
Situated on Scotland’s scenic west coast, Oban is known as the Gateway to the Isles. With its name being derived from its Gaelic name An t-Òban, which means The Little Bay, the titular bay is a perfect horseshoe shape that offers spectacular views as the sun sets. Oban is a great place for tourists heading…
Read MoreTwo new limited edition Tomatin expressions
Award-winning Highland distillery Tomatin has today announced the release of two new limited-edition expressions. They will be releasing a 2009 Caribbean Rum Finish and 2006 s Finish. The 2009 Caribbean Rum expression was initially matured for nine years in traditional Scotch Whisky Oak Casks before a one year finish in first fill Caribbean Rum Barrels.…
Read MoreChanging face of life at the turn of 20th century
From Land to Rail is the memoirs of Andrew Ramage, who worked as a farm servant, dock worker, lorry driver and railwayman during the period 1854 -1917. This fascinating diary-style account of life in the Lothians and Berwickshire sheds light on the trials faced by those working and living in a rural setting. Ramage was…
Read MoreBross Bagels unveils new bagels and a fourth store
A popular Edinburgh diner has revealed it is to open its fourth outlet in the city. Established in August 2017, Bross Bagels owner Larah Bross introduced authentic Montreal style bagels to the capital. She has gone on to open three shops, and now she has revealed they will opening their fourth Bross Bagels shop later…
Read MoreDistiller’s daughter marks 80th birthday
A historic Elgin distillery, normally closed to the public, has opened its doors to a very special guest to mark her 80th birthday. Nora Fraser, who celebrated her milestone birthday yesterday (4 September), was born at Linkwood Distillery in one of the site cottages in 1939. The daughter of Henry Arthur Stephen and his wife…
Read MoreWhisky worth £7500 could be yours for just £99
The Whisky Exchange is to mark its 20th anniversary by offering a whisky worth £7500 for just £99. The leading global retailer of fine whiskies and spirits is to offer one exceptionally rare bottle of Ardbeg single malt Scotch whisky, worth £7,500, for its original selling price when released exclusively at the distillery on Islay…
Read MoreYou can sample our whisky challenge winners
There’s not long to go until we find out the winners of this year’s Scottish Field Whisky Challenge. And you could can be there, at the Scottish Field exclusive Whisky Challenge finale. The ‘Lang Lunch’, in association with Cask & Still Magazine, is being held on 25 October in Edinburgh, at 11.30am. Be the first…
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