Scotland
Parliament to debate grouse shooting – again
A petition on grouse shooting will debated by MPs in Westminster. The debate has been triggered by an online petition that has attracted 111,965 signatures – more than the required 100,000 clicks – and comes just four years after a similar debate saw the case for banning grouse shooting totally dissected by MPs. In an online…
Read MoreA wonderful staycation in Brighton and London
In the spirit of the union we have taken the decision to forego any overseas travel until we have more thoroughly explored the countries that make up the UK. So a trip with two bases, one of which I had never visited and both of which my daughter had never visited seemed like the perfect…
Read MoreA tasty tuna with remoulade parmesan tart recipe
Didier Dejean, the former owner of the Silver Darling restaurant at Aberdeen harbour, is a true lover of fish. He opened his seafood restaurant The Silver Darling in 1986. After catering school and a stint in a local restaurant, Didier worked in Paris before following a colleague to Aberdeen. ‘The first time I came to…
Read MoreA recipe for oak-smoked salmon with crispy capers
French chef Didier Dejean owned a restaurant at Aberdeen harbour which was a beacon for seafood lovers. When I ask Didier Dejean where his love of food comes from, he laughs. ‘Well, I’m French, so…’ The Aberdeen-based chef has been sharing his passion for food since he opened his seafood restaurant The Silver Darling in…
Read MoreDate confirmed for 2020 Gordon Castle Highland Games
From Gordon Setter gatherings to giant strip the willow displays; the Gordon Castle Highland Games and Country Fair will return is year. Being held on Sunday 17 May, there will be an eclectic mix of entertainment for all the family. Entering its 10th anniversary year, the annual Fochabers Games looks set to welcome more visitors…
Read MoreMeet the Wicker Man from the south of Scotland
Working with willow enables Trevor Leat to weave his magic and create stunning sculptural works of art. From giant sculptural pieces to the ancient craft of basket and creel weaving, there’s no one who deserves the title of Scotland’s wicker man more than Trevor Leat. Based in the village of Auchencairn on the Solway Coast,…
Read MoreStirling land train is named Choo Choo McGoo
Stirling’s Land Train is to be named Choo Choo McGoo following a public vote. The name was by far the most popular of six shortlisted options – receiving more than 50% of votes – after a competition to find the perfect title for the popular attraction. The new name was created by three-year-old Merryn Nicolson…
Read MoreScotch Malt Whisky Society opens in Glasgow
The Scotch Malt Whisky Society has opened its first permanent location in Glasgow. The new venue opened last night, bringing the Society’s colourful whisky experiences to Glasgow for the first time in a Members’ Room, following on from already established SMWS locations in Edinburgh, including their home at The Vaults in Leith. The Bath Street…
Read MoreA Scots crime thriller packed full of suspense
Set in the familiar backdrop of bonnie Scotland, Mark Douglas-Home has ingeniously tapped into the country’s intrinsic qualities to create a crime novel full of suspense. The journalist turned author juxtaposes the hustle of Edinburgh city centre with the eerily quiet hills of the Highlands, cleverly setting the perfect scene for crimes to be committed,…
Read MoreA drink made in Scotland with Japanese inspiration
100 years ago, the Japanese travelled to Scotland and returned home with the secrets of the Scotch whisky distilleries. With their newfound knowledge, they created their very own version of Scotland’s national drink. Now, BrewDog Distilling Co. are fighting back with the creation of a shochu, Japan’s number one drink with a Scottish twist. Inugami…
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