Scotland
Original Robert the Bruce document goes on show
One of Aberdeen’s most iconic documents will celebrate its 700th anniversary tomorrow (Tuesday 10 December). The Stocket Charter – an original document signed by King Robert the Bruce will go on show at a free talk tomorrow at the Cowdray Hall, Schoolhill, Aberdeen at 7.30pm to mark the 700th anniversary of its signing. Many Aberdonians…
Read MoreA delicious gin infused with Scottish tea leaves
A Scots firm has announced the launch of GINTÌ, Scotland’s first premium gin infused with Scottish tea leaves which are both grown and harvested on Fordhead Farm in Stirlingshire. Created in Kinrara Distillery, located in Cairngorm National Park, this new Scottish gin is made with botanicals such as juniper, lemon peel, cubeb, angelica root and…
Read MoreThe Editor’s Xmas Tipples – Highland Boundary
Scottish Field editor Richard Bath brings you his thoughts on some spirits available this Christmas. Vital statistics: £29.99 for 500ml. 40% ABV. Available from Woodwinters, highlandboundary.com or thegoodspiritsco.com What is it?: Birch and elderflower spirit, made by farmers Marian Bruce and Simon Montador in a 100-litre pot-bellied Portuguese still in the milking parlour of their…
Read MoreStep into Christmas at St John’s Kirk on BBC Scotland
The 15th century St John’s Kirk, Perth, is the beautiful setting for this year’s Christmas Celebration which takes viewers of BBC Scotland and BBC One Scotland across midnight into Christmas morning. It was in 1490 that King James IV funded the start of the present building, but there has been worship on this site in…
Read MoreForget keyrings in crackers – go for some gin!
Boë Gin is on hand to help you swap keyrings and screwdriver sets for delicious flavoured gin this Christmas, with the release of its own colourful Christmas crackers. Set to go down a treat with gin lovers, the beautifully designed set of four crackers are each filled with the brand’s unique and award-winning flavours; 5cl…
Read MoreThe ethical carnivore in a green and pheasant land
Shooting grouse and other birds may seem a controversial choice for an ethical carnivore, but when done responsibly there are positive benefits. I grew up around shooting. Every season, I would see the guns pegged out across stubble fields, hear the beaters bashing through the trees, smell the gunpowder and taste plenty of roast pheasant.…
Read MoreWalking the walk and going the extra mile for charity
Norman Yarrow defied Parkinson’s Disease to talk the 212 miles of the coast-to-coast Southern Upland Way. In doing so, the Gullane man raised £320,000 for charity, and won the charity Cure Parkinsons Fundraiser of the Year award for ‘going that extra mile’ in fundraising. What made you decide to do your fundraising walk? I was…
Read MoreWhy the mink must be exterminated
Mink are not cute and they’re not cuddly – this is one alien invader our indigenous wildlife could happily live without. At the time of Neanderthal man, animal skins were worn as a necessity against the elements. Indeed, without them life would have been well nigh impossible. These days, attitudes towards wearing fur clothing change…
Read MoreScotland’s ten greatest wildlife trips
Scotland is home to a dazzling array of wildlife so, for your pleasure, we’ve selected ten fantastic ways in which you can get close to these amazing animals. 1. Orca The orca or killer whale can grow to eight metres long and weigh five tonnes. These sociable animals live in large groups known as pods,…
Read MoreLiterally translated animal names will amuse you
At Scottish Field, we love our animals. From guinea pigs to cats, from dogs to horses, we adore our creatures. That’s why we smiled when we read the research gathered by dog food company tails.com, which has revealed the literal translations of animals across Asia, Europe and Africa. It’s definitely changed how we look at…
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