Win magical family experiences with Laings

Luxury jewellers Laings have launched a sensational Christmas Candle Competition giving shoppers the chance to win a range of magical experiences. Christmas is a time to give back to the most important people to you, your family. At Laings, everything they do is for a memorable occasion and this Christmas they want to help shoppers…

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A taste of Scotland from Usquabae 

I was kindly invited to Usquabae Whisky Bar & Larder by Frida Jarlsby to indulge in a candlelit dinner in the West End of Edinburgh. And who better to share it with than Greg Urquhart from Gleann Mor Spirits Company. Having heard a lot about their pairing menu, I couldn’t wait to sit down to…

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Embrace the darkness with Britain at night

Dixe Wills embraces the darkness that is brought at sun-down by exploring Britain and sharing his thoughtful, and often riveting, experiences after sunset. From seeking supernatural thrills in the fables of mythical creatures to encountering the natural nocturnal habits of some of Scotland’s most  spectacular wildlife, Dixe illuminates the darkness and invites us to join…

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The 12 Days of Christmas sculpture trail returns

Twelve unique and striking totem pole sculptures are being been placed across Aberdeen city centre as shoppers and visitors are invited to find them and solve the Christmas puzzle. Created by local chainsaw carver Garry Shand, the carvings depict the popular carol The Twelve Days of Christmas. The sculpture trail goes live on Sunday (1…

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The January 2020 edition of Scottish Field is out now

The December 2020 edition of Scottish Field is now available. In this packed 196 page issue, we celebrate the stunning scenery of our land, as we look at the natural beauty of Scotland. Editor Richard Bath said: ‘There is no better time of the year to be a photographer. As autumn gives way to winter,…

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Try our recipe for tres bon pheasant bonbons

Our celebration of Great British Game Week continues today, with another tasty recipe for you to try at home. The event is celebrating, promoting and highlighting just how nutritious, versatile and delicious game meat is. Today, we present some tasty pheasant bonbons, created by Annie Assheton of Farlows. Game is a healthy, ethical, sustainable and…

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Meeting Robert Louis Stevenson is in the timing

Featuring in his third book, Tom Afflick is Philip Caveney’s time-travelling adventurer and this time he meets famous author Robert Louis Stevenson. Can Tom persuade him to publish Treasure Island or will the Plague Doctor succeed in thwarting him? Caveney has succeeded in telling Tom’s most dangerous story yet and readers will be on the…

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A smooth and easy single malt for Christmas

A dram that’s a great introduction to single malt whisky has been released as a supermarket exclusive is now available. Finding the right single malt can be a challenge for any new whisky drinker but this is exactly what makes Aerstone whisky the ideal Christmas gift to celebrate the season. A ‘smooth and easy’ tipple,…

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Scotland has its say on pronouncing ‘scone’

A fun survey has revealed that more than three-quarters of Scots agree that ‘scone’ should rhyme with ‘gone’. What makes up the perfect afternoon tea was at the heart of a recent surveying of the UK’s aficionados. The survey  found there were many forms with new twists on the classic sandwiches and cakes offering to…

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Limited-edition black glass to mark Black Friday

For the first time ever the iconic Glencairn Glass will be available to buy in black – but grab one while you can as only a thousand are for sale. The whisky world’s favourite and much-loved whisky glass is turning to the dark side for Black Friday with the release of only one thousand limited-edition…

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