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10 fascinating facts about… Blair Atholl
Head to highland Perthshire, and you have to stop off in Blair Atholl. It’s teeming with history, and there are incredible views to be found. Here, we present 10 fascinating facts about Blair Atholl. Between Blair Atholl and the nearby town of Braemar there are 15 Munros. Blair Castle is the seat of the Dukes…
Read MoreLondon Scottish House has a proud past – and bright future
Plans have been revealed for a £7million transformation of an iconic building for London’s treasured Scottish community. The custodians of London Scottish House are leading an ambitious £7 million refurbishment to preserve the past of the London Scottish Regiment volunteers, and carry them into the future. Steeped in history, the London Scottish Regiment has a…
Read MoreThere are 24 different casks featuring in Batch 16
BenRiach Distillery has tapped into its rich history for the release of Cask Bottling Batch 16. Founded in 1898, the distillery has long been the home of an ingenious approach to whisky distilling and cask maturation. The Batch 16 offers a rich insight into the eclectic cask collection from around the world residing in the…
Read MoreThe snacks and drinks that work in perfect harmony
A Scottish business has created the first snack product to pair with drinks – and they’re available from this month. Pioneering snack company, The Drinks Bakery, launched a range of savoury biscuits, Drinks Biscuits, in December 2017. Born from a belief that all great drinks deserve great snacks, Drinks Biscuits are expertly developed to match…
Read MoreWINE TO DINE – AUGUST 2019 – TOMATO
Scottish Field wine columnist and drinks blogger Peter Ranscombe plucks five bottles from the vine to pair with tomatoes. ONE of the most exciting elements of featuring a “star ingredient” each month on the food pages of Scottish Field magazine is that some very humble cookery components get to shine in the spotlight – like…
Read MoreNew kids on the blanc: New Zealand goes beyond sauvignon
Inspired by this week’s masterclass led by Archie McDiarmid from wine merchant Luvians, Peter Ranscombe picks six lesser-known wines from New Zealand. FEW countries have such a strong affinity with a single grape variety as New Zealand and sauvignon blanc. Chalking up 72% of the country’s wine production and 86% of its exports, the white…
Read MoreThe top ten tartan chart toppers
From Calvin Harris to the Bay City Rollers, Scotland has produced some memorable chart-topping musical acts over the years. Here’s a Scottish Field top 10 of Scottish pop chart success. 1. Bay City Rollers – Bye Bye Baby They were the tartan-wearing teen sensations of the 1970s, with their pictures adorning the bedroom walls of…
Read MoreFlower power marks Save the Children centenary
Work has finished to complete this year’s design on the world’s oldest floral clock – in Edinburgh’s West Princes Street Gardens. For 2019, the hugely popular landmark commemorates the centenary of charity Save the Children. Edinburgh City Parks leader Councillor Karen Doran was joined by Claire Telfer, head of Save the Children in Scotland, and…
Read MoreThe Scotch cream liqueur that’s a Canadian hit
Scotland’s leading Scotch malt whisky cream liqueur, Magnum, has now become a top brand name in Ontario, Canada – one of the world’s largest liquor markets. Magnum, which is crafted and bottled in Edinburgh, has quickly established itself as the tipple of choice in Ontario since it launched in Canada in late 2018. The premium…
Read MoreBelstaff looks to everyday heroes of the west coast
The west coast of Scotland has long been renowned for its serene beauty, and now five ‘everyday heroes’ of the area have become the driving force behind a new campaign from luxury British heritage fashion brand, Belstaff. Belstaff, who are known for their high-end, rugged and practical outerwear, launched the ‘Belstaff x Leica Everyday Heroes’…
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