Posts Tagged ‘Aberdeen’
Janet fought back from chemo to find her artistic bent
It took a brushing encounter with chemotherapy to open an unexpected new chapter in Janet Ollason’s life. It was 2003 and the drug treatment was sapping her stamina. Her supportive husband John was encouraging her to take up a new activity which would keep her busy but not tire her out even more. So she…
Read MoreA Scottish success story that’s not melting away
There’s no doubt you’ve seen blue tubs of Mackie’s Traditional stacked up in the freezer shelves of your nearest supermarket. After all, it’s the fifth largest selling takehome ice cream brand in the UK, beaten only by the international giants such as Ben & Jerry’s, Haagen Dazs and Carte D’Or. Pretty good for a family-run…
Read MoreThrowing their doors open to the public
Properties across Aberdeenshire will open their doors for two days this weekend (15 and 16 September) for Doors Open Days 2018. From Portsoy to Benholm, Stonehaven to Braemar there are a wide variety of establishments taking part. Tod Head Lighthouse near Catterline was a popular venue last year and has come back for a second…
Read MoreRebus stageplay coming to two Scottish venues
Legendary Scots detective Rebus is coming to the stage later this year. Ian Rankin’s sleuth takes centre stage in this brand new production, created especially for the stage, which has been co-written with Scots playwright Rona Munro, from Aberdeenshire. Having been played on TV by John Hannah and Ken Stott, former Coronation Street star Charles…
Read MoreNew partnership to bring more visitors to Scotland
The world’s largest online travel company and Scotland’s national tourist board are to join forces. Expedia Group and VisitScotland are teaming up to help drive travel demand through supporting the country’s hoteliers. Through the new agreement, Expedia Group will work in collaboration with VisitScotland and hotel partners to build awareness of its suite of value-adding…
Read MoreStéphanie can no longer mask her artistic skills
Having begun her artistic career designing costumes, masks and puppets, Aberdeenshire-based Brazilian artist StĂ©phanie Vandem later turned her attention to painting and drawing. She discovered a love for the chiaroscuro of Caravaggio and the large compositions and drama of the Renaissance painters while studying in Florence. The struggle of humanity, portrayed in the twisted figures…
Read MoreSuccess looms for tweed designer Araminta Campbell
Young Scottish weaver and tweed designer Araminta Campbell is upholding Scottish textile traditions while creating stylish and modern designs. Finding a suitable muse for her bespoke designs wasn’t difficult for award-winning Araminta. Growing up on an estate near Aberdeen, the young Araminta was surrounded by the fabric and the glorious countryside of Royal Deeside. Graduating…
Read MoreScotland aims to turn the plastic tide on its beaches
Scotland has some of the most beautiful beaches in the UK but sadly they are not immune from the blight of litter. In the north-east of the country, communities from Fraserburgh to East Haven are being challenged to take action as part of an ambitious new project called Turning the Plastic Tide. The East Grampian Coastal…
Read MoreA sensational seafood risotto to make at home
David Proctor knows about food – after all, he’s head chef at Aberdeen Altens Hotel. Scottish Field discovers what he feels makes a good restaurant, and he shares a favourite dish with us. How would you describe the restaurant in your words? We have several dining options within the hotel, which allows our guests a…
Read MoreA century of serving Scotland is marked
A leading high street retailer is marking the centenary anniversary of serving its first Scottish customers this month. Marks & Spencer began trading as a 900 square-foot penny bazaar at 40 Murraygate in Dundee during the First World War and has since grown to serve two million customers in Scotland every week, employing 6,500 people.…
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