Posts Tagged ‘Aberdeen’
Top 10 things to do in Aberdeen
Aberdeen, the Granite City, is Scotland’s third-most populous location, and has so much to see and do. Not only are its granite buildings impressive when they sparkle in the sunshine, but it offers so much to see and do. Here we present 10 things to explore in the city. 1. Visit the Leopard In the…
Read MoreBid to drive more grouse onto Scottish tables
The Scottish country sports sector is driving forward its efforts to put more grouse on dinner tables around the country. For many years the Glorious 12th has heralded the race for fresh grouse shot on our moors to be rushed to the finest restaurants. This enduring tradition continues, but this year for the first time…
Read MoreA Scottish Opera show that’s aimed at toddlers
Scottish Opera continues to take its productions around the country this month and next with a show especially for very young children. In August and September, Lliam Paterson’s five star ‘opera for babies’ BambinO is touring to Glasgow and Edinburgh Festival Fringe as well as Aberdeen, Inverness, Perth, Motherwell and Lerwick. Written by Scottish Opera’s…
Read MoreA country house on the banks of the Dee
A grand country house on the riverbank with a prime stretch of fishing is now on the market. Presented by Stutt and Parker, Waterstone House and Fishings, in Banchory, Aberdeenshire, is for sale as a whole, or in two lots. Lot one is Waterstone House, and is for sale for offers over £1,100,000. This is…
Read MoreSix new beers kick off the first North Sea Bridges project
A new annual collaboration project building on the ancient trading links between Scotland and Scandinavia has resulted in six new beers. The beer world is an exciting place to be, with more brewers, more styles and more choice than ever before. The global explosion of beer festivals has helped forge brewing links around the world, and…
Read MoreGranite City preparing to hold its eighth art fair
Lovers of Scottish landscapes and the wonders of our natural habitat will be spoiled for choice next month. The eighth Aberdeen Art Fair, which again takes place at the Granite City’s iconic Beach Ballroom, will have a diverse range of works, in very contrasting styles, on show throughout the weekend. Athens born Maria Michopoulou, owner…
Read MoreA gorgeous salmon gravadlax to make at home
Craig Somers is the head chef of the recently revamped Silver Darling restaurant in Aberdeen, and he shares a recipe with Scottish Field. I just started at the Silver Darling at the end of January this year. Before that, I was at the Tolbooth in Stonehaven. It’s a seafood place in the harbour and a…
Read MoreNew dessert tap aims to be top of the chocs
A Scots ice cream parlour has been tapping into childhood memories with the arrival of its newest dessert topper. Mackie’s of Scotland’s 19.2 parlour, based in Aberdeen’s Marischal Square, has welcomed white chocolate to its line-up of ever-flowing taps. The new tap, which dispenses warm, smooth white chocolate, has replaced the parlour’s hugely popular peanut…
Read MoreThe impressive Scottish art trail you can listen to
An award-winning Scottish art trail has been developed with the launch of a free smartphone audio tour. The unique BLiSS trail links the Stirlingshire villages of Balquhidder, Lochearnhead, Strathyre and St Fillans through a series of art and architecture installations. Developed by the Loch Earn Tourism Information (LETi) Group, the trail received the Innovation in…
Read MoreThe key to ensuring the heritage of Scotch isn’t diluted
The Scotch whisky, and drinks industry in general, has been busying itself with two major changes which are set to mix up the sector in the coming year. Minimum pricing has just been introduced in Scotland, with calls for England and Wales to follow suit gathering momentum. Much of the discussion in the sector has…
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