Posts Tagged ‘beauty’
Heather’s joy at beauty awards success
A beauty entrepreneur from Glasgow has achieved national awards success. Heather McDowall, beauty entrepreneur and founder of Niche Brow Co, is celebrating after she scooped the prize for Best Beauty Product at the highly acclaimed WOTC New Faces Awards, triumphing over several nationwide brands and well known celebrity rivals. Heather, who is from the south…
Read MoreNew facial uses Nobel Prize winning tech to reverse signs of ageing
A new facial boasting Nobel Prize winning technology has arrived at Edinburgh’s Soul Retreat. There’s always a frisson of excitement when news of a new treatment filters through to my inbox. And this time I was delighted to hear that Soul Retreat, an organic spa in Edinburgh with a focus on well-being was offering a…
Read MoreAston Martin and Bowmore work to create new whisky
Bowmore Islay Single Malt Scotch Whisky has collaborated with Aston Martin to create a special whisky. The pair say they share a commitment to heritage, craftsmanship and innovation, to unite the worlds of whisky making and automotive design with the creation of Bowmore Masters’ Selection. Bowmore Master Whisky Blender Ron Welsh and Aston Martin executive…
Read MoreForaging for brambles for a Scotch Lamb recipe
Andy Waugh, forager and chef-owner of Sixes and Mac & Wild restaurants, this week shares some tasty recipes with Scottish Field. Use this recipe to celebrate the seasonality of Scotch Lamb by combining it with the beauty of what’s growing in the wild. For making this dish in autumn, I recommend foraging for fresh brambles,…
Read MoreLost opportunities and a touching human story
From the very first page of this poetic novel, the reader can witness the story shimmer into life. Writing simultaneously in Gaelic and English, Campbell evokes the haunting beauty of the Western Highlands in this romantic tale of chance encounters and missed moments. When the narrator passes a girl on the staircase of a ferryboat,…
Read MoreDC Singh: The Edinburgh entrepreneur taking the fashion world by storm
If you’ve ever dreamed of launching your own luxury fashion company, then you’re certainly not the only one. But not everyone has a natural affinity for entrepreneurship, and for most of us, it remains little more than a passing fancy. Nevertheless, it seems that some people are just born with the drive, determination and eye…
Read MoreGlorious facial treatment is the great escape
Having a facial has always been a rare treat and after months of being unable to enjoy a wee pampering session, taking the short drive to Linlithgow to visit Escape Medispa saw my excitement levels akin to that of a pre-schooler on Christmas Eve. The spa opened up in May and is easy to locate.…
Read MoreA look around some of the most stunning gardens
Aspiring to promote interaction with the natural world, photos are divided into categories that encourage the appreciation of the planet’s diversity. Particularly for nature enthusiasts, the staggering range of nature’s beauty is astonishingly captured from a multitude of perspectives and locations. It could benefit from more narrative, but definitely one for the coffee table. International…
Read MoreStylish and contemporary leisurewear
A throwaway comment in the pub last summer led to the birth of Spinback, an Edinburgh-based business offering stylish and contemporary leisurewear with a twist. Their passion for unique design brought the vision and products to life, and the business launched in October 2020. With a love of music and a serious addiction to fashion,…
Read MoreWorking with an architect to get the best design possible
Every time I begin a new architectural project – whether it’s designing a new house, renovating a farmhouse, or rethinking a traditional shooting lodge – I go back to the basics of what a great building should be. A building is for now and for the future. It should uplift our spirits and create good…
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