Posts Tagged ‘castle’
Record-breaking cyclist Mark Beaumont shares his favourite cycling routes
Record-breaking Scottish cyclist and adventurer Mark Beaumont has shared his favourite cycling routes at National Trust for Scotland’s places. The globe-trotting adventurer has urged cyclists to follow new guidance from NTS to help it protect the landscapes and nature in its care ‘Cycling is the perfect mode of transport to explore some of the National…
Read MoreRoyal Edinburgh Military Tattoo teams up with Tom Kitchin
The Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo has teamed up with Michelin Starred chef Tom Kitchin for an exclusive dining experience. Twelve gusts will be treated to a Scottish tasting menu in the Tattoo’s Ramsay Garden Apartments from the world-renowned chef with the opportunity to meet and discuss the food with him. Wines will be specially selected…
Read MoreHeatwave uncovers garden design dating back 150 years at Inveraray Castle
A garden design which dates back more than 150 years has been uncovered at Inveraray Castle during the recent heatwave. The previous landscape design, which forms part of the castle’s formal gardens in Argyll, revealed itself during the dry weather. It is the first time that the current generation of the Argyll family has seen…
Read MoreScotland’s best dog friendly pubs revealed
We all love to take our four-legged friends for an evening stroll in the summer so we have looked at the best dog friendly pubs to pop into for a cold drink afterwards. VisitScotland has analysed TripAdvisor data to find the top-rated dog pubs in each of Scotland’s eight cities. Edinburgh The top spot…
Read MorePaolo Nutini donates gig tickets for online charity auction
Paolo Nutini has donated gig tickets to an auction in aid of The Brain Tumour Charity. Celebrities including Ben Whishaw, Joe Lycett, Brendan O’Carroll, Chris and Rosie Ramsey, Adam Kay, Alex Horne and Dame Jacqueline Wilson have shown their support for the Piece of Mind: The Brain Tumour Charity Auction. Auctioneers, Lyon & Turnbull, are…
Read MoreIncredible cliff-top Caithness castle goes on the market for £25million
An incredible cliff-top castle spanning nearly 30,000 acres has gone on the market – for £25million. Dunbeath Estate and Castle, which sits on the Caithness coast, was owned by the Sinclair clan for an incredible four hundred years but has been a family home to its current owners since the late 1990s. The magnificent 13-bedroom…
Read MoreFather’s Day Gift Guide 2023
IF you’re struggling for inspiration ahead of Father’s Day on 18th June then fear not, because Rosie Morton and Morag Bootland have compiled a list of some fabulous gift ideas. So, whether your Dad is an outdoor action man, a firm foodie or a style guru there’s sure to be something in Scottish Field’s Father’s…
Read MoreTop most Instagrammable lochs in Scotland revealed
Loch Ness has been named the most Instagrammable Scottish loch according to new research. To help find some more Scottish cycling spots to enjoy this summer, Jorvik Tricycles has looked at the number of Instagram hashtags used for every loch in Scotland as well as their cycling compatibility to determine the most Instagrammable lochs. Loch…
Read MoreStar of Edinburgh’s Royal Military Tattoo makes it to Britain’s Got Talent semi-final
A talented musician who wowed crowds at last year’s Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo has become the only Scot to make it through to the Britain’s Got Talent live semi-finals. Dad-of-one Cammy Barnes, 32, won over the BGT judges with a passionate performance of Olivia Rodrigo’s ‘Drivers Licence’ and will now vie for a place in…
Read MoreNew wheelchair accessible powerboat launched at Castle Semple Loch
A purpose-built wheelchair accessible powerboat has been launched on Castle Semple Loch in Renfrewshire. The new boat – a Coulam Wheelyboat V17 – will enable disabled children and adults to enjoy the waters. Castle Semple Centre already has one Wheelyboat – a Coulam Wheelyboat V20 – which was launched in 2015 and the first in…
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