Posts Tagged ‘Christmas’
GlenAllachie unveils first core range of aged single malts
GlenAllachie has unveiled its first core range of aged single malts. Specially selected by master distiller Billy Walker, the release features age statements ranging from ten-year-old cask strength to the flagship 12-year-old and 18- and 25-year-old bottlings. Billy Walker GlenAllachie managing director and master distiller said: ‘The first release of our GlenAllachie core range has been a culmination of months of hard work and…
Read More10 signs you grew up in the Scottish countryside
What cuts deeper than heartbreak? Archie Hume of A Hume Country Clothing offers his take on growing up in the Scottish countryside. My mum used to say ‘love cuts deep’ quite frequently – every time I was dumped by yet another girl. But do you know what, it doesn’t cut half as deep as the mark…
Read MoreMidge Ure’s still playing and loving his music
Midge Ure is one of the most important figures in the British music and cultural scene of the last 50 years. That’s not an overstatement – the Scots singer and songwriter was behind Do They Know It’s Christmas? charity single, as well as co-organiser of Live Aid, with Sir Bob Geldof, raising millions of pounds…
Read MoreA delicious summer of food festivals is on its way
A summer of food weekends are on their way to Fife. The Bowhouse Food Weekends return for a second series. Situated just outside St Monans in Fife, on the Balcaskie Estate, Bowhouse Food Weekends are unique indoor events, providing an opportunity to see, discuss, taste and buy the best local food and drink in a…
Read MoreFrom dream to brewing reality in just three months
In December 2016, Murray Campbell had a dream. He wanted to open a brewery. Three months later, it happened. Campbells Brewery was established in early 2017 in Peebles by Murray. It was a complete change of direction for Murray who, up until that point, had been involved in a tent business. However, with a dedicated…
Read MoreFind out what goes on before theatre’s curtain falls
The Citizens Theatre will open its doors to the people of Glasgow to discover what goes on behind the scenes. It’s a chance to look around the Gorbals venue before it closes for a £19.4m redevelopment project. The On the Move event will take place on Saturday, 23 June, from 10am–5pm, ahead of the building’s…
Read MoreWe’re looking for whiskies and people to review them
Whisky distillers and Scottish Field readers have the chance to take part in our 2018 Readers Challenge. Ahead of the annual Scottish Field Whisky Challenge, we are now looking to recruit readers with a passion for whisky to become members of a unique Scottish Field consumer group. From this process we will select up to…
Read MoreTV weather report was ship-shape thanks to Carol
BBC Breakfast’s weather forecaster Carol Kirkwood returned home north of the border for live reports this morning. Carol, originally from Morar in Inverness-shire, brought the nation their weather reports from the decks of the Royal Yacht Britannia in Leith. She was joined by former Royal Yachtsmen, or ‘Yotties’, to raise celebratory flags ahead of the…
Read MoreTickets now available for first shows at new home
Tickets are now on sale for the first two productions to be staged during the Citizens Theatre’s first season away from home. While temporarily presenting work at Tramway, Citizens Theatre audiences can be assured that productions will retain all the hallmarks that have earned the Citz a reputation for presenting consistently excellent main stage productions…
Read MoreMark the Royal Wedding on board the Britannia
Prince Harry’s former holiday ‘home’ is offering visitors the chance to celebrate his big day with them. The wedding of HRH Prince Harry and Meghan Markle will take place on Saturday 19 May and Scotland’s Best Visitor Attraction, The Royal Yacht Britannia, where Prince Harry spent his childhood summer holidays, is marking the much anticipated…
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