Posts Tagged ‘dinner’
First entries arrive for our great Argyll competition
Entries for our fantastic #myargyll competition are coming in thick and fast. Last week, we told how the Wyvex Media Group, publishers of Scottish Field, has joined forces with the Argyll and the Isles Tourism Cooperative (AITC) to launch #myargyll. This social media campaign is designed to showcase all that is glorious about Argyll. Using…
Read MoreMonaco or bust as drivers take part in fundraiser
A group of generous souls are making their way from Edinburgh to Monaco in a variety of interesting vehicles. They are taking part in the Bumble Bee Rally, having met up at the Edinburgh Castle Esplanade on Saturday morning, before heading off to the south of France at 9am. The Bumble Bee Rally was started…
Read MoreTen ways Scots are marking the Royal Wedding
A new poll by Ipsos Mori has revealed a range of ways that Scots will mark the Royal Wedding on 19 May. The survey shows six in ten will be participating in some way, either by watching TV or recording the event, but less than one in 10 are having a party with family and…
Read MoreCelebrate Argyll and win a prize money can’t buy
We all know that Scotland is the most beautiful country in the world – and Argyll is up there with the best. Wyvex Media Group, publishers of Scottish Field, has joined forces with the Argyll and the Isles Tourism Cooperative (AITC) to launch #myargyll. This social media campaign is designed to showcase all that is…
Read MoreSpirit of Speyside is alive and kicking as festival begins
A five-day festival celebrating Scotland’s national drink kicks off in earnest today (Thursday, May 3). However, revellers on Speyside – the spiritual home of the country’s whisky industry – have already had plenty cause for celebration. A gala dinner to officially launch the start of the Spirit of Speyside Whisky Festival took place last night,…
Read MoreIsland cottage offers such impressive views
A stunning one and a half storey cottage with breathtaking views of Scotland’s dramatic scenery is on the market. Situated in the picturesque, rural settlement of Killiemore, on the Isle of Mull, Creach is blessed with unique views over Loch na Keal, the towering peaks of Ben More and the surrounding countryside. The cottage itself…
Read MoreGame and Wildlife Conservation Trust dinner 2018
There were smiles all round when the Game and Wildlife Conservation Trust held its west of Scotland dinner and auction. The event was held at the superb Oran Mor in Glasgow. The evening began with a drinks reception, followed by a delicious three course meal, and host for the evening was comedian Fred Macaulay. [zenfolio-gallery id=”859497346″…
Read MoreHow local grapes could be Romania’s new ambassadors
In the second of his reports from Romania, Peter Ranscombe meets the winemakers who are creating premium wines from the country’s indigenous grape varieties. MENTION “Romania” and a series of well-known images are bound to spring to mind: Nicolae Ceaușescu waving from his balcony as the 1989 revolution reached Bucharest; Ilie Năstase winning the French…
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…
Read MoreThe search is on for the best of Scottish wild produce
Celebrating wild Scottish produce is the goal with the Eat Game Awards. This is brand new initiative created by three leading British businesses, James Purdey & Sons Ltd, Boisdale Restaurants and Taste of Game, bringing together the shooting, game meat and hospitality sectors to celebrate the wild game meat produced in the United Kingdom. The…
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