Posts Tagged ‘Edinburgh’
An Auld Alliance of food for a delicious treat
Scottish Field loves to bring you recipes every week – and today we bring you Cranachan Parfait from Scot Jill Colonna in Paris. Last week we brought you recipes from Christina Conte, an ex-pat Scot living in Los Angeles. And now we continue our international recipes, courtesy of Jill Colonna, another Scot, who now lives in…
Read MoreA new education awaits at Drink School Scotland
We all like something different for a night to remember every now and again. For David Austin, that’s his everyday job. He’s the owner of Drink School Scotland, and he knows what he’s talking about – after all, he has been involved in the wine, spirits and hospitality industry for more than 30 years, at…
Read MoreMarking 150 years of Wallace Monument with ÂŁ1m revamp
The National Wallace Monument marks its 150th anniversary this year – and has released new visuals that show how its exhibition galleries will be completely transformed as part of a ÂŁ1m+ investment scheme. The Monument’s new look interior, funded by Stirling District Tourism (the charity responsible for running the popular tourist attraction) at a cost…
Read MoreWINE TO DINE – MARCH 2019 – PHEASANT
Drinks writer Peter Ranscombe selects five wines to go with pheasant, this month’s star ingredient. WITH its bright red wattle and distinctive cockerel-like call, the pheasant is a familiar sight throughout Scotland, waddling across farmers’ fields, woodland edges and roadside verges. Believed to have been introduced to Britain by the Romans – and certainly common…
Read MoreTwo move on up to senior posts with Savills
Real estate company Savills has made two new senior appointments at the top of its Scottish business. Cameron Ewer has been promoted from head of Glasgow residential to lead the Scottish residential division and Hugo Struthers has moved up from head of rural professional services to lead Savills’ Scottish Rural, Energy and Projects (REP). Nick…
Read MoreFermenting ideas for #FurmintFebruary19
Peter Ranscombe explores the wide variety of styles that can be made from Hungary’s flagship furmint grape. MENTION Hungary and wine fans are likely to think of one of two things – depending on their age. Younger winos are most likely to associate the Central European country with sweet wines from the Tokaj region, while…
Read MoreExhibition marks Mary Queen of Scots’ death
Mary, Queen of Scots enthusiasts will have the chance to view rare material from the National Library of Scotland’s collections next weekend. This will take place on the anniversary of her execution (Friday 8 and Saturday 9 February). Also coinciding with the Mary, Queen of Scots film which is now on release, the exhibit will…
Read MoreTen famous places from books set in Scotland
Scotland has inspired countless authors from JK Rowling to Arthur Conan Doyle. With our fantastic architecture and natural wonders, it’s no wonder it has been so inspiring to the literary greats. Here are just a few places recounted in our favourite Scottish novels. 1. The Oxford Bar, Edinburgh Famous for its literary connections, The Oxford…
Read MoreDrink in all Six Nations at the Ivy
Have you ever wondered what Scotland, France and England taste like? Well last night, my colleague Rosie and I trotted along to a launch event to celebrate a special collaboration between The Ivy on The Square and The Garden Shed Drinks Company where we got to find out. As the first matches of the six…
Read MoreA chilling trio of plays come to new city centre venue
A bold and chilling new trilogy of plays set in the near future are coming to Glasgow. Shyvonne Ahmmad, Moyo AkandĂ©, Maureen Beattie and Nicholas Ralph join the cast of Interference, the National Theatre of Scotland’s upcoming trilogy, directed by National Theatre of Scotland’s associate director Cora Bissett (Glasgow Girls, What Girls Are Made Of).…
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