Posts Tagged ‘Edinburgh’
The perfect gift at Highland Show and Game Fair
If you’re heading to the Royal Highland Show or the Game and Wildlife Conservation Trust Scottish Game Fair, then be sure to look out for Scottish Field. When you’re looking to buy someone the perfect gift, then you can’t go wrong with a subscription to Scottish Field magazine, to receive our packed issues each month,…
Read MoreWhat an honour for chef’s creative thinking
A chef at a hotel in Inverness-shire has been named Creative Chef of the Year at Scottish Food Awards 2018. Links House head chef Javi Dominguez Santos was crowned with the title at the recent Scottish Food Awards held in the beautiful King’s Hall in Edinburgh. Many of Scotland’s food stars were been recognised at…
Read MoreEnjoy the best of Scots food – from land and sea
The Crail Food Festival chefs’ theatre is gearing up to celebrate the very best of surf’n’turf this weekend. On 9 and 10 June, with support from Quality May Scotland (QMS), Scotch Beef, Scotch Lamb and Specially Selected Pork are set to take centre stage, along with delicious seafood, at the event. Now in its eighth…
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 MoreA chance to attend dinner with Michelle Obama
Scottish school pupils have the chance to win a table at a dinner which will be addressed by Michelle Obama. The Hunter Foundation has launched a competition inviting youngsters to submit a short essay, video, picture or poem for the chance to win a table at the upcoming Hunter Foundation dinner with the former First…
Read MoreEdinburgh aims to target younger tourists
A new campaign to bring more young people to the Scotland is now underway. Edinburgh’s first ever destination-led campaign aimed at young visitors hopes to reach 3.5 million people across Europe with the support of VisitScotland. #UncoverEdinburgh, led by Youth Travel Edinburgh and supported by the Edinburgh Tourism Action Group and Marketing Edinburgh, is a…
Read MoreBeautiful Ackergill Tower is on the market for £3.9million
A stunning 15th century property located by the sea is on the market for offers over £3.9million. Presented for sale by Knight Frank, Ackergill Tower, in Wick, Caithness, is a 15th century construction, significantly extended in the 19th century and extensively refurbished and renovated in the 21st century. Set in 30 acres of its own…
Read MoreWhisky and interior auctions all set to be held
A very rare bottle of whisky is going to auction today (Wednesday). Bonhams auctioneers, at 22 Queen Street, Edinburgh, is holding a whisky sale on 6 June, with a home and interiors auction taking place next week, on 13 June. Available at the whisky sale is a Glenfiddich 1952, bottled in 1969 for the re-opening…
Read MoreThe Top 10 Small Scottish Music Festivals in 2018
In Scotland, we love our music – whether bigger events attracting thousands, to smaller, more intimite gathers. With the future of Scotland’s largest festival, T in the Park still uncertain and potential replacement TRNSMT standing as the countries only major event, perhaps it is time to consider some of the smaller and more unique gatherings…
Read MoreChildhood museum is hosting a novel exhibition
Everyone loves a good story – whether it’s the never-ending adventures of Peter Pan or shipwrecked tales from Robinson Crusoe. Growing Up with Books is currently being celebrated at the Museum of Childhood in Edinburgh. From to mysterious personal insights and hidden messages from previous book owners, Growing Up with Books will chart a magical…
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