Posts Tagged ‘Edinburgh’
What’s on: a look at upcoming events
Gaia showing The Charles Rennie Mackintosh Society launched its 50th anniversary events programme with the unveiling of Gaia (the Earth) installation by artist Luke Jerram. Gaia – named after the Greek Goddess of Earth – will be open to the public until 24 June at Mackintosh Queen’s Cross, Glagow. Gaia is 2.1 million times smaller…
Read MoreA delicious strawberry and cream pavlova
Chef Roy Brett, from Ondine Oyster & Grill in Edinburgh, shares his delicious strawberry and cream pavlova recipe with Scottish Field. Roy says: ‘Late Spring is by far the most exciting time of the year for all kitchens. The colourful change in produce and the distinct aromas fill the air that summer is fast…
Read MoreRestaurant review: Counter at Native
Fiona Bennett heads to Edinburgh’s Counter at Native as it launches a new natural wine and small plates menu, as well as a series of new cultural events, aptly named the Counter Sessions. We walked through Edinburgh’s grey drizzle on a Saturday evening and partially regretted agreeing to go out for the night. The thought…
Read MoreChef Nick Nairn on rising from the ashes ahead of his pop-up at the Scottish Game Fair
Chef Nick Nairn is a busy man. But the restaurateur, now 64, shows no signs of slowing down. ‘I always thought I would be retired by now but I think I am spinning more plates than ever before’, he said. In 2021 Nick had his annus horribilis. His cook school in Port of Menteith flooded…
Read MoreFive of Scotland’s best coastal dining spots to ‘drink in’ the summer views
Scotland has more than 11,000 miles of stunning coastline not to mention the 118 inhabited islands. So with the summer months fast approaching, there’s no shortage of places to enjoy a spot of coastal alfresco dining. Here is a selection of Scotland’s finest foodie hotspots. Plockton Inn, Wester Ross Affectionately known as ‘The Jewel…
Read MoreScotland’s Charity Air Ambulance marks 10 year anniversary
As Scotland’s Charity Air Ambulance marks its 10 year anniversary on May 22, we take a look at what it’s like to work with the life-saving service and how far it has come in the last decade. From its first emergency response in May 2013 to now undertaking some of the UK’s most demanding…
Read MoreSheep sculptures in ‘Flock to the Show’ public art trail heading to their final locations
More than 35 sheep sculptures which have travelled through Scotland as part of the ‘Flock to the Show’ public art trail are heading to their final locations. The sculptures were commissioned by the Royal Highland & Agricultural Society of Scotland (RHASS) – the body that organises the Royal Highland Show – in order to promote…
Read MoreJeweller Hamilton & Inches launches new collection using Scottish gold
Jeweller Hamilton & Inches has launched a new collection made using Scottish gold. The gold was extracted from Scotgold Resources’ Cononish Gold Mine in Tyndrum, Scotland’s first and only gold mine. It was then handcrafted into the ten piece collection in the goldsmith workshop above the Hamilton & Inches showroom in Edinburgh. Each of the…
Read MoreWhisky news round-up: Award success, Macallan scented candles and more
Artist decanter Scotland’s Oldest Working Distillery, The Glenturret, has released a whisky decanter in collaboration with master glass makers Lalique and renowned American artist James Turrell. The Eight Decades decanters were created as a celebration of the artist’s eightieth year, with just 80 available world wide. It is the first time the celebrated artist has…
Read MoreQ&A with chef Roy Brett of Ondine Oyster & Grill
Chef Roy Brett has worked at some of the best restaurants in the UK including the Savoy Grill in London and Rick Stein’s Seafood Restaurant in Padstow, Cornwall. Born and raised in Edinburgh, he opened his own restaurant, Ondine Oyster & Grill in 2009. Here he talks to Scottish Field about his favourite summer ingredients…
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