Posts Tagged ‘expert’
Orkney is one of the book’s big characters
The Orkney island of Sanday in the middle of winter becomes a character in its own right in Lin Anderson’s novel in the Rhona MacLeod series. As if the discovery of human remains in the grounds of a former primary school and thirteen flowers representing the souls of dead children in the attic of the…
Read MoreThe true story of Robert the Bruce – the Outlaw King
Myth and legend are stripped away to reveal the true and incredibly complicated tale of Scotland’s outlaw King, Robert the Bruce. Highly regarded as an expert on 14th-century Scottish history, Brown’s approach to dissecting true history and stripping away the many fabrications results in an easy read which is both engaging and informative. A great…
Read MoreAn exclusive short story for Scottish Field readers
Scottish Field Online is this week proud to present an exclusive short story for our readers. Kate Macdonald, who is originally from Aberdeen but recently moved to Bath, is behind Handheld Press, and has handpicked stories from the past and the present. Kate’s company Handheld Classics offers reprints of excellent forgotten fiction, novels and stories…
Read MoreThere’s a new name for an old Macallan favourite
The Macallan Fine Oak has been given a new name, to reflect its triple cask maturation. The range will now be known as The Macallan Triple Cask Matured, and are a series of single malt whiskies crafted in a triple cask combination of European and American sherry seasoned oak casks and American ex-bourbon oak casks.…
Read MoreThere’s so much to sea and do at the aquarium
There’s a month of fun events lined up at one of the most popular tourist attractions in the north of Scotland. The Macduff Marine Aquarium has several attractions scheduled over the coming month, to entertain the whole family. It begins with Shark Season, running daily from 13-28 October. A spokesman said: ‘Join us this October…
Read MoreDonations needed to save a Scottish relic from 1716
The Scottish public is being urged to play its part to raise at least £3000 to save and restore an 18th century relic. On Saturday, 18 August, Dunfermline Carnegie Library and Galleries will reveal the unique and ancient carrying banner that marked the foundation of Dunfermline’s Ancient Society of Gardeners in 1716. The large banner…
Read MoreCelebrate the summer with this strawberry recipe
Summer and strawberries; it’s a match made in heaven. Nothing says British summer-time more than sitting back with a glass of something bubbly, whilst enjoying some delicious, British-grown strawberries. Courtesy of our friends at Scottish-bred AVA Strawberries, we have a fantastic dessert recipes that is sure to be a hit. AVA strawberries offer the best…
Read MoreKeep your garden looking at its best this July
It’s mid-summer and the garden is now at its most colourful. The frantic rush of exuberant growth has passed and garden plants are showing off their glorious foliage textures and flower displays, filling borders and patio containers with colour and fragrance. Here, Louise Golden, resident plant expert at Dobbies Garden Centre, gives her top tips…
Read MoreMake sure you’re covered ahead of the big day
Scottish brides and grooms-to-be are being warned they risk huge financial losses, as the Royal Wedding draws near. As Prince Harry and Meghan Markle get set to tie the knot on May 19, specialist insurance expert William Barne, of Lycetts, is urging others planning their big day to be aware of a hidden risk –…
Read MoreUse your ISA wisely to benefit your savings
More and more Scots are being braver in the way they try to save their money. Statistics were released last week by HMRC, showing the Number of individuals subscribing to an Individual Savings Account (ISA). The results show 1.638million Scots now have an ISA, with 22,148,000 in the UK as a whole. Among the Scottish…
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