Posts Tagged ‘Food’
The long walk to freedom after the Clearances
The Highland Clearances forced many to make desperate journeys in search of a new life. This is the inspiring story of one of them. More than 200 years ago, a group of quite ordinary men, women and children from Sutherland set out on what would prove to be an extraordinary journey in search of a…
Read MoreGardener says snowdrops help beat the winter blues
One of Scotland’s leading gardeners has urged Scots to get out and enjoy the first signs of spring at this year’s Snowdrop Festival, which takes place from this weekend until 11 March. Brian Cunningham, head gardener at Scone Palace and BBC Beechgrove Garden presenter, is looking forward to welcoming the public to enjoy the freshly…
Read MoreThe growing appeal of living in the north east
Property consultancy Galbraith has witnessed a healthy start to the New Year, and 2020 looks set to be an exciting time in the Aberdeenshire property market as it bounces into action. With green spaces aplenty and one of only a few UK cities to have a beach, Aberdeen is the perfect location for family living…
Read MoreBrash McKelvie – We all just want to complain
Scottish Field’s online columnist Brash McKelvie on the moans and groans of every day life . Here are the cast of characters that share the vicissitudes of life: Scragend – a Rhode Island Red of indeterminate age and foul nature. Shitting Cat – does exactly what it says on the tin. The Beloved – a…
Read MoreWhisky festival is expanding south of the border
The National Whisky Festival of Scotland is growing, as it is set to hold its first ever London edition this spring. Following popular events in Glasgow, Paisley, Edinburgh and Aberdeen, the festival will make its debut appearance in the UK capital on Saturday 25 April at the city’s Round Chapel. Spanning three sessions (of three…
Read MoreTwo more dates for National Whisky Festival of Scotland
The National Whisky Festival of Scotland has announced two more events for 2020 following the sell out success of last weekend’s festival in Glasgow’s SWG3. Following popular previous editions in Edinburgh and Aberdeen, NWF will be making its way back to both cities this year, first heading to Edinburgh’s Summerhall on Saturday 18 July before…
Read MoreGet ready for a Burns bagel with a difference – Irn Bru!
To celebrate Burns Day, Bross Bagels have created a special bagel – with Irn Bru! They have teamed up with Fetlor Youth Club and Scran Academy on a joint partnership project to create a Burns themed bagel which will feature as their special within Bross’s Leith shop only on Saturday, 25 January, for one day…
Read MoreCelebrating Burns Night – the M&S way
The Burns Supper is one of Scotland’s most famous and long-lasting food staples – you can’t go wrong with haggis, neeps and tattis. In recent years, we’ve seen the arrival of the vegetarian haggis on the market, providing an alternative to the usual fare. However, this year, M&S are offering a mixture of the old…
Read MoreCroft originals – we speak to five young crofters
Five young people who have taken up crofting tell Scottish Field what made them choose this difficult but rewarding life. Crofting, the historic system of smallscale food production, protects land and helps keep rural communities populated. Integral to the culture of the Highlands and Islands, it’s also hard work and rarely viable as a sole…
Read MoreVolunteers wanted for Big Garden Birdwatch
This weekend (25-27 January), RSPB Scotland is celebrating over four decades of Big Garden Birdwatch, and asking people to join in with the citizen science project by dedicating just one hour of their time. Last year over 32,000 people took part across Scotland, and house sparrows took the top spot for the 8th year running,…
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