Store aims to bring back first footing in Scotland

Supermarket Lidl is set to bring back the age-old tradition with free coal for customers in Scotland. Ahead of Hogmanay, Lidl has announced its plans to revive the Scottish tradition of first-footing after revealing just 14% of Scots plan to take part in the custom this year. The ritual of visiting friends, family and neighbours…

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Boozy Brunch Board launches in Scots pub

Edinburgh’s Cold Town House has launched its Boozy Brunch just in time for New Year’s Day with unusual twists on some brunch classics. For £25, guests will be able to enjoy four drinks of their choice and tuck into a grazing board filled with delicious brunch treats. Guests can kick off their 2020 in style…

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Bringing seaweed into every day cooking

Most of us have eaten food containing seaweed, but few of us will have actually cooked with it, something that BBC Masterchef finalist Fiona Bird is looking to change. Living in the Hebrides, Bird sources the finest natural produce for all of her recipes. The book combines Bird’s foraging skills with her imaginative recipes to…

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New vision for Scotland’s deer and environment

An alternative vision for Scotland’s iconic deer has been launched by grassroots wildlife managers aimed at balancing new opportunities with resilient environments. The document, produced by men and women who have ‘culled around a million deer in the last decade’, outlines ambitions for greater domestic consumption of low carbon venison. It also offers practical tips…

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The February 2020 edition of Scottish Field is out now

The February 2020 edition of Scottish Field is now available. In this packed issue, we celebrate Ayr, Ayrshire and Arran, exploring The Coig as it uncovers some hidden gems in the area, while Nick Drainey explores Ayrshire and Arran on foot. Editor Richard Bath said: ‘Thank the Lord that 2019 is out of the way.…

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Whisky milestone as Port Ellen Distillery plans approved

Innovative plans to bring one of the world’s most famous distilleries back into production have been given the green light by local authorities on the whisky island of Islay. The iconic ‘lost’ distillery of Port Ellen will be restored through an inspirational combination of heritage and originality after plans were approved by Argyll & Bute…

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Seven top tips for using up Christmas dinner leftovers

Portioning, labelling and researching are among the key words to consider for Brits who want to make the most of spare festive food. Money saving specialists from NetVoucherCodes.co.uk have revealed seven pieces of advice to help UK families use up all of their leftovers from the traditional Christmas Day roast dinner. Following the expert guidance…

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Eight hangover cures you might need today

Festive revellers will have enjoyed alcoholic beverages aplenty this Christmas, so experts have revealed eight of the best hangover cures that won’t cost the world. Penny-pinching gurus from NetVoucherCodes.co.uk say the key to recovering after drinking a lot of alcohol is to replenish the body’s nutrient and mineral resources, as well as rehydrating yourself. It…

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Scotland’s top Christmas chocolates

Scotland’s favourite Christmas chocolates has been revealed. iProspect ran the research, that has resulted in the ultimate ‘tiered’ guide to chocolate box chocolates for the whole of the UK. In a bid to uncover the best Christmas chocolate box on the they we counted, sorted and weighed almost 1,300 chocolates (12.9kgs) from the UK’s most…

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Seven Christmas foods that are dangerous to dogs

Pet owners have been warned to keep their furry friends away from seven types of toxic food likely to feature on festive plates this Christmas. Pet food experts from PurePetFood.com have revealed a list of seven common Christmas foods and ingredients that could actually poison canine companions. Christmas pudding, alcohol and even gravy can be…

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