Posts Tagged ‘London’
This well-presented 1841 home is sure to impress
A detached, C listed, period house with an independent cottage is now on the property market. Viewlands House, in Rattray, near Blairgowrie, dates from about 1841 and extended to the rear around 1950. Presented for sale by Bell Ingram, it is positioned in grounds extending to about 0.78 acres. There is an independent detached one-bedroom cottage which originally formed…
Read MoreGunpowder Plot document found in city archives
An ancient document relating to the origins of Guy Fawkes Night has been found in the archives of a Scottish city. The fifth of November is a night to remember and the Lord Provost of Aberdeen Barney Crockett was keen to find out if the city’s archives had anything relating to the events of 1605.…
Read MoreMacmillan clan chief keeps the wheels turning
In the impressive grounds of Finlaystone House, Port Glasgow, stands an ancient Yew tree, known as the John Knox Tree. The tree, which survived a shell exploding on the lawn during the Second World War, provided the canopy under which Knox gave his first communion in the west of Scotland in 1556. Today, George MacMillan,…
Read MoreChef Tom is at his happiest in The Kitchin
Scottish chef Tom Kitchin has been one to watch for many years. After opening his Edinburgh restaurant The Kitchin, he became the youngest winner of a Michelin star, aged just 29, when it was awarded the coveted status – just six months after opening. He tells Scottish Field about his life in Scotland’s capital. I…
Read MoreScots casualties at the Battle of The Alamo
The Alamo is known as ‘the Shrine of Texas Liberty’. Ever since the victory at San Jacinto in 1836, Texans and other Americans have shouted ‘Remember the Alamo’ as they charged into battle. But 80% of the men who died at the Alamo in 1836 were Scots or of Scots descent – and all of…
Read MoreSalmon, grouse, pheasant, partridge and more at estate
An all-round sporting estate with a historic setting in the heart of Highland Perthshire is now available to purchase. Presented by Strutt & Parker, Urrard has a reputation as one of the most accessible Highland sporting estates where it is possible to enjoy the rare combination of salmon fishing, grouse shooting, driven pheasant and partridge shooting,…
Read MoreScotland’s biggest fireworks display to light up the skies
The largest fireworks display in Scotland is set to take place in Ayrshire as the pyrotechnic genius behind the London Olympics and The Queen’s Jubilee celebrations lights the fuse at Dumfries House. More than 5000 guests are expected to attend the event, which will feature a display of 30 minutes long using around two-and-a-half tonnes…
Read MoreA real appreciation of Scotland’s national drink
Whisky is Scotland’s national drink, which is appreciated across the world. Unforgettable whisky moments are shared ones, which is why membership to The Scotch Malt Whisky Society (SMWS) is a Christmas gift any whisky fan – whether newly interested or hardcore adventurer – will be overjoyed to receive. Only members of the SMWS can access…
Read MoreNew Scottish partner for beauty clinic
A global beauty brand has announced a Scottish spa and beauty partner for its flagship Glasgow clinic. The Margaret Dabbs London brand, synonymous with innovation and cutting edge pioneering treatments which combine both medical expertise for feet and hands with and beauty, is globally renowned for the quality of the foot and hand treatments provided…
Read MoreBrewgooder thanks the kind and jokes with cheapskates
Scottish beer brand Brewgooder congratulates or calls out customers for their support for ‘Honest Box scheme’. Not for profit beer Brewgooder has taken to social media to praise the legends and single out the bargain-hunters on the back of their ‘Honesty Box’ Campaign. The campaign which launched earlier this month, set out to prove how…
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