A delicious dish from the streets of Old Delhi

Today’s Scottish Field recipe is the Murg-E-Changezi, famous in the streets of Old Delhi. It’s named after none other than the Mongolian ruler and invader Genghis Khan, or Changez Khan as he is known in India. Legend has it that he was extremely particular about his food and the spices used in it. One of…

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Taking time with your Dhansak is so rewarding

We bring you the second of our tasty Indian recipes this week, courtesy of Chaakoo in Glasgow. Chaakoo’s first goal was to be embraced by the food-lovers of Glasgow and within 10 weeks of opening they held the top spot on TripAdvisor above the other 2000 restaurants in Glasgow. They’ve remained in the top 20…

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Granite Noir Festival to welcome First Minister

Granite Noir – Aberdeen’s crime writing festival – has revealed Scotland’s First Minster as chair for one of the festival’s opening events. A voracious reader since childhood, Nicola Sturgeon will chair an event with author Abir Mukherjee, the child of immigrants from India, who was bought up in the West of Scotland, on Friday, February…

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Cafe at National Galleries closes during refurb

The Scottish Cafe and Restaurant at the the National Galleries of Scotland is temporarily closed to allow for collection project works. The facility closed on Sunday, and should reopen in the spring when the work is complete. A spokesman for the restaurant said: ‘We very much look forward to reopening in the spring of 2019…

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Romantic getaway awaits after refurbishment

A boutique Edinburgh city centre hotel which was refurbished following a devastating fire is offering a romantic getaway. Nira Caledonia reopened its doors to the public just in time for summer following a ÂŁ1.4 million intensive project to restore half of the hotel devastated by a fire in 2017. The Stockbridge establishment called on the…

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Ten course menu from a MasterChef professional

A delicious 10 course tasting menu from a MasterChef: The Professionals contestant is taking place next weekend. Theodore Chana, from Braco, Perthshire, working with Jecca Maxwell, has created the special menu for the Venachar Lochside, in Callander, Stirlingshire, on Saturday, 12 January, from 6pm. Theodore (26) appeared on MasterChef: The Professionals in 2016, but has…

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A romantic getaway with the most beautiful views

Scotland is home to many romantic locations – and few can beat the view from Ayrshire to beautiful Ailsa Craig. Located on the captivating Ayrshire coast and immersed in history, Trump Turnberry has been an iconic landmark on Scotland’s renowned coastline since 1906. Exceptionally designed in every way, the landmark hotel is a unique and…

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Contemporary luxury in the Scottish capital

Everyone enjoys a break, especially with the chance to indulge in contemporary luxury. Perfectly positioned at the intersection of some of Edinburgh’s most historic streets, the Radisson Collection Hotel, Royal Mile Edinburgh embodies the city’s vibrant, creative and charismatic appeal that it is known and loved for. The hotel boasts striking views of the city,…

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Visit The Three Chimneys on the original Love Island

For any one lucky in love or on the quest to find it, February and Saint Valentine’s Day are special times to be together. Where better to retreat than the enchanting Isle of Skye… which ever since the desperate escape of Bonnie Prince Charlie and Flora Macdonald has eternally been hallmarked by love? The romance of Skye…

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Country house hotel prepares for a big revamp

An elegant, not-for-profit country house hotel is undergoing a significant refurbishment in January 2019. Douneside House’s restaurant is renowned, not only for being the only three AA rosette restaurant in Aberdeen and shire, but for its head chef David Butters winning the coveted Hotel Chef of the Year award for 2018. Now the restaurant itself…

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