Posts Tagged ‘Scotland’
Aberlour reveal Spirit of Speyside Whisky Festival events
Chivas Brothers, the Scotch whisky business of Pernod Ricard, has unveiled its line-up of in-person events at this year’s Spirit of Speyside Whisky Festival. The events will take place at its world-famous distilleries across the Scotch heartland of Speyside between 27 April – 2 May. The Scotch producer is offering festival-goers the first-ever opportunity to…
Read MoreCelebrating 2000 years of Scots history this summer
More than 2000 years of history are being brought to life, with the return of events to some of Scotland most iconic heritage sites. Historic Environment Scotland has announced details of its summer events programme which will once again see history brought to life at sites across Scotland with the return of live events for…
Read MorePaul McGann and the April issue in the Scottish Field podcast
Former Doctor Who star Paul McGann is the special guest in the 40th Scottish Field podcast. The Withnail and I, Monocled Mutineer and Hornblower actor was in Scotland on Sunday, and he took time out to chat to Scottish Field about his love of silent film, as well as some of his work in Scotland.…
Read MoreScottish oak amongst new Glenallachie whiskies
The GlenAllachie Distillery has today added three new bottlings to their Virgin Oak Series. This limited-edition range explores the influence of aging whisky in a variety of different oak species from around the world. The new tranche of expressions consists of three Speyside Single Malts; the 15-year-old Scottish Virgin Oak Finish, the 10-year-old French Virgin…
Read MoreThe Heretic is a gripping read from start to end
The prequel to The Heretic, Liam McIlvanney’s The Quaker, earned him ‘The Scottish Crime Book of the Year’ prize. I’ve little doubt this will do just as well. It has all the ingredients for a classic piece of crime fiction: a dark, gritty plot, authentic characters and an unpredictable ending. Set in Scotland’s Dear Green…
Read MoreShowcase for students using previously-loved jewellery
Princes Square in Glasgow is to host a new exhibition of jewellery. This is part of the worldwide Radical Jewellery Makeover project, in conjunction with The Scottish Goldsmith Trust and Ethical Metalsmiths. The exhibition runs from Saturday 26 March – Tuesday 29 March. Students and staff from Scotland’s art colleges were invited to make new…
Read MoreBid to create visitor centre at Dunnet Bay Distillers
Caithness-based Dunnet Bay Distillers has requested permission to create a temporary visitor centre and community building and café in the grounds of the ancient Castletown Mill building. The company, producer of the multi-award-winning Rock Rose Gin brand, acquired the 200-year-old Mill with a view to restoring it to former glory and protecting its heritage status.…
Read MoreDelight as novel wins New Zealand Booklovers Award
A Scots-based writer’s first historical thriller has won the New Zealand Booklovers Award for Best Adult Fiction Book 2022. Written by Kiwi-born David Bishop, who has lived in Biggar, South Lanarkshire, for more than 20 years, City of Vengeance took the prize at the awards, which were announced last week. Writing as D.V. Bishop, the…
Read MoreEnjoy our exclusive podcast chat with Sam Heughan
Series six of Outlander is currently showing in the UK on STARZPLAY, starring Sam Heughan once again as Jamie Fraser. Last year, Scottish Field’s chief sub-editor Rosie Morton had a lengthy chat with Sam, and this week, we’ve compiled the best bits of her chat with Sam into one episode! So, sit back, relax, and…
Read MoreThe Clanlands Almanac is a celebration of Scotland
Outlander fans can breathe a sigh of relief. That’s right, actors Heughan and McTavish have gifted their devoted fan base another cornucopia of all things Alba, including a compendium of historical trivia and a cask full of whisky-soaked japes. An ode to their homeland, her history and her people, Heughan dubbed this ‘an odyssey through…
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