Posts Tagged ‘Scotland’
Plans for Scotland’s seagrass restoration advance
Scotland’s first handbook for seagrass restoration has been published as trials in the innovative technique gather pace. The handbook has been developed by NatureScot in collaboration with Marine Scotland and Project Seagrass as a result of increasing interest in the potential of restoring marine habitats to store blue carbon, enhance coastal defences and increase biodiversity…
Read MoreDouble celebration for Scottish Whisky Distillery of the Year
For a second time this year, Campbeltown-based Glen Scotia has been recognised for its whisky-making abilities after scooping another prestigious award. The distiller has been named the Scottish Whisky Distillery of the Year at the Scottish Whisky Awards, an accolade it receives just seven months after being crowned as the ‘Best in Show’ at this…
Read MoreMackie’s goes under the microscope to test ice cream
Scientists have put a Scots ice cream brand under the microscope, to understand the impact of its new state-of-the-art freezer system on the smoothness of its ice cream. By measuring the size of its ice crystals through a 200-times magnified lens, Mackie’s of Scotland has been able to get a better understanding of how its…
Read MoreGlobal invite to businesses to Discover Scotland
Scottish tourism and events businesses can book their place to connect with tour operators and travel agents from key international markets next year. Registrations for the national tourism organisation’s Discover Scotland: Reconnect 2022 virtual event opened today, December 1, providing an exclusive opportunity for Scottish businesses to promote Scotland as a destination and exhibit their…
Read MoreWhisky auction should raise £1.2million+ for charity
Port Glasgow based McLaren Packaging, a specialist supplier to the Scotch Whisky industry, is sponsoring the inaugural The Distillers One of One charity auction. The special event is taking place at Barnbougle Castle outside Edinburgh on Friday, December 3. Launched earlier this year, the Distillers One of One is a biennial series of auctions of…
Read MoreInsightful exhibitions at National Museum of Scotland
The National Museum of Scotland is currently running a number of fascinating exhibitions. The Typewriter Revolution will continue until April 17 2022, and is open from 10am-4.30pm. The typewriter’s social and technological influence is revealed in this new exhibition and looks at its role in society, arts, and popular culture. It traces the effect and…
Read MoreScottish Field’s January 2022 edition is now available
The end of 2021 is on the horizon, but we’ve got a packed issue to keep you going through the darkest nights of winter. In our January 2022 edition, we look at the extraordinary aerial photographs taken by WWI reconnaissance pilot Captain Alfred G Buckham, and five famous Scots give us their highlights of 2021…
Read MoreTickets are on sale for this year’s Loony Dook
Edinburgh’s Hogmanay has announced that tickets for the world-famous Loony Dook at South Queensferry are now on sale. Scotland’s biggest Loony Dook sees an army of brave souls in fancy dress plunge into the icy waters of the Firth of Forth to dust off the cobwebs on New Year’s morning. If you fancy braving the…
Read MoreJoin Mark Bonnar on a tour of Scotland’s new towns
Earlier this year, Scots actor Mark Bonnar set off on a voyage of discovery around Scotland’s post-war new towns. His mission? To find out more about the public art which is part of the fabric of all five towns. In Meet You at the Hippos, Mark, who has starred in Shetland, Guilt, Line of Duty…
Read MoreCelebrating 200 Years of the Royal Highland Show
Tickets are being released for next year’s Royal Highland Show – marking the 200th anniversary of the much-anticipated event. Organisers have announced they will release a limited number of discounted early-bird tickets from Friday, December 3 – just in time for the festive giving season! Show exhibitors and visitors will be welcomed through the gates…
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