Posts Tagged ‘Scotland’
Two new music competitions for Scottish youngsters
The search is now on for Solo Performer of the Year and Brass Ensemble of the Year in Scotland’s new festival of music competitions. Following the success of the North Ayrshire Young Musician Competition which has run for over 20 years and seen up to 20,000 people take part, The Music Education Partnership Group is…
Read MoreHaggis salad – a quick and easy recipe
This week, we’ve been giving you some new ideas about what to do with Scotland’s national dish. Courtesy of Macsween, we’re mixing things this week up to bring you haggis in new and interesting ways. Today, we keep pushing the boat out – and bring you a haggis salad! Click HERE for more recipes from…
Read MoreA fascinating look at the churches of Glasgow
Anyone who walks around Glasgow can’t fail to be impressed with its architecture. Despite being someone who has lived in the west of Scotland for the vast majority of his life, there are times when I forget to look around me and appreciate the beautiful buildings which are there. Some of the most impressive of…
Read MoreResidential property sector bouncing back
The UK Government’s furlough scheme has been of huge benefit to the Scottish property sector, according to a leading estate agent. The Coronavirus job retention scheme ended on September 30, but Savills head of Scotland residential research Faisal Choudhry said the scheme, which has protected jobs and earnings, as well as cheaper mortgages and a…
Read MoreTry something different with a haggis burger
It’s Scotland’s national dish, and over the next few days, we’re bringing you some recipes to try at home. Courtesy of Macsween, we’ve got some ideas to mix things up and bring haggis into your dining, in some rather interesting ways. Today, we’re bringing you a haggis burger – yum! Click HERE for more recipes…
Read MoreScottish craft beers to hit supermarket shelves
A celebration of Scottish craft beers is taking place in a supermarket next week. Lidl’s Scottish Craft Beer Festival hits shelves next week, showcasing seasonal ales from just ÂŁ1.29 such as a winter warming whisky-barrel aged stout, rich chocolate malts and a spiced pear saison. Spey Valley Brewery tops the bill with a new, and…
Read MoreWhen two historic figures met 275 years ago
This month, October 2021, marks the 275th anniversary of the only meeting between two of the most enigmatic and charismatic personalities of the 18th-century, Madame de Pompadour and Prince Charles Edward Stuart. On Sunday October 23 1746, the Marquise de Pompadour invited the Prince and his entourage to a soirĂ©e at her residence in Fontainebleau.…
Read MoreBookmark the Big Scottish Book Club again
A line-up to bookmark is coming up for the latest series of the Big Scottish Book Club, hosted by author Damian Barr. An array of authors from the worlds of politics, acting, rock music as well as literary lions are booked for the new series, which is due to start later this month. Among the…
Read MoreMark Bonnar and Scots travels in this week’s podcast
Scottish Field’s podcast this week chats with Guilt and Shetland star Mark Bonnar. Mark, who’s starred in some of the biggest shows on TV, including Line of Duty, Casualty and Doctor Who, returns to our screens next week for the second season of Guilt, as well as the imminent sixth run of Shetland. He also…
Read MoreExtraordinary whiskies at the first One of One Auction
Earlier this summer, The Distillers’ Charity and Sotheby’s announced a six-year partnership to host three biennial auctions of ultra-rare and unique Scotch whiskies and experiences under the name The Distillers One of One. The first Distillers One of One auction – comprising one-off, never-to-be-repeated lots specially created and donated by companies from across the Scotch…
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