Posts Tagged ‘Scotland’
On the buses for a look back at Fife transport
Public transport is something that most of us see on a regular basis. David Devoy is a devotee of buses, and his chronicles the independent bus operators that have been deployed in the Fife area in this book that will definitely grab enthusiasts of the transport. Devoy knows his subject, having written several books on…
Read MoreWe chat gin and rugby in the Scottish Field podcast
If you like your gin and competitive sport, then this week’s Scottish Field podcast is just the one for you. This week, our podcast sees Scottish Field’s own John Boyle join web editor Kenny Smith, as they have a chat about the magazine’s annual gin challenge. The 2021 results appear in this month’s magazine, where…
Read MoreSearch is on for Great British Beach Clean volunteers
The Marine Conservation Society is holding its annual Great British Beach Clean – and is calling for volunteers from across Scotland to join in and help. Scotland’s beaches and seas are a haven for an incredible variety of wildlife, which are put at risk by pollution. Animals can get tangled in plastic packaging, become distressed,…
Read MoreLoop and Scoop bring a proper taste of Spain to Scotland
When I went on holiday to Salou in 2009, I discovered something I hadn’t encountered before – churros. For the uninitiated, these are the Spanish versions of doughnuts, but rather than being taken into a round form, they are cut into sticks before frying. There’s a stall in Salou, just off the main shopping area,…
Read MoreNew Scotch whisky brand unveiled by Loch Lomond Group
The Loch Lomond Group has revealed a new single grain Scotch whisky: Spearhead. The new expression showcases pioneering craftsmanship and whisky-making techniques which create a lighter spirit, aiming to encourage more drinkers to enter the world of whisky. The whisky is bold and has a sweeter style, similar to a bourbon, and is crafted at…
Read MoreOn the buses for a fascinating time in transport
We see buses on our streets every day, but there’s a fascinating story about the industry as we know it today. On 26 October 1986 Britain’s bus services were deregulated. This applied to all services operated in England, Scotland and Wales (but not in Northern Ireland or London). In the run-up to deregulation the Scottish…
Read MoreA hugely amusing collection of tales from a Scottish vet
As a child, on long car journeys, my dad would often play talking book versions of the works of James Herriot. From an early age, I was taken by tales of the life of a vet, from the more difficult to the lighter side of life, and, of course, Only Creatures Great And Small was…
Read MoreThe Macallan and Bentley forging new partnership
The Macallan single malt Scotch whisky and luxury car manufacturer Bentley Motors have revealed a unique partnership. This pairing will build on their rich heritage to develop distinctive collaborations and further their vision of a more sustainable future. United by a dedication to mastery, craftsmanship, creativity, and innovation, the two world-leading brands will share learnings…
Read MoreStep it up for Culloden charity challenge
The team at the National Trust for Scotland’s Culloden Battlefield have set a challenge to the public – and to themselves – to step up to protect the battlefield. To raise money to care for the battlefield, share its stories and significance and continue to fight commercial development threats, the conservation charity is launching a…
Read MoreSteve Daniel: Finding wines off the beaten track
Steve Daniel, a buyer at wine importer Hallgarten, is sharing hidden gems from Georgia, Lebanon, and North Macedonia, writes Peter Ranscombe. FEW words make a wine writer’s heart leap like “off the beaten track”. In a world full of pinot grigio and Prosecco, cabernet sauvignon and sauvignon blanc, it’s nice to lift your eyes to…
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