Posts Tagged ‘scottish’
The Burrell Collection nearly ready to return
Reopening date announced for The Burrell Collection in Glasgow following major refurbishment. The Burrell Collection in Glasgow will reopen to the public on Tuesday 29 March after a major ÂŁ68.25 million refurbishment. Operated by the charity Glasgow Life, the A-listed home of The Burrell Collection in Pollok Country Park is now a modern, greener museum…
Read MoreFun, games and a storm at Scottish caravan park
Life at the Pettycur Caravan Park continues on our TV screens tonight. On Fife’s coast, three generations of the Wallace family built and now run one of Scotland’s biggest caravan parks, mucking in whatever the job. The staff who help them are like extended family – from the bars and restaurant manager to the maintenance…
Read MoreBeer brand doing its bit for the planet and charity
Beer brand Brewgooder has announced new contract deals with two of Scotland’s most renowned craft brewers. It is working with Fierce Brewing and Williams Brothers as it gets set to fulfil an order book of more than ÂŁ5 million annually by 2024. Brewgooder, which uses a ‘fully-distributed’ brewing model to maximise production capacity while minimising…
Read MoreThe March Scottish Field and comic Mark Thomas in our podcast
Our new issue is out now, and we chat all about the March 2022 edition of Scottish Field in our 36th podcast. Chief sub Rosie Morton and web editor Kenny Smith cast their eyes over the best of all things Scottish – heritage, interiors, antiques, gardens, wildlife, motoring, whisky and country news, as well as…
Read MoreThis charred cabbage side is packed full of flavour
Our recipe of the day is a delicious accompaniment to any meals you’re planning. Our current batch of recipes have been created by Olia Hercules for Maldon Salt, as part of the Feel Good Food series running on the Maldon Salt socials. Today, we present a recipe for a Charred Cabbage with Almond Cream and…
Read MoreDistillery’s ÂŁ150,000 boost to help Highland Tourism
Highland Tourism has confirmed a major three-year investment of ÂŁ150,000 from the award-winning Tomatin Distillery. The funding will ensure progress for the organisation’s roadmap for sustainable tourism in the Highlands. The six-figure sum represents new money that Highland Tourism has been able to attract through its excellent relations with the private sector and its vision…
Read MoreYoung people wanted to head for the ocean waves
The search is on for young Scots who want to experience a life changing sailing adventure. An organisation providing funded training opportunities alongside one of the biggest challenges in the world, the Clipper Round the World Yacht Race, will return this spring to deliver further programmes on the West Coast of Scotland. Our Isles and…
Read MoreSam Heughan’s book nominated for an Audie Award
Scots actor Sam Heughan is in good company, with former President Barack Obama and media mogul Oprah Winfrey as a finalist at the Audie Awards this year. The Audio Publishers Association’s finalists for the 2022 awards programme have been revealed, celebrating the best titles in audio publishing and spoken-word entertainment, honouring a varied group of…
Read MoreCaol Ila marks 175th anniversary with special release
Caol Ila has released a limited-edition 24 Year Old Single Malt Scotch whisky for its 175th anniversary, which took place last year. An elegant Islay Single Malt with a cornucopia of fresh fruits on the nose, followed by a powerfully peaty whisper of smoke. On first sip, an intense sweetness lights up the palate, balanced…
Read MoreRugby heroes to cycle 500 miles in 48 hours with match ball
A charity cycle team made up of a host of rugby legends is cycling more than 500 miles between BT Murrayfield Stadium in Edinburgh and the Principality Stadium in Cardiff in just 48 hours for Doddie’s Weir’s MND charity, My Name’5 Doddie Foundation. The ride is led by Doddie’s former Scotland and British and Irish…
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