Posts Tagged ‘scottish’
Following the lives of Scots who live with the tide
The lives of Scots who live by the sea are being featured on TV this weekend. In Living with the Tide, we meet the people who depend on the tide for their living, those whose lifestyle revolves around its ebb and flow, as well as those for whom changes to tidal patterns threaten their whole…
Read MoreMains of Taymouth kicks off 2022 with eco friendly supplier
Mains of Taymouth Country Estate and Golf Course at Kenmore, has further strengthened its eco credentials. Already with six EON electric car charging points on the estate for general use, it’s now providing Cheeky Panda toilet roll, which is created sustainably from 100% bamboo, in all of the estate’s holiday homes. General manager of the…
Read MoreSeparate the myths from the medieval truths
Chris Brown uniquely retells the captivating story of William Wallace’s life. William Wallace of Elderslie, younger son of a country knight, came to fame through his active opposition to the aggressive imperialism of England’s King Edward I. From political and social obscurity he seized control of the reins of government and became the first leader…
Read MoreBringings arts and business together at special event
A free, online event for the business, public, arts, culture, and heritage sectors is to be held by Arts and Business Scotland (A&BS). Taking place on Thursday, February 10, it will be hosted by Pauline McLean, arts correspondent at BBC Scotland and will see Chris van der Kuyl, chairman of 4J Studios, the developers of…
Read MoreRestaurant ready to serve up fresh oysters with wine
A Scots restaurant is welcoming The Oysterman back this month. Back by popular demand The Oysterman is back at Le Di-Vin wine bar on Friday, January 28, at 6pm. The Oysterman will serve 100 freshly shucked Loch Fyne oysters as a treat to all customers in the wine bar, complemented perfectly with wine or champagne.…
Read MoreThe perfect book for every Scottish kitchen
Sue Lawrence, author of Scottish Baking, has been described as ‘arguably the greatest living Scottish cookery writer.’ Written by Scottish journalist and food writer, this pretty and useful baking guide can be used by anyone from the complete beginner to the most experienced home cook. Filled with 70 Scottish recipes (both sweet and savoury) from…
Read MoreA farmhouse property packed full of potential
A Scots farmhouse in need of restoration has been brought to the property market. Presented by Bidwells, Dalnabo Farmhouse, in Ballinluig, is a detached 1.5 storey traditional stone and lime constructed farmhouse under a pitched timber-framed slate covered roof benefiting from a mix of timber framed and UPVC double glazing throughout. On the first floor…
Read MoreSimple shakshuka is a filling alternative
Ever tried a shakshuka ? No? Veganuary gives you the perfect excuse. We’re presenting recipes courtesy of four-time Sunday Times bestselling authors and co-creators of BOSH!, Henry Firth and Ian Theasby, who have sold more than one million copies of their plant-based cookbooks. Since they launched the BOSH! platform over five years ago, they have…
Read MoreBurns Night range launched at supermarket
Scots food producers have been given a huge boost ahead of Burns Night. To help Scots mark one of the most celebrated days in the calendar, Aldi Scotland has unveiled its Burns Night Specialbuy range, which includes Macaulay’s haggis for just 99p. Available at all 102 Scottish stores from today, Scots are guaranteed unbeatable bargains…
Read MoreUp against the clock to see some exhibitions
Scottish National Portrait Gallery is hosting a number of exhibitions – but time is running out to see some of them. Thomas Joshua Cooper – The World’s Edge is on until Sunday 23 January, open daily, from 10am-5pm. Over the course of the last three decades, Thomas Joshua Cooper (born 1946) has circumnavigated the globe…
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