Posts Tagged ‘scottish’
Dovecot to host the works of William Morris
The archive of Morris & Co, one of the world’s best known interior brands, is coming to Scotland early next year. Dovecot, the world-renowned tapestry studio in Edinburgh, presents a new interpretation of William Morris’ wallpaper designs to celebrate UK wallpaper innovation. Opening on January 28 2022 this major exhibition highlights why Morris is regarded…
Read MoreTasty Asian-style tuna tartare bites are so easy to make
These Asian-style tuna tartare bites are a fantastic small dish to serve guests over the winter festivities. One for the sushi-lovers, this tuna tartare is incredibly simple to make, and packed with fresh Asian-style flavours – ideal to help bring on better living. Love Seafood is focusing on how seafood can Bring on Better Living, showcasing…
Read MoreChocolate in a limited edition wrapper – in style
A Scots chocolate maker has teamed up with a leading fashion label to create a bar in a limited edition wrapper. COCO – The Art of Chocolate has collaborated with eponymous fashion label Temperley London on the design of three new limited edition bars. COCO is a leading ethical chocolate manufacturer, sourcing the finest Colombian…
Read MoreAmusing tales from pensioners on the buses
When one hits a more mature number of years, one of the benefits that arises is the free bus pass. Bus Pass Barbara and Bus Pass Molly are a pair of friends who first met in Glasgow’s Buchanan Bus Station, and ever since then, they have been using the (to give it its official title)…
Read MoreRare whiskies going under the hammer in Edinburgh
When it comes to the finest malt whiskies, there is rare – and very rare. The bottle of the Macallan Lalique 55-year-old to be offered at Bonhams Whisky sale in Edinburgh on Tuesday 7 December falls squarely into the latter category. Numbered 412 out of a limited edition of 420, the decanter comes in a…
Read MoreA delicious sweet chilli prawn stir-fry
Fancy a stir fry that’s packed with seafood, chunky greens and just the right amount of spice? Try Love Seafood’s sweet chilli prawn stir fry, a delicious meal which will guarantee clean plates for under a £10. Blanching the broccoli in advance is a great tip, allowing the rest of the ingredients to be quickly…
Read MorePlans 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 MoreDog gone it – a fascinating look at our canine friends
At Scottish Field, we love dogs. All sizes, all breeds – we adore our four-legged friends. And we’re not the only ones – Of Dogs and Men is a collection of lovely anecdotes and mythological stories about our canine companions, which maps the evolution and bond between man and dog. Part autobiography and part history,…
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…
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