Posts Tagged ‘scottish’
The sad fall of the beautiful kestrel
A once-familiar sight hovering by roadsides, the bird of prey has suffered a dramatic drop in numbers. I have long had a soft spot for a creature that was once our most common bird of prey. And I came across one again recently, shut in a boiler room at the Aberfeldy Distillery – a dapper…
Read MoreRetired GP marked his 100th birthday with art show
Centenarian Dr Perry Harrison celebrated his 100th birthday with an exhibition and sale of paintings inspired by his time as a rural GP. Prior to his passing in late 2016, he told Scottish Field about his life and love of painting. Talk us through your career in medicine. During the war I was a medical…
Read MoreGlasgow hotel closes for a major refurbishment
A hotel in Glasgow has closed its doors to allow a massive refurbishment programme to take place. The Redhurst Hotel in Giffnock, is part of the Manorview Hotels and Leisure Group, which formed in 2007 and now comprises eight hotels, two nightclubs, two pubs, a fitness and leisure centre and luxury spa. The award-winning group…
Read MoreApple, bramble, honey and oats in a tasty recipe
Our selection of tasty recipes with craft whisky and food pairings from independent restaurant Fhior and Tullibardine Whisky concludes. The Tulli at The Table partnership showcases the diversity of the single malt whisky and explored non-traditional flavour pairings between the spirit and Edinburgh based restaurant. The partnership between Fhior and Tullibardine sees chef patron at…
Read MoreErskine Hotel and Spa has a new owner
The Erskine Hotel and Spa has been sold to an expanding operator. Situated in Erskine on the west coast, overlooking the River Clyde and only 14 miles west of Glasgow city centre, stands The Erskine Bridge Hotel, extending across approximately six acres of land. The purpose-built hotel has been purchased by MGM Muthu Hotels in…
Read MoreScots charity raises ÂŁ50,000 at its Burns Supper
Specialist charity Spina Bifida Hydrocephalus Scotland has raised ÂŁ50,000 at its 29th annual Burns Supper with the help of luxury jeweller and diamond retailer, Chisholm Hunter. A long-standing supporter of the charity, Chisholm Hunter have sponsored the annual A Question of Burn” event for over a decade, and this year donated a range of luxury…
Read MoreAn alternative dining experience for Galentine’s Day
The Ivy Buchanan Street has teamed up with Veuve Clicquot to offer guests an alternative dining experience this Galentines – Thursday, 13 February, to celebrate the strength of female friendships. Anyone that reserves a table of four or more from 6pm onwards will receive a complimentary bottle of Veuve Clicquot Brut RosĂ© 75cl. Whether you’re…
Read MoreMichel Roux Jnr opens new housing development
Allanwater Homes Silver Glen development in Alva has had a very special visitor, with top chef and culinary legend, Michel Roux Jr, coming along to officially open the development’s first showhome. The four bedroom Cuillin showhome is the first showhome in Scotland to feature one of Michel’s range of kitchens, called Roux Kitchens which have…
Read MoreDesigners convert listed garage into restaurant
Glasgow-based Mosaic Architecture and Design have given Ka Pao, the new South East Asian restaurant housed in the basement of the recently converted Botanic Gardens Garage in Glasgow’s West End, a distinct look and feel to complement its menu. Run by the company behind the popular Kelvingrove restaurant Ox and Finch, Ka Pao, which accommodates…
Read MoreBog Squad celebrates six years of success in peatlands
Wildlife charity Butterfly Conservation celebrates six years of the incredibly successful Bog Squad initiative next month. Begun in 2014 this Squad, of volunteers established and managed by Butterfly Conservation Scotland, is tasked to carry out rehabilitation works on damaged peat bogs across the Scottish Lowlands. These volunteers are working on the front lines in the…
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