Posts Tagged ‘scottish’
Follow their train of thought in new documentary
The lives of Scots rail passengers feature in a new TV documentary. Part of BBC Scotland’s Modern Lives series, Brief Encounters captures a range of remarkably frank and entertaining conversations as rail passengers share their experiences of life and the views of the world they see out of the window. The conversations in Brief Encounters…
Read MoreScotland is the best location to save for a deposit
Paisley, East Kilbride and Dundee have been revealed as Scotland’s top three locations for gathering an average deposit the quickest, whilst balancing day-to-day expenditure and rent Price comparison site MoneySuperMarket has revealed which locations in the UK provide the quickest route to becoming a property owner for those attempting to save whilst renting. Based on…
Read MoreOpinions Welcome as Laphroaig choir goes on tour
Laphroaig whisky is sending its choir on a tour of the UK this month. They will have their own take on traditional Christmas carols, spreading festive cheer. On Tuesday 10 December, the six-strong Scottish choir will be singing classic Christmas carols with a difference, with lyrics taken from the mixed reactions captured by the distillery’s…
Read MoreScottish recipes adapted for a vegan palate
With many of Scotland’s traditional recipes being laden with meat, butter and lots of other animal based ingredients, you’d be forgiven for assuming a Scottish vegan cookbook was impossible. Packed with nutritional side notes and lovely food photography, Jones offers vegan alternatives for breakfast staples like black pudding and lorne sausage. I’m yet to be…
Read MoreEdinburgh Gin launches first TV advert
Edinburgh Gin has today launched its biggest-ever brand campaign, Filled with Wonder. Featuring its first-ever TV spot, which will debut exclusively on Channel 4, the campaign leads viewers through a fantastical journey of flavour, capturing the brand’s point-of-difference as a highly original but carefully considered gin-maker. Creatively reimagining the taste of their signature Rhubarb &…
Read MoreLa Bonne Auberge awarded top honour – again
Celebrations to mark the 45th anniversary of iconic Glasgow brasserie, La Bonne Auberge, have started early. Following an unannounced inspection from the AA inspection team, the long-established and much-loved Glasgow brasserie has retained its exclusive AA Rosette status for the 21st consecutive year. Adding even more reason to cheer is that the accolade comes less…
Read MoreThe Benromach 15 wins blind tasting award
Speyside distillery Benromach has claimed the top spot in the annual Whisky of the Year blind tasting by specialist spirits retailer The Whisky Exchange. The 15 year old expression – a lusciously rich Speyside single malt, with a soft smokiness and distinctive golden amber colour thanks to maturation in first-fill former sherry and bourbon casks…
Read MoreA beautiful orange and chilli glazed duck recipe
We all like to try something different, and we’ve a recipe that’s a little unusual for the festive season. Here, we present a recipe for orange and chilli glazed duck with roasted Brussels sprouts, fennel, thyme, carrot and candied walnuts by Barry Bryson of Cater Edinburgh. Barry said: ‘The holiday season is just glorious, but…
Read MoreDr Jim receives OBE for services to whisky
Johnnie Walker master blender, Dr Jim Beveridge, was awarded an OBE by Her Majesty The Queen for his outstanding service to the Scotch whisky industry. Recognising a remarkable career spanning almost four decades with the world’s leading distilling company Diageo, Dr Beveridge was presented with his OBE medal by Her Majesty during an investiture ceremony…
Read MoreBrash McKelvie – Don’t forget that we’re all incomers
Scottish Field’s online columnist Brash McKelvie can be the incredible sulk. Here are the cast of characters that share the vicissitudes of life: Scragend – a Rhode Island Red of indeterminate age and foul nature. Shitting Cat – does exactly what it says on the tin. The Beloved – a paragon of virtue and a…
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