Posts Tagged ‘scottish’
A historic home with a Napoleonic background
Ardlamont House is a handsome detached Georgian house near Tighnabruaich, in Argyll and Bute. Protected by a category B listing, it is presented for sale by Robb Residential. The property dates from approximately 1820 and is laid out over two storeys with a garden level. Following the destruction of Toward Castle in the 17th century,…
Read MoreThe top ten tartan chart toppers
From Calvin Harris to the Bay City Rollers, Scotland has produced some memorable chart-topping musical acts over the years. Here’s a Scottish Field top 10 of Scottish pop chart success. 1. Bay City Rollers – Bye Bye Baby They were the tartan-wearing teen sensations of the 1970s, with their pictures adorning the bedroom walls of…
Read MoreA big boost for Boë Gin with supermarket deal
BoĂ« Gin has announced two new major national listings in a phenomenal year of growth. Stirling-based Boë’s award-winning BoĂ« Violet flavoured gin will now be available in Co-Op and Scotmid stores across Scotland. BoĂ« Violet, a full-strength gin which uses Boë’s classic Scottish Gin, infused with violet flowers will now be available in 342 Scottish…
Read MoreCountry star Maren Morris charms Scottish fans
Two years on from her last visit to Glasgow, Maren Morris returned at the O2 Academy in support of new album Girl. This time she brought fellow country starlet Raelynn along for the ride. As support act for the night, Raelynn got the audience all hyped up with huge success, before Maren herself took to…
Read MoreHistoric link to launch new Majestic Line ship
Argyll based small-ship cruising company The Majestic Line held a naming ceremony to celebrate the launch of their new ship Glen Shiel. The event was held at the Holy Loch Marina, Sandbank, the site of famous yacht builders Morris and Lorimer, and in keeping with tradition it was the great grand-daughter of yard founder Robert…
Read MoreTen fantastic places to visit in… St Andrews and the East Neuk
When you think of St Andrew’s, the first thing that the springs to mind will be the Home of Golf. But there’s so much more to St Andrew’s and Fife than its golf, as we present 10 great places to visit in the area. THE SECRET BUNKER Discover Scotland’s hidden bunker, kept secret for over…
Read MoreBark in the Park all ready for another big day
A family and dog fun day event is set to take place, with a range of activities for dog owners and families to get involved in. Being held in Hawick’s Wilton Lodge Park on Friday 5 July from 11am to 3pm, Bark in the Park will have stalls, a fun dog show, dog agility, face…
Read MoreEden Mill unveils distillery expansion plans
Award-winning Scottish gin and whisky distiller Eden Mill has submitted a planning application for a major ÂŁ3.1m development of new production facilities in St Andrews. This is part of a longer term ÂŁ8m investment programme. The expansion will result in an increase of whisky capacity from the 300,000 litres per annum to over one million…
Read MoreFlower power marks Save the Children centenary
Work has finished to complete this year’s design on the world’s oldest floral clock – in Edinburgh’s West Princes Street Gardens. For 2019, the hugely popular landmark commemorates the centenary of charity Save the Children. Edinburgh City Parks leader Councillor Karen Doran was joined by Claire Telfer, head of Save the Children in Scotland, and…
Read MoreYour chance to make a splash in Loch Lomond
Scots looking for a new challenge are being invited to Go Swim Loch Lomond – a new open water event for Scotland Durty Events, organisers of award-winning multisport events throughout Scotland, and Triathlon Edinburgh have joined forces to launch Go Swim Loch Lomond, a packed programme of open water swimming events for all ages and…
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