Posts Tagged ‘scottish’
Is this the ultimate gin for whisky lovers?
The team behind the world’s smallest bottle of Scotch has released its first gin, as Peter Ranscombe reports. WHISKY may be Scotland’s national drink, but our country now also has a growing reputation for its gin. With more than 70 distilleries churning out “mother’s ruin” north of the border, gin makers must work hard to…
Read MoreYou can’t beat a tasty burger with blue cheese
Our Scotch Beef recipes for the week come to a conclusion this week with a delicious blue cheese burger. This week, Scottish Field has teamed up with Quality Meat Scotland (QMS) to promote Scotch Beef PGI. The recipes highlight the use of Scotch Beef in tasty home-cooked comfort dishes, and support Quality Meat Scotland’s recently…
Read MoreBlair Castle starts season with 750 years celebrations
One of Scotland’s most iconic castles will open its doors at the end of this month to kick start the 750th anniversary celebrations of its Comyn Tower. Blair Castle in Highland Perthshire will also be launching a new gin afternoon tea in time for the Mother’s Day weekend. On Saturday 30 March, the castle will…
Read MoreA real treasure trove of holy hideaways
Dixe Wills’ latest quirky travel guide chronicles 60 of Britain’s smallest churches. One chapel halfway down a remote Pembrokeshire cliff is so tiny that the congregation has to sit outside for the annual service. Scottish gems include the frescoed apse in Hoselaw Chapel, Croick Church in Ardgay with its moving messages scratched on the windows…
Read MoreTry this beef with peppercorn and herb crust recipe
We continue our celebration of Scotch Beef with another tasty recipe. This week, Scottish Field has teamed up with Quality Meat Scotland (QMS) to promote Scotch Beef PGI. The recipes highlight the use of Scotch Beef in tasty home-cooked comfort dishes, and support Quality Meat Scotland’s recently launched ‘Know Your Beef’ campaign which looks to…
Read MoreColouring book aims to get drivers behind the wheel
A Scot who failed to pass his driving theory text has used his own experience to help others get through it. Award-winning Edinburgh-born entrepreneur Matthew Carter has created the world’s first educational colouring book for the theory test, based on research indicating that colouring has a positive effect on memory. Designed to engage learners with…
Read MoreYou can’t beat sizzling fajitas for a tasty meal
Getting more Scots to celebrate delicious Scots beef is at the heart of a new campaign – and this sizzling recipe should help! This week, Scottish Field has teamed up with Quality Meat Scotland (QMS) to promote Scotch Beef PGI. Today we present a recipe for steak fajitas. Steak fajitas are the ultimate sharing meal,…
Read MorePrize for Scotland’s most family-friendly hotel
Dumfries House Lodge near Cumnock was recognised as Scotland’s outstanding family-friendly destination at a prestigious national awards ceremony. Hospitality staff at the estate saved for the nation by HRH The Prince of Wales 12 years ago were praised for their efforts at Prestige Hotel Awards at The Marriott Hotel in Glasgow. At the annual Prestige…
Read MoreGet yourself a qualification in whisky tasting
Whisky enthusiasts, brand ambassadors, whisky and hospitality professionals and sommeliers are set to benefit from the Edinburgh Whisky Academy’s latest course – a Diploma in the Art of Tasting Whisky. Fully accredited by the Scottish Qualifications Authority (SQA), the one-day course will offer candidates the chance to learn about the human olfactory system, flavour development…
Read MoreHighland Games will be the biggest and best yet
This year’s Inverness Highland Games and Gala weekend is being expanded with a number of new events being added to the city’s summer season. The festivities will commence on Friday, 19 July, with performances in Northern Meeting Park Arena featuring the City of Inverness Pipe Band; the Elizabeth Fraser School of Highland Dancing and members…
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