Posts Tagged ‘scottish’
The Galloway Hoard is to go on a Scottish tour
National Museums Scotland are to tour an exhibition of the Galloway Hoard to museums across Scotland. An exhibition of the Galloway Hoard will be displayed at the National Museum of Scotland and will thereafter tour to Kirkcudbright Galleries, The McManus: Dundee’s Art Gallery and Museum and Aberdeen Art Gallery. The Scottish Government has provided ÂŁ150,000…
Read MoreAfternoon tea served in a luxurious setting
A prestigious Scots hotel is serving up a special afternoon tea with a festive flair to help celebrate Christmas in style. The Trump Turnberry five-star resort with a sumptuous afternoon tea complete with seasonal dainty sandwiches and savouries, festive treats and freshly baked scones with cream and preserves. Specially created by Andrew MacKay – the…
Read MoreAyrshire man joins the RSNO at an exciting time
The Royal Scottish National Orchestra has appointed Alistair Mackie as its new chief executive. Mackie joins the RSNO from London’s Philharmonia Orchestra, where he served as Interim Managing Director from August 2016 to March 2017, a member of the Orchestra since 1996 and most recently as Joint Principal Trumpet. He has also served as Philharmonia…
Read MoreWeather ravages cost the grouse industry ÂŁ10million
Scotland’s economy and local communities will have missed out on over ÂŁ10m of economic benefits due to a weather-ravaged grouse shooting season this year, a new survey has revealed. The 2018 season officially closed last week but Scotland’s Regional Moorland Groups, who conducted the survey, say many estates stopped earlier due to a lack of…
Read MoreA recipe for vegans to try out this Christmas
Scottish Field has brought you several delicious recipes over the last few weeks. We’ve brought you plenty of ideas for Christmas, but over the next few days, we’ve some ideas for the vegans in our lives, courtesy of chef Gregor Law, featuring Scottish Cold Pressed Rapeseed Oil. Gregor said: ‘Whatever the product or ingredient, I…
Read MoreScottish cottage with beautiful elevated views
A Scottish home with a breathtaking rural outlook from the edge of a golf course is now for sale. Drumnagrain, at Ballindalloch, Moray, is presented to the market by Galbraith. Drumnagrain is a charming detached cottage located in a stunning elevated position overlooking Strath Avon and Ben Rinnes. Built predominantly from harled stone under a…
Read MoreEnsuring Scotland’s ski slopes are open to everyone
Now that we’re into the colder months, more and more people will be thinking about taking to the Scottish ski slopes. There’s an organisation that’s based in Scotland which is breaking the ice, when it comes to ensuring that everyone has a chance to enjoy life on the piste. Disability Snowsport UK, with a base…
Read MoreTwo proud whisky loving nations fused in new whisky
The Scotsman who helped modernise Japan has helped to inspire a pioneering fusion of Scotch and Japanese whisky. Now, on the anniversary of the death of Scottish Samurai Thomas Blake Glover, spirits business Fusion Whisky has announced it will be releasing another batch of its iconic Glover whisky, after overcoming a shortage of high quality…
Read MoreOn the seventh day of Christmas… Loch Gorm House
On the seventh day of Christmas my true love gave to me, the gift of the islands. Loch Gorm House is a luxury five-star Gold B&B with spectacular sea views of Jura and across Loch Indaal. Recently refurbished, the guesthouse offers well-appointed accommodation that is close to all of the island’s main attractions. Owner Fiona…
Read MoreYoung artists will feature in Opera in Concert series
Scottish Opera’s Opera in Concert 2018/19 series continues next year. On 1 February at 6pm at the King’s Theatre, Edinburgh, there will be a performance by the Young Artists from the National Opera Studio. This collaboration with National Opera Studio provides the Young Artists a week-long residency in Glasgow, culminating in a special performance on…
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