Posts Tagged ‘scottish’
Their art is in the highlands as new academy opens
The ÂŁ2.2m Inverness Creative Academy, the first major creative hub in the Highlands, has opened its doors to artists and makers from across the region and beyond. The first major arts hub in the Highlands is now open – providing urgently needed studios for everyone from photographers and textile designers to an artist who knits…
Read MoreCelebration of Scots music set for The Hydro
A massive celebration of Scotland and its music is coming to Glasgow next year. Music Show Scotland who are bringing their epic production of Scottish music to Scotland for the first time at The SSE Hydro on April 27. It is one of the largest Scottish music productions in the world, and regularly play to…
Read MoreAt last we can eat Irn Bru – in shortbread!
Is there a treat that could be any more Scottish than Irn Bru shortbread? We think you’d be hard pressed to find one. Scottish Blend, a brew specially blended for Scottish water, have teamed up with independent Scottish bakery, Pinnies and Poppy Seeds to create five special shortbread flavours. Shortbread extraordinaire, Jennifer Hunter, runs her…
Read MoreThe reel deal at new Scottish luxury lodges
A new luxury lodge resort at Errol in Perthshire is offering an additional attraction for both lodge holiday makers and visitors. It now has its own fully stocked small trout loch, or ‘lochan’, an old Scottish word for a small loch. Silverwood Luxury Resort is situated between Perth and Dundee in the Carse of Gowrie.…
Read MoreA ÂŁ100,000 whisky collection in the one trunk
The ultimate gift for the whisky lover in your life is now available – for just ÂŁ100,000. J & G Grant have unveiled the Glenfarclas Family Cask Trunk, which is believed to be the most expansive single collection ever released by one distillery. Following on from the hugely successful Family Cask collection, the distiller has…
Read MoreWhisky and Burns will unite for the Bard’s birthday
The Isle of Raasay Distillery is bringing together two of Scotland’s finest exports. The distillery is hosting a Burns and Whisky Weekend a stone’s throw away from where acclaimed Scots poet Sorley Maclean was born. The offering includes a two-night stay for two including all meals, checking in Friday 25 January, checking out Sunday 27…
Read MoreFestive foliage – 7 Christmas styling Ideas
We’re starting to decorate our houses now that we’re in December, all ready for Christmas. More and more decorated trees are popping up in windows across the country, and Scottish Field present some tips to help you make it evergreen this Christmas. Bring the outdoors in this winter as leading stylist and best-selling author of…
Read MoreThis is something new – shortbread with tablet
We’ve got such a sweet tooth in Scotland – we love tablet and shortbread, and here’s a recipe bringing them together. Scottish Blend, a brew specially blended for Scottish water, have teamed up with independent Scottish bakery, Pinnies and Poppy Seeds to create five special shortbread flavours. Shortbread extraordinaire, Jennifer Hunter, runs her own bakery…
Read MoreArdlamont House offers two centuries of class
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 MoreMake some tasty raspberry shortbread
We love our shortbread in Scotland – so here’s a recipe on how to make your own. Scottish Blend, a brew specially blended for Scottish water, have teamed up with independent Scottish bakery, Pinnies and Poppy Seeds to create five special shortbread flavours. Shortbread extraordinaire, Jennifer Hunter, runs her own bakery in Edinburgh, and has…
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