Posts Tagged ‘scottish’
The January 2019 issue of Scottish Field is out now
Winter’s here – but so is the new issue of Scottish Field, so let us warm you up with another great read! Our January issue is on sale now, priced ÂŁ4.50, with 200 pages brimming with everything you’d want. Prepare to be blown away by some breathtaking mountain images taken by adventure sports photographer Hamish Frost,…
Read MoreRacecourse set for its richest race of the autumn
Preparations are well underway for Kelso’s richest race of the autumn, the ÂŁ50,000 Persimmon Homes Scottish Borders National, which will be staged next Sunday, 9 December. In order to provide fresh ground for the big race, the steeplechase fences have been moved sideways during the four week gap since the last race-meeting. The obstacles have…
Read MoreThe stars came out for new restaurant opening
It was a party with plenty of glamour – as the latest Italian restaurant in Glasgow opened its doors this week to a host of celebrities and VIPs. It’s the first Spuntini in the City Centre from the La Vita restaurant group, and they’ve lavished over ÂŁ1 million on the former Robertson Outerwear site on…
Read MoreProperty pair become chartered surveyors
Galbraith’s rural surveying team is celebrating after two of its rural surveyors, Jennifer Jeffrey and Isla King, successfully passed their Assessment of Professional Competence. The duo are now members of the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors. Jennifer Jeffrey joined Galbraith’s Edinburgh office in 2016 after graduating from Scotland’s Rural College with a degree in Rural…
Read MoreScots are the fastest readers in Great Britain
New research has shown that Scots are Britain’s fastest readers. Lenstore developed a test to measure the speed you read, and participants from Scotland boasted the quickest average time. The quiz gives you a passage to read, followed by questions about the passage to check your understanding. The results show how many novels you could…
Read MoreWork on the first cider brewery in the north east is underway
Plans to create north east Scotland’s first cidery have been revealed. Husband and wife team, Neil and Katie Sime, who run Blackford Craft Distillery near Inverurie, are launching Aberdeenshire’s first Cidery with plans to grow heritage apple trees on site at their six-acre property in Blackford, Aberdeenshire. The couple currently produce Vesperis Pictish Gin and…
Read MoreSt Leonards takes Sunday Times school of the year title
St Leonards has been awarded the Sunday Times Scottish Independent School of the Year. The St Andrews co-educational boarding and day school has been singled out as the leading school of its kind in Scotland, commended on its dynamic approach to teaching and learning, as well as its excellent examination results and recognition from universities…
Read MoreGin distillery gets in festive spirit with tasting event
Gin lovers are to have the rare opportunity to help a luxury gin brand determine its newest recipe at a special Christmas tasting night. Just in time for holiday celebrations with friends and family, Old Curiosity Gin is hosting the ultimate festive night out at its distillery at The Secret Herb Garden near Edinburgh on…
Read MoreNew campaign aims to create more young farmers
A campaign to get more Scots under 30 into a career in farming has been launched. Barclays has kicked off #FarmtheFuture, a nationwide campaign encouraging farmers to plan for their future and tell young people about the benefits of a career in agriculture, as new data reveals that Britain’s farming population is ageing rapidly. The…
Read MoreRelax and grin as you enjoy your gin at special event
A gin event that’s not your typical show is coming to Glasgow next year. The Gin To My Tonic Show aims to inspire and entertain, so attendees feel like they’ve had the ultimate gin-centric experience. As well as a chance to sample and buy a diverse range of artisan and craft gins, visitors will walk away…
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