Posts Tagged ‘scottish’
Scottish Rural Awards on the hunt for businesses
Nominations for the 2019 Scottish Rural Awards are now open, with businesses across Scotland’s countryside encouraged to get involved. The ultimate benchmark of success in Scotland’s countryside, the Scottish Rural Awards are now in their fifth year and are partnered by Scottish Field and the Scottish Countryside Alliance. The annual gala dinner is set to…
Read MoreA sensational seafood risotto to make at home
David Proctor knows about food – after all, he’s head chef at Aberdeen Altens Hotel. Scottish Field discovers what he feels makes a good restaurant, and he shares a favourite dish with us. How would you describe the restaurant in your words? We have several dining options within the hotel, which allows our guests a…
Read MoreThe helping hands who assist injured animals
Fiona Thorburn, senior animal rescue officer for the Scottish SPCA, is on hand to rescue Edinburgh’s wildlife when they are injured or in peril. Helping injured deer, badgers and foxes is all in a day’s work for Fiona, and the four other SSPCA animal rescue officers who work in and around the capital. But it’s…
Read MoreDo you know the finest artisan drink maker in Scotland?
Scotland’s known the world over for producing some of the finest drinks to have had, anywhere on the globe. The Scottish Rural Awards are looking to acknowledge this excellent tradition, through its Artisan Drink category, which is designed to recognise the innovation and development of all beverages. As with the Artisan Food category, the term…
Read MoreInvestigating an art mystery at Scottish castle
A Scottish castle featured on TV last Sunday in popular TV series Fake or Fortune? Scone Palace appeared on in last weekend’s edition when journalist Fiona Bruce and art expert Philip Mould investigate the famous portrait of Lady Elizabeth Murray and Dido Belle. The series, which looks at mysteries behind paintings, asks whether the portrait…
Read MoreBook review: The Battle of Killiecrankie 1689
While the Battle of Culloden is quite clearly ingrained in many minds, one of the first great battles in the quest for Scottish independence is not quite as well known, despite being the most dramatic episode of the Jacobite risings. Author Stuart Reid sheds light on the events of the violent Battle of Killiecrankie in…
Read MorePaws for thought – this is music for dogs
A man who’s written songs for Rod Stewart, Westlife, Busted, Cliff Richard and Sandi Thom has turned his hand to something new – music for dogs. Songwriter John McLaughlin, who also appeared as the music coach on BBC’s Fame Academy and being the current manager of the Bay City Rollers, has teamed up with the…
Read MoreEusebi’s beats off Michelin Star restaurant to win title
A Glasgow Deli has beaten stiff competition – including a Michelin Star restaurant – to win the title of ‘Best Dining Experience’ and ‘Best Café/Deli’ at The Scotsman Food and Drink Awards 2018. Eusebi Deli in Glasgow is committed to serving the best seasonal produce and supporting small artisan and specialist producers across both Scotland and Italy. Based…
Read MoreWINE TO DINE – OCTOBER 2018 – WILD MUSHROOMS
Drinks writer Peter Ranscombe selects five wines to go with wild mushrooms. FEW ingredients are as versatile as mushrooms, offering plenty of pairing opportunities, from crisp whites that cut through sauces and creamy chardonnay that accentuates buttery accompaniments all the way through to fresh and fruity reds for meatier dishes. Check out the wild mushroom…
Read MoreA new take on the new make from Scots distillery
A new Scots spirit that’s neither a whisky or a gin has been launched. The Ncn’ean has created a new take on a new make, as this botanical spirit is a hybrid: a base of Ncn’ean’s new make whisky redistilled with a selection of botanicals including fresh grapefruit, locally foraged herbs such as bog myrtle…
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