Posts Tagged ‘scottish’
Scallops with onion and Gruyère purée, pancetta and mushrooms
Scots chef Joanne Munro shares her recipe for scallops with onion and Gruyère purée, pancetta and mushrooms. Working at Glasgow’s famous Cafe Gandolfi, she said: ‘As soon as I joined I was really aware of the quality of the produce being purchased. ‘When I became sous chef I started to take control of some of the specials. The restaurant has been…
Read MoreArt of the Scottish seas forms new collection
The Scottish Maritime Museum will host a remarkable new national art collection. Featuring works by artists such as FCB Cadell, Ian Hamilton Finlay, Muirhead Bone, Kate Downie and John Bellany, Maritime Perspectives: Collecting Art of a Seafaring Nation will run at the Scottish Maritime Museum on the Harbourside in Irvine, North Ayrshire, from Friday, June…
Read MoreCanny Scots feel in control of their money
More than half of people in Scotland are extremely or very confident when it comes to money matters, compared to an average of less than one in four across the rest of the UK. The latest Disposable Income Index from Scottish Friendly and the Social Market Foundation reveals a stark contrast between the savings and…
Read MoreShetland star Neve McIntosh still loves coming home
She’s currently starring in hit BBC drama Shetland, and Scots actress Neve McIntosh recently spoke to Scottish Field. Originally raised in Paisley, she and her family later moved to the capital. Now based in London, Neve is appearing in the fourth series of the BBC crime drama, as Kate Kilmuir. She said: ‘I was about…
Read MoreScottish castle named takes top UK venue prize
A Scottish castle has been crowned the winner of the the Best Wedding Venue at the prestigious UK Heritage Awards 2018. Myres Castle, in Fife, received the honour at an exclusive ceremony celebrating the best heritage experiences and places to stay in the UK, hosted at Goldsmith’s Hall in London. Myres Castle is a family…
Read MoreMake your grand design happen on a Scottish island
If you’ve ever dreamt of creating your very own grand design on a tranquil Scottish island, then help is at hand. Leading independent property consultancy Galbraith has two fantastic plots for sale on one of Scotland’s most beautiful and unspoilt islands. The Inner Hebridean island of Luing is one of the famous Slate Islands on Argyll’s…
Read MoreDoddie Weir at the Tartan Giraffe Ball 2018 in Kelso
Scottish rugby legend Doddie Weir was just one of the many attendees at this year’s Tartan Giraffe Ball in Kelso. Available to view and purchase – Simply click on the image you want to view – it will open in another window. [zenfolio-gallery id=”632732469″ masonry=”true”]
Read MoreWinning design for New Lanark is revealed
A talented designer has won a Scottish textile print competition. New Lanark, an 18th century cotton-spinning Mill Village and one of Scotland’s six UNESCO World Heritage Sites, has delighted to announce the winner of its textile print competition in celebration of the Artist Textiles Picasso to Warhol exhibition which runs at New Lanark until the…
Read MoreTorabhaig Distillery opens its new visitor centre
A Scottish whisky distillery has opened its doors to the public. For the first time ever, Torabhaig Distillery’s visitor centre, at Teangue Sleat on the Isle of Skye opens to the public today, Monday. The distillery has been fully operational since January 2017 making Single Malt Scotch Whisky. Anne O’Lone, visitor centre manager, said: ‘We…
Read MoreGetting set for Easter race day in Musseburgh
It is the Scottish raceday which received the royal seal of approval from Her Majesty The Queen herself – and Easter Saturday is set to return to Musselburgh Racecourse for 2018 on 31 March. As one of the biggest social events of the Easter weekend, this year the five star visitor attraction has added family…
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