Posts Tagged ‘scottish’
Readers’ Challenge 2017 results
The November issue included the full results of this year’s Readers’ Challenge Whisky Challenge. The second stage in this year’s Scottish Field Whisky Challenge, our panel of ten members of the public sampled a total of 59 whiskies in order to determine the winners of the Readers’ Challenge. The top three will move forward to…
Read MoreNew Italian-inspired flavour a sweet treat from Mackie’s
Ice cream favourite Mackie’s of Scotland has created a new treat which will transport fans to evocative Mediterranean cafes – with the launch of a limited edition flavour. The popular Scottish firm is using the famous Italian Biscotti biscuit to bring a touch of Autumn sunshine to these shores with its new Caramel Biscotti flavour,…
Read MoreGammies Country Clothing: luxurious autumnal outfits
Looking for luxurious outdoor clothing? We can’t suggest better than Gammies. The Gammies Country Clothing story began 10 years ago with the creation of a spacious, welcoming showroom in Forfar, offering an extensive range of high quality country clothing for both ladies and gents. Forfar is situated at the foot of the Angus Glens in…
Read MoreSheila Fleet to host Glasgow Promotion event
If you’re thinking about rings then head to Sheila Fleet’s shop in Frasers, Glasgow from 14-21 September. There you will find Sheila’s Glasgow team have some beautiful new rings ready to show you. Well-known Scottish jewellery designer Sheila Fleet crafts designer rings in classic yellow gold and in silver, and also in more unusual metals such…
Read MoreR&B Distillers set to open distillery on the Isle of Raasay
On Saturday 16 September, whisky makers R&B Distillers will officially open the Isle of Raasay Distillery, the first (legal) whisky distillery on this small Hebridean island. R&B Distillers are bringing this traditional Scottish craft to an unchartered whisky region, harnessing the raw elements of the unique terroir to create the first Raasay Scotch, which will be ready to drink from 2020. Co-founders Alasdair Day…
Read MoreKilbowie House: luxury waterfront apartments in converted mansion hit the market
House hunters seeking a luxury apartment on a picturesque waterfront are being given the unique opportunity to live in a converted mansion at a less than stately price. Built in 1888, Kilbowie House is a classic Scottish Baronial L-plan country residence situated on the shores of the Sound of Kerrera, which was originally constructed as…
Read MoreGrand Tours: new BBC One series explores the lochs of Scotland
A new six-part BBC One Scotland series will explore the lochs of Scotland. In this new series of Grand Tours, presenter Paul Murton sets out to explore the lochs of Scotland, travelling from the wilds of the west coast to the Grampian Mountains, discovering the secrets of these iconic features of the Scottish landscape. As he…
Read MoreErrazuriz wants to put Chile on the map
There’s no need to be snobbish when it comes to big brands, as Errazuriz shows with its high-scoring Chilean wines, writes Peter Ranscombe. Branded wine is an interesting phenomenon: for some, it’s the reassurance they need to part with their cash, safe in the knowledge that this bottle will taste the same as the previous…
Read MoreEnjoy an oat-rageously good breakfast with Groats and eteaket
Leaf tea experts eteaket and porridge aficionados Groats are teaming up this weekend (5-6 August) to offer the people of Edinburgh the most Instagrammable breakfast in town, with a tea-and-porridge pop-up at the eteaket Concept Store on Rose Street. Perfect for building up stamina to see you through the Fringe, Groats’ unique style of handmade…
Read MoreCelebrating the work of ‘Our Fathers’
What finer tribute could there be to your dad than creating a bottle of wine in his honour? Peter Ranscombe finds out what inspired Giles Cooke to produce Our Fathers. It’s not often that I’ll write about a single bottle of wine in isolation. Then again, there aren’t many bottles with the rich backstory that lies behind…
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