Posts Tagged ‘scottish’
Edinburgh chef is named Oriental Chef of the Year 2017
Kaori Simpson, chef / patron of Edinburgh’s Harajuku Kitchen took the title of Oriental Chef of the Year at a reception held by the Asian Catering Federation on Wednesday night at the Palace of Westminster, London. Kaori, the only Japanese restaurant chef / owner in Edinburgh was honoured alongside such culinary luminaries as Michelin starred…
Read MoreTwo Scottish youth hostels celebrate landmark anniversaries
SYHA Hostelling Scotland appeals for special memories and cherished moments from Gairloch Sands and Ratagan Youth Hostels as they both reach an 85-year milestone in May This month both Gairloch Sands Youth Hostel and Ratagan Youth Hostel celebrate their 85th birthdays having been part of the SYHA Hostelling Scotland (SYHA) network from the earliest days…
Read MoreBBC Countryfile Show focuses on New Lanark World Heritage Site
New Lanark World Heritage Site, is delighted to be appearing on BBC Countryfile on Sunday the 21 May 2017. BBC Countryfile’s presenter Sean Fletcher and a film crew visited New Lanark World Heritage Site last month to learn more about the 18th Century former cotton spinning mill village. The Lanarkshire…
Read MoreSheila Fleet to host Meet the Designer event
Join leading Scottish jewellery designer Sheila Fleet at her Edinburgh Gallery in Stockbridge from 26-28 May as she introduces her very latest designs and new enamel colours. Sheila will be showing jewellery in brilliantly deep colours, bright and beautiful for summer. High value designer rings with handset precious gemstones will also be on display.…
Read MoreVintage Revival for Gordon Castle Highland Games
Thousands are set to flock to the Moray estate for the region’s first vintage revival at Gordon Castle Country Fair and Highland Games on 20 th May. Leading the way, Angus and Zara Gordon Lennox take inspiration from the roaring twenties and emulate many a historic shot from Angus’ forebears. Gordon Castle’s annual event has…
Read MoreAn introduction to the Scottish Field Gin Challenge
Today the gin industry is flourishing, with 70 per cent of the UK’s gin produced in Scotland alone. At Scottish Field we believe that this is worth celebrating, and have introduced the Scottish Field Gin Challenge in 2017 in order to highlight the best bottles around. Much like our well-established Scottish Field Whisky Challenge, entries…
Read MoreDiageo – Discovering Distilleries
Discover the true spirit of Scotland with a tour of one of 12 beautifully sited distilleries that are hidden away, but easy to discover in some of the finest scenery you could wish to see from mountain to glen and island to lowland. They all differ in their individual charm and fascination historical links they…
Read MoreEdinburgh Gin offers a variety of choice
Established in 2010, Edinburgh Gin is part of Ian Macleod Distillers, one of the most respected Scottish, independent, family-owned companies in the spirits industry. Influenced by the diverse spirit of its namesake city, Edinburgh Gin’s small-batch, award-winning range is distilled at both the eponymous distillery at Rutland Place, and the second distillery at the Biscuit…
Read MoreScottish cat reaches final of national pet slimming competition
A podgy puss from Aberdeen, who loves ice cream and crisps, has reached the finals of the UK’s largest pet slimming competition – PDSA Pet Fit Club. The seven-year-old ginger and white tabby cat has been selected to compete against six other fat pets from across the UK, including dogs, cats and even a giant…
Read MoreSail away with a Maid of the Forth musical cruise
Who needs another Friday or Saturday night on the sofa or in the pub when you can set sail with an evening musical cruise on the Firth of Forth. Maid of the Forth, the acclaimed family-run sightseeing cruise on the Firth of Forth, has announced its first Folk cruises for the 2017 season which…
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