Posts Tagged ‘scottish’
Woodmill Game: Light wood pigeon with ginger and sesame glaze
Red meat too heavy? Try something lighter with this juicy game bird recipe; for inside or out on the BBQ, this recipe is quick, easy and very tasty. We speak with Steven Wade of Woodmill Game who is passionate about sharing the unique flavours of the wild in the most sustainable way possible. You can try more of…
Read MoreWoodmill Game: Game Sausage Cassoulet
We speak with Steven Wade of Woodmill Game who is passionate about sharing the unique flavours of the wild in the most sustainable way possible. You can try more of his family recipes here and read the full interview in the November issue of Scottish Field – out now! 1 x pack Woodmill Game sausages 1 x diced…
Read MoreDistillers One of One auction raises ÂŁ2.25 million
This year’s Distillers One of One charity whisky auction broke 19 auction records and raised a whopping ÂŁ2.25 million for charity. The 39-lot sale, held at Hopetoun House, near Edinburgh, was the second edition of the auction which saw Sotheby’s partner with The Distillers’ Charity. Some 200 guests from across the world gathered for the…
Read MoreChristmas at the Botanics 2023 tickets on sale now
AD Feature The magic of the festive season is set to return to the Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh this winter as Christmas at the Botanics opens for its seventh year. Reimagined for 2023 with new installations and a fresh route, organisers have introduced off-peak tickets on selected evenings in November and December. The magical, botanical…
Read MoreExploring the Ancient Atlantic Remnants of Morvern and Sunart
AD Feature Not content with the confines of a warm and dry studio space, Inverness-shire based artists Jonathan Shearer and Michelle Knight are compelled to create art out in the wild and rugged northerly Scottish landscape. Their most recent works can be viewed in the pair’s first joint exhibition: Atlantic Remnants, an exciting show that…
Read MoreHeart of a lioness: Artist inspired by David Yarrow celebrates first solo exhibition
A wildlife painter who gave up a potential art career after having her confidence knocked at school is celebrating her first solo exhibition at a major Edinburgh gallery. On leaving school in St Andrews, demoralised Kirsten Mirrey took a job at a horse stud farm and only picked up her brushes to paint portraits of…
Read MoreThousands of Pink-footed geese arrive in Montrose
Thousands of Pink-footed geese have arrived in Montrose as they migrate south for the winter. So far, more than 25,000 have been counted, with more expected to arrive in the coming weeks. Every year, the birds stop off at Montrose Basin after flying in from Greenland and Iceland. This year the birds arrived earlier than…
Read MoreScottish Borders first winter light trial to be held this year
The Scottish Borders will host its first winter light trial this year at Monteviot House & Gardens. Monteviot Lights will embrace the natural backdrop of the gardens, accentuating the beauty of nature itself. The event takes place between 30 November and 10 December. Starting at Harestanes Visitor Centre, guests will walk a 1.5km route through…
Read MoreArtist Sam Ainsley announces first Glasgow exhibition in 30 years
Glasgow based artist Sam Ainsley has announced her first major exhibition in the city in more than 30 years. Wednesday is Cobalt blue, Friday is Cadmium red will be on display at the Gallery of Modern Art (GoMA) from 25 November. It is the first such show for the artist since her 1987 solo exhibition…
Read MoreHoly Rude: Historic church begins new era as visitor attraction
Nestled in the shadow of Stirling Castle, it was once a beloved place of worship for the Stuart Kings and Queens. But now the Church of the Holy Rude is embarking on a new era with hopes of becoming a top tourist attraction. The ancient church is steeped in more than 900 years of history,…
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