Posts Tagged ‘show’
Golfer Iona Stephen signs up as whisky brand ambassador
Loch Lomond Whiskies has partnered with leading professional golfer and sports broadcaster, Iona Stephen as their latest brand ambassador. As Iona’s first move into partnering with a Scotch whisky brand, she will work alongside fellow ambassadors, including Colin Montgomerie, Cristie Kerr and Darren Clarke, to promote the Loch Lomond’s award-winning range of single malts worldwide.…
Read MoreWhisky exports surge despite backdrop of uncertainty
The Scotch Whisky Association has revealed industry export figures for 2019, showing worldwide growth. The figures, compiled from HRMC export data, show that the export value of global Scotch whisky exports grew by 4.4% to ÂŁ4.91bn, an increase of ÂŁ208m compared with 2018, with growth in more than 106 of its global markets. The number…
Read MoreScots firm inspires brewers of the world to unite
A total of 250 brewers from 24 countries will simultaneously release unique, small-batch beers to bring clean water to developing countries – and it’s all because of Scottish craft beer brand Brewgooder. The Scottish social enterprise on a mission to bring clean drinking water to one million people in developing countries has launched its biggest…
Read MoreThrills, spills and tall tales from the horsey world
An evening with international show jumper Douglas Duffin, equestrian professional Richard Maxwell, and specialist in equine sports medicine Dr Sarah Taylor is taking place next month. Scottish Field’s sister title EQy magazine in association with Balcormo Stud present Tall Tails, which will be hosted by Fiona Malcolm at the Ghillie Dhu in Edinburgh on 12…
Read MoreScots firm takes UK champion ice cream title
Scottish luxury ice-cream maker, Equi’s, has scooped three top prizes at the prestigious National Ice Cream Awards. Beating hundreds of artisan products, Hamilton-based Equi’s lifted the sought-after trophy in best dairy in the UK for their multi-award-winning Double Cream Vanilla, silver in best flavour for their Honeycomb Crunch and the coveted title of UK champion…
Read MoreYoung people want life experiences over property
A new online study from Royal Bank of Scotland has revealed that almost three-quarters (72%) of people value life experiences such as travelling, over purchasing material possessions like a new property or car. The research also reveals that almost two-thirds (64%) of those surveyed believe there is a direct link between money and happiness, with…
Read MoreThe sad fall of the beautiful kestrel
A once-familiar sight hovering by roadsides, the bird of prey has suffered a dramatic drop in numbers. I have long had a soft spot for a creature that was once our most common bird of prey. And I came across one again recently, shut in a boiler room at the Aberfeldy Distillery – a dapper…
Read MoreRetired GP marked his 100th birthday with art show
Centenarian Dr Perry Harrison celebrated his 100th birthday with an exhibition and sale of paintings inspired by his time as a rural GP. Prior to his passing in late 2016, he told Scottish Field about his life and love of painting. Talk us through your career in medicine. During the war I was a medical…
Read MoreScot’s persistence led to talking book recording
A Scot’s persistence has resulted in RNIB Scotland recording an audio version of a favourite book. Aberdour resident Matthew Nicholson (25), a wheelchair user, has cerebral palsy and he has sight problems. Whilst he can watch the Doctor’s adventures on television, he relies on the talking books produced by the charity RNIB to enjoy them…
Read MoreA delicious recipe from whisky and dining pairing
An award-winning whisky is showcasing the diversity of craft whisky through food pairings with independent restaurant Fhior. The Tulli at The Table partnership showcased the diversity of the single malt whisky and explored non-traditional flavour pairings between the spirit and Edinburgh based restaurant. The partnership between Fhior and Tullibardine started with the development of a…
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