Food wizards of Oz coming to Scottish restaurant

A renowned Scots restaurant has announced a one-off event with two of Australian’s top emerging chefs, Michael Clark and Jodie Odrowaz. Taking place on Wednesday 19 June, Fhior in Edinburgh, Australia-based chef, Michael Clark will be visiting. Fhior is owned by acclaimed head chef Scott Smith and his wife Laura, and opened in 2018 in…

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A historic weapon goes on show for first time

A hunting rifle gifted by Queen Victoria to her loyal servant John Brown has been acquired by National Museums Scotland. The rifle will go on public display for the first time in a major exhibition this summer, Wild and Majestic: Romantic Visions of Scotland. A gold plaque fitted into the butt of the.450 double-barrelled hammer…

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Chefs reveal their favourite pancake toppings

With inspiration from as far afield as Chile, Japan and Bavaria, alongside Scottish classics, chefs share their go-to pancake recipes and toppings ahead of Pancake Day on Tuesday, 5 March. These chefs at Scots restaurants have revealed just what their favourites are, and shared them with Scottish Field. Kaori Simpson, chef patron, Harajuku Kitchen, Edinburgh…

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We meet all the Queen’s Horses at Balmoral

Scottish Field was granted exclusive access to the Balmoral estate and the Queen’s traditional working Highland garron stud. When Sylvia Ormiston and her husband Dochy came to Balmoral a decade ago, their task was to continue breeding the stock – the Highland ponies, Highland cattle and Cheviot sheep – and to restore the farm buildings…

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Meldrum House celebrates winning hotel bar award

Independent Aberdeenshire country hotel Meldrum House has been awarded Hotel Bar of the Year. CEO of Meldrum House Country Hotel, in Oldmeldrum, Andy Burgess attended the prestigious Whisky Magazine Icon Awards event at Surgeon’s Hall in Edinburgh where the hotel’s Cave Bar had been shortlisted for the acclaimed award alongside 11 of Scotland’s top hotels…

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A luxurious partnership this Christmas

An Edinburgh hotel is partnering with a leading Scottish jeweller to celebrate its forthcoming collection in Scottish gold. The Balmoral, a Rocco Forte Hotel, is collaborating with Hamilton & Inches, to prove all that glistens is, in fact, gold this Christmas. Inspired by Hamilton & Inches’ upcoming Scottish gold collection, The Balmoral’s festive installation this…

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Rugby legend is new face of Scotch cream liqueur

Scotch cream liqueur has added a kick to its six-week festive campaign by teaming up with Scottish rugby legend Gavin Hastings OBE. Magnum  has appointed the famous full-back as its brand ambassador in the run up to this year’s Christmas party season. As part of his new role, Gavin is providing the voiceover for Magnum’s…

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Old Curiosity Gin will be in the pink this Christmas

Luxury gin brand Old Curiosity will be in the pink this Christmas with its first, colour-changing festive gin. Rather than the classic Christmas reds, this year the innovative Edinburgh distillery’s unique new tipple transforms from a festive blush to a vibrant pink when mixed with tonic water. The bespoke bottling gets its magical, colour-changing properties…

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Six of the best spa hotels in Scotland

Holidays in Scotland can mean a myriad of different things – walking in the Highlands, dining at Michelin star inns, historic tours of ancient cities, country pursuits, or relaxing in some of the country’s most elegant spas. From country house hotels with the most exceptional pools and hydrotherapy offerings, to a cutting edge city oasis…

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