Posts Tagged ‘wine’
Drinks to make the perfect Father’s Day
With Father’s Day fast approaching, James Robertson, takes us through some drinks to make the prefect gift. Well Father’s Day is on the horizon and there is little doubt that for many whisky will be top of the list as a gift. A month or so ago I had the pleasure of meeting John Robertson,…
Read MoreCheck out July’s issue of Scottish Field
Your copy of Scottish Field is now available to buy, both in shops and online, with the very best luxury lifestyle features, news, interiors, properties, antiques, motoring, gardens, wildlife, field sports, whisky, and more. You may notice that there have been a few changes to this month’s issue of Scottish Field. We hope you like what you see! After…
Read MoreWine to Dine – Loch Arthur Creamery
Wine columnist James Robertson selects five bottles to pair with Scottish cheeses. Don’t miss our latest food feature on Loch Arthur Creamery in the July issue of Scottish Field magazine and then check out the full reviews of James Robertson’s matching wines. Loch Arthur Creamery Farmhouse Cheddar Tempest Armadillo IPA – There is something classical…
Read MoreProducers Corner: Haggis World Champion Laura Black
In the latest edition of Scottish Field we speak to Laura Black of Cooper Butchers for Producers Corner. The Haggis World Champion talks about giving up her banking career to take over the family business and how butchers have seen a resurgence with a new generation of youngsters cooking at home. Cooper Butchers has…
Read MoreWhat’s on: a look at upcoming events
Gaia showing The Charles Rennie Mackintosh Society launched its 50th anniversary events programme with the unveiling of Gaia (the Earth) installation by artist Luke Jerram. Gaia – named after the Greek Goddess of Earth – will be open to the public until 24 June at Mackintosh Queen’s Cross, Glagow. Gaia is 2.1 million times smaller…
Read MoreRestaurant review: Counter at Native
Fiona Bennett heads to Edinburgh’s Counter at Native as it launches a new natural wine and small plates menu, as well as a series of new cultural events, aptly named the Counter Sessions. We walked through Edinburgh’s grey drizzle on a Saturday evening and partially regretted agreeing to go out for the night. The thought…
Read MoreUnbridled luxury at Hostal de La Gavina on Spain’s Costa Brava
I’VE seldom been in as good company as we graze on a seemingly infinite selection of tapas and gaze across the tiled courtyard garden at Hostal de La Gavina. Framed prints of Spanish royalty and a host of Hollywood’s finest including Elizabeth Taylor, Sean Connery and Jack Nicholson reveal just some of the guests who…
Read MoreWhisky expert shares his top tips for investing
Whisky has been revealed as the most profitable luxury item to invest in, according to new research. Here, House of Bruar whisky expert Martin Homola shares his top tips to investing. Research from the Knight Frank Luxury Investment Index revealed rare whisky bottles get a 373% return on investment. It means a ÂŁ59.95 bottle…
Read MoreWhisky news round-up: Award success, Macallan scented candles and more
Artist decanter Scotland’s Oldest Working Distillery, The Glenturret, has released a whisky decanter in collaboration with master glass makers Lalique and renowned American artist James Turrell. The Eight Decades decanters were created as a celebration of the artist’s eightieth year, with just 80 available world wide. It is the first time the celebrated artist has…
Read MoreRare etchings by renowned artist John Byrne on display at Glasgow art fair
More than 1,000 pieces of artwork will be displayed at a Glasgow art fair – including rare etchings by renowned Scottish playwright and artist John Byrne. Previously known as the Glasgow Contemporary Art Fair, the event will take place under its new name, Reveal Glasgow, from 19 May to 21 May at the Scottish Events…
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