The Whisky Works launches with two new drams

An all-new range of experimental whiskies have been announced, with the launch of The Whisky Works. Launching with two limited edition whiskies – first, a Classic Whisky named The 29 Year Old Glaswegian and second, a Modern Whisky called the King of Trees. The Whisky Works will mark the launch at Whisky Live London this…

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Kingsbarns Distillery has tours, tastings and fantastic food

Visit the 5-star Kingsbarns Distillery and Visitor Centre in the East Neuk of Fife for whisky and gin tours, tastings and delicious local food served in their cafe. They have three types of whisky distillery tours suitable for all levels of whisky interest. They are also running tours of the new Darnley’s Gin Distillery called…

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Banfi: Brunello and beyond

There’s more to Banfi’s range of wines than simply its flagship Brunello, writes Peter Ranscombe. BANFI is one of the biggest names in Italian wine. Back in 1978, the Mariani family founded the Castello Banfi winery in Tuscany and began putting the wines of Brunello di Montalcino on the global map. The company has since…

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Jane Raven has an art of stone – and glass too

The pleasing juxtaposition of flowers and words has seen Jane Raven carve out a career as an artist working with glass and stone. ‘There’s so much more to letter cutting than gravestones,’ says Jane, the Edinburgh-based artist who is determined to move the perception of her work away from the carving of headstones and into…

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Carefully restored 17th century home in secluded grounds

An enchanting and meticulously restored 17th century house in secluded grounds is now for sale – for over £1million. Northfield House, in Prestonpans, East Lothian, is presented to the market by Savills.  This is a rare opportunity to acquire an enchanting family house in excellent order in delightful and secluded garden grounds of 1.74 acres.…

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WINE TO DINE – APRIL 2019 – SEAFOOD

Scottish Field wine columnist Peter Ranscombe trawls the coast for five wines to go with seafood. SCOTLAND is blessed with world-class seafood – our langoustine graces the plates of top-end restaurants in Spain, our mussels and oysters are the stuff of legend, and our salmon was the first fish and foreign product to attain the…

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Go foraging with chef/patron Paul Wedgwood

Wedgwood the Restaurant chef/patron Paul Wedgwood is to host a wild foraging tour of Midlothian next month. It’s a chance to experience Scotland’s natural larder on Sunday 28 April, with a passionate forager and a lover of the outdoors. Since he was with the boys scouts, chef Paul has loved finding his own food, and…

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Rare whisky market sees prices rise by 40% in a year

The price of rare whisky has shot up by 40% in the last year, after it topped the Knight Frank Luxury Investment Index (KFLII). The Wealth Report 2019, released today, reveals that new entrant whisky has surged in value by 40% over the 12 months to Q4 2018. The Knight Frank Rare Whisky 100 Index,…

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This charming converted mill is full of character

Catcune Mill is a characterful conversion which captures the eye. Presented by Knight Frank, this is a six bedroom house for sale in Fushiebridge, Midlothian. Providing spacious and flexible family accommodation over two floors, the house stands in its own private gardens and is surrounded by open countryside yet is within 12 miles of Edinburgh…

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Enjoy Paris in the spring – without leaving Scotland

Mild weather and sunshine means that spring is on the way and this March, Six by Nico is bringing the charm of Paris to Glasgow and Edinburgh.    A new season brings with it a new and exciting theme and with his latest offering Chef Nico Simeone has created a Parisian menu that features everyone from…

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