Posts by Ellie Forbes
Rum welcomes two rare Highland pony foals
Rum National Nature Reserve has welcomed some new residents with the arrival of two rare Highland pony foals. The foals, named Fhuarain and Shellesder, are settling in well to their island home where NatureScot maintains a herd of around 20 ponies. The translation of the Gaelic Fhuarain means spring or burn, while Shellesder means Iris.…
Read MoreNational Library buys first Broons annual after decade long search
The National Library of Scotland has bought a copy of the first ever Broons annual for its collection after a ten year search. The Broons annuals, publication by DC Thomson, are some of the most important publications in 20th century Scotland, and went on to become a festive favourite alongside the Oor Wullie books. The…
Read MoreScottish butcher creates ‘world’s first chocolate haggis’ for Burns Night
A Scottish butcher has released the world’s first chocolate haggis ahead of Burns Night. Simon Howie wanted to do something special ahead of the big day on 25 January and has come up with the sweet treat. Available for £5 in most supermarkets, it’s made with a blend of dark chocolate and white choc chips.…
Read MoreFleece from Dolly the sheep donated to National Museums Scotland
A fleece from Dolly the sheep has been donated to National Museums Scotland. The fleece, which recently appeared on the Antiques Roadshow, has been donated by Dr William A. Ritchie, the embryologist on the Roslin Institute team that created Dolly, the world’s first cloned mammal. Equipment, including sharpened glass pipettes and an electrical fusion machine…
Read MoreThe latest issue of Cask & Still is out now with all the latest whisky news
The latest issue of Cask & Still is out now with all the latest whisky news. Once again it has been a huge year for whisky. More distilleries have been built, with yet more planned for the near future. The momentum behind Scotland’s national drink shows no sign of flagging. This issue highlights how whisky…
Read MoreScottish Field’s 12 days of Christmas…Day 12
Christmas is coming, and Scottish Field is on hand to help you find the perfect gift for your loved ones. From December 13 to 24, we are bringing 12 great deals for you and your loved ones to enjoy. Each day we’ll highlight our fantastic offers, and you can find them all here in the…
Read MoreScottish Field’s 12 days of Christmas…Day 11
Christmas is coming, and Scottish Field is on hand to help you find the perfect gift for your loved ones. From December 13 to 24, we are bringing 12 great deals for you and your loved ones to enjoy. Each day we’ll highlight our fantastic offers, and you can find them all here in the…
Read MoreScottish Field’s 12 days of Christmas…Day 10
Christmas is coming, and Scottish Field is on hand to help you find the perfect gift for your loved ones. From December 13 to 24, we are bringing 12 great deals for you and your loved ones to enjoy. Each day we’ll highlight our fantastic offers, and you can find them all here in the…
Read MoreScottish Field’s 12 days of Christmas…Day 9
Christmas is coming, and Scottish Field is on hand to help you find the perfect gift for your loved ones. From December 13 to 24, we are bringing 12 great deals for you and your loved ones to enjoy. Each day we’ll highlight our fantastic offers, and you can find them all here in the…
Read MoreScotland’s Christmas Home of the Year awarded to colourful Edinburgh home
The winner of Scotland’s Christmas Home of the Year has been announced. Bay Tree House, a colourful and creative mid-terraced home in Edinburgh, has been crowned the winner, after competition from four other festive homes in Auchterarder, East Renfrewshire, Greenock and Glasgow. Home to Katie and Jamie Morris, their six-year-old daughter Beth and Frida the…
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