Posts by Ellie Forbes
Students saddle up to learn how to ride Scotland’s first robot horse
Students at Scotland’s Rural College have saddled up to learn how to use Scotland’s first robot horse. SRC has unveiled a new £100k state-of-the-art robot horse, the first of its kind in Scotland, which allows riders to enjoy real life experiences. The Equestrian Eventing Simulator has been named RoboCob by students in West Lothian who…
Read MoreKing Charles birthday whisky released by Balmoral Castle at £3,200 per bottle
A special edition whisky in honour of King Charles’ 75th birthday has been released by Balmoral Castle and Estate. The rare whisky is 45-year-old single cask distilled at Royal Lochnagar, which neighbours the Royal Family’s Scottish home. It was distilled on 7 November 1978 and tasted earlier this year by The King before 253 bottles…
Read MoreVisitors to Balmoral Estate now able to see rare Capercaillie mating ritual
The elusive mating ritual of one of our most endangered birds can now be seen without any risk of disturbance thanks to a new visitor attraction on Balmoral Estate. The capercaillie lek is one of nature’s wonders, where the turkey-sized males square up to each other to prove to a hen that they are a…
Read MoreExtremely rare moss rediscovered near Edinburgh
An extremely rare moss has been rediscovered near Edinburgh, having not been found anywhere else in the UK since 1987. Round-leaved bryum has been found at Threipmuir Reservoir near Balerno, Edinburgh, thanks to a collaboration between NatureScot and Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh. Scientists have been rewarded after a 13-year wait to see one of Scotland’s…
Read MoreShanghai Oriental: A modern twist on the Chinese food we know and love
There’s nothing better than being pleasantly surprised by a new restaurant – an unexpected positive twist to a meal you otherwise thought might just be OK. Well that’s exactly the feeling I got after a recent visit to Shanghai Oriental, a modern Cantonese restaurant in Larkhall. Having been a regular takeaway customer at their sister…
Read MoreScottish Field’s 12 days of Christmas…Day 7
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 MoreFordyce Maxwell book to raise money for prostate cancer charity
A collection of newspaper columns from esteemed journalist Fordyce Maxwell have been made into a book to raise money for prostate cancer. Fordyce died last year, aged 77, but now a collection of 50 of his finest Scotsman articles has been published by his family to raise money for Prostate Cancer UK. When Trees Were…
Read MoreRenowned Scottish composer returns to Royal Conservatoire of Scotland
He’s one of the world’s most successful composers having scored music for more than 60 major films, from Harry Potter to Murder on the Orient Express. But now Patrick Doyle has returned to his Royal Conservatoire of Scotland roots to inspire the next generation of musicians, becoming Patron of the Junior Conservatoire of Music. It’s…
Read MoreShetland becomes first UK spaceport for vertical rocket launches
A site in the Shetland Isles has become the UK’s first spaceport for vertical rocket launches. SaxaVord Spaceport on Unst has been given the green light from the Civil Aviation Authority to begin launches next year. The spaceport is also the first fully licensed vertical spaceport in Western Europe, and permits up to 30 launches…
Read MoreStudents saddle up to learn how to ride Scotland’s first robot horse
Students at Scotland’s Rural College have saddled up to learn how to use Scotland’s first robot horse. SRC has unveiled a new £100k state-of-the-art robot horse, the first of its kind in Scotland, which allows riders to enjoy real life experiences. The Equestrian Eventing Simulator has been named RoboCob by students in West Lothian who…
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