Posts by Ellie Forbes
Jeremy Clarkson to serve Hawkstone in Scotland
Scots will find it easier to get their hands on a pint of Jeremy Clarkson’s award-winning beer after a supply deal with national pub brand Marston’s. Pubs across Scotland will be serving the original Hawkstone Lager, which has been named ‘officially amazing’ after winning gold at the 2024 World Beer Awards. Jeremy Clarkson first began…
Read MoreScottish Field’s 12 days of Christmas… Day 5
On the fifth day of Christmas my true love gave to me… A classic afternoon tea with a festive twist at Hotel Du Vin The perfect combination of sweet and savoury, although a little naughty, it’s worth every bite, with mince pies, cakes, scones, seasonal sandwiches and delicious savouries. Washed down with a cup of…
Read MoreLoch Lomond Group’s Master Blender awarded prestigious Keeper of the Quaich
Loch Lomond Group’s Master Blender, Michael Henry, has been awarded a prestigious Keeper of the Quaich. Michael has led the whisky blending team at the independent distiller, which has been producing the finest single malts since 1814, for the last nine years. Growing up near Bushmills Distillery in Northern Ireland, whisky was woven into the…
Read MoreHis Majesty, King Charles III announced as Royal Patron for National Galleries of Scotland
The National Galleries of Scotland has been awarded the Royal Patronage of His Majesty, King Charles III. The news comes following a review of all the Patronages held by the late Queen Elizabeth II, the former Prince of Wales and the former Duchess of Cornwall. Home to Scotland’s superb art collection, the National Galleries of…
Read MoreHistoric painting of poet Robert Fergusson inspired Burns discovered at Scottish castle
A portrait of Robert Fergusson has been discovered at a Scottish castle and could help shed new light on the celebrated 18th-century poet who inspired Burns. The painting was found at Barnbougle Castle, near Edinburgh, and is part of a prestigious collection of the 5th Earl of Rosebery Archibald Primrose, a former Prime Minister and…
Read MoreScottish Field’s 12 days of Christmas… Day 4
On the fourth day of Christmas my true love gave to me… The gift of indulgence at Matfen Hall This winter, gift yourself and indulge in Matfen Hall’s 300-acre Country Hotel, Spa and Golf Estate. At Northumberland’s first and only five-star hotel, while away the afternoons in the magnificent Great Hall, or relax in stunning bars…
Read MoreScottish Field’s 12 days of Christmas…Day 3
On the third day of Christmas my true love gave to me… The gift of time together on luxury floating hotel Fingal Formerly a Northern Lighthouse Board tender, transporting supplies and lighthouse keepers to Scotland’s most remote locations, Fingal is now a stunning floating hotel. Just two miles from Edinburgh’s city centre at the historic…
Read MoreScottish Field’s 12 days of Christmas…Day 2
On the second day of Christmas my true love gave to me…The gift of Archerfield It’s the perfect gift – a luxurious night in a Pavilion Suite on Archerfield Estate near North Berwick, with a wealth of experiences to choose from. Purchase a gift voucher for a magnificent Afternoon Tea Stay, A Traditional Sunday Roast…
Read MoreScottish Field’s 12 days of Christmas…Day 1
On the first day of Christmas my true love gave to me… The gift of a winter break at Deveron Valley cottages Nestled on the River Deveron’s banks in beautiful Aberdeenshire, these five beautiful properties are ideal for a short winter break. Imagine opening a gift like this on the first day of Christmas. See yourself…
Read MoreScottish castle visited by Robert Burns in line for £2 million restoration after being sold to new owner
A historic Scottish castle visited by Robert Burns could be in line for a major restoration after being sold to a new owner. Baltersan Castle is thought to have inspired architect and designer Charles Rennie Mackintosh, was visited by poets Robert Burns and John Keats, and a restoration plan was even pitched to the multi-millionaire investors on…
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