Jodhpur Jeans are a must-have for your summer wardrobe

In my experience, finding a good pair of jeans can be as tricky as asking a colleague to make you the ‘perfect’ cup of tea. (Very strong Scottish Blend, piping hot with lots of milk, if you’re wondering). With all our different tastes, shapes and styles, it has always seemed to me that clothes are…

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Beer and music festival comes to South Queensferry

The Ferry Fest is returning to South Queensferry after hosting a record number of visitors last year. On Saturday 29 June, the hotly anticipated festival is set to stage an even bigger event than before. The organisers at Ferry Brewery hope to maintain their title as the area’s largest outdoor beer and music festival. The…

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Heavenly retreat at Macdonald Pittodrie House

There is something utterly enchanting about an escape to the countryside; and although it might sound like the opening scenes to a Jane Austen novel, we really did have an idyllic start to our weekend retreat. Making our way down a winding driveway, seeing the dappled sunshine through the trees and listening to the gentle…

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A scrumptious day out at the 20th Taste of Grampian

When we were growing up, sibling rivalry reached its peak at dinner time. The familiar cry, ‘tea’s ready’, marked the beginning of an unspoken race – a sprint to the table for the biggest helpings of Mum and Dad’s cooking, especially when there was a tasty bit of Aberdeen Angus beef on offer. Bringing those…

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It’s crunch time for BBC Scotland’s Home of the Year

The final episode of Scotland’s Home of the Year 2019 will be aired on Wednesday 29 May at 8pm on BBC Scotland. After a spectacular series, it’s finally crunch time for the judges. Coming together in an hour-long special, they will consider all seven finalists and reveal Scotland’s Home of the Year. The seven home…

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Renowned percussionist Colin Currie to give masterclass

The Royal Conservatoire of Scotland, in partnership with St Mary’s Music School, has announced that world-renowned percussionist Colin Currie will be hosting a masterclass. Hailed as ‘the world’s finest and most daring percussionist’, Colin Currie is a solo and chamber artist. The event is designed to inspire musicians, teachers and percussion enthusiasts of all ages…

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Fred Berkmiller promotes growing your own salad

A leading chef-patron is encouraging Scots to grow their own salad at home.  Fred Berkmiller, from l’escargot bleu, l’escargot blanc and Bar a Vin, met up with our Scottish Field photographer Angus Blackburn in the hope of inspiring Scots to set aside a patch in their gardens for growing their own salad leaves. ‘You just…

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Ian Rankin donates archives to National Library of Scotland

The UK’s biggest-selling crime novelist Ian Rankin has donated his literary archive to the National Library of Scotland. Often cited as the ‘godfather of tartan noir’, Ian Rankin’s work has resonated with millions throughout the world, his novels having been translated into 36 languages. Totally around 50 boxes of material, which in shelving terms is…

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Drumlanrig Castle hosts a nature-filled day for families

The team at Drumlanrig Castle and Country Estate have a jam-packed line-up of Ranger events throughout May and June for all the family to enjoy. Events include a Teddy bear Picnic where parents, little ones and their favourite teddies are invited to join the Rangers for a fun afternoon on Sunday 26 May. For £2…

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Time for a rum-bunctious experience in Edinburgh

This summer, the spirit of the Caribbean is coming to Scotland with a secret city centre rum tasting. Edinburgh bar Nightcap will be hosting a rum tasting by spirits specialist Distiller’s Nose on 13 June that will feature a flight of four distinct rums from across the world. The event presents the opportunity to enjoy…

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