Posts by Stephanie Abbot
Create your dream wedding weekend at Wedderlie House
One of the most difficult things about planning a wedding in a small (but perfectly formed) country like Scotland can be creating something that stands out from all the rest. You may have attended dozens of weddings, the details of which can begin to merge into one. However there’s a new entry to the wedding…
Read MoreAn evening of indulgence at Malmaison Edinburgh City
Like it or loathe it, more tourists are visiting Edinburgh than ever before. Whether these folk have come from the other side of the world or ventured fae Kirrimuir for a wee city break, they all need a place to rest their heads. And now there’s a new kid on the block – St Andrews…
Read MoreScottish tapas at Auchrannie’s Eighteen69 is the perfect match
When push comes to shove, I’m not sure there’s a world cuisine out there I dislike. There’s plenty for me still to try but so far – the planet’s global smorgasbord has been a big hit with me. Two of my favourite cuisines are Scottish (of course) and Spanish. I’ve never considered the two together,…
Read MoreBehind the scenes: Arran Ice cream and The Parlour’s perfect pizza
My latest lucky work adventure took me around much of the Ayrshire coast and over the water to the isle of Arran. While my trip saw me sampling artisan gin, eating great Scottish food and staying in some fabulous places – I did of course have a job to do. I was road testing two…
Read MoreThree is the magic number for Edinburgh’s King’s Theatre Panto
He’s back! And judging by the rapturous welcome given to Andy Gray by the audience at the annual Edinburgh institution that is the King’s Theatre panto, we’re all delighted that he has returned from a stint of ‘no bein’ well’. This year’s King’s Theatre pantomime is Goldilocks and the Three Bears. Well I say that,…
Read MoreSix months to save The Steading
In the January issue of Scottish Field we featured The Steading, a unique and inspiring house in the Scottish Borders created by the late artist Tim Stead. Unfortunately The Tim Stead Trust only has around six months to save The Steading – before the house will have to go on the market and risks having…
Read MoreDinner with a difference high in the Perthshire hills
I’ve been lucky enough to dine in some amazing places and there are some meals which tend to stand out more than others. Very recently I tucked in to a three course feast in a setting I’ll never forget. Billed as Scotland’s most scenic and smallest dining experience, our dinner table is found in the…
Read MorePreview: King’s Panto – Goldilocks and The Three Bears
It is tantalisingly close to the most wonderful time of the year… While a debate between those who put their Christmas tree up before December 1st and those who don’t has been running riot across my social media channels (FYI anytime before December 1st is wrong) – there is one thing that the whole nation…
Read MoreSensational Surf & Turf at Macdonald Holyrood Hotel
It’s true that the team at SF get invited to some truly lovely events. A definite perk of the job, there are certain invitations that trigger a mixture of excitement and involuntary drooling. One such invitation was for the launch of Surf & Turf restaurant at Macdonald Holyrood Hotel & Spa last week. I had…
Read MoreAll you need for a splendid Scottish Christmas
There’s nothing that gets me more excited for Christmas than setting up our extra special food feature for the December issue. For this year’s shoot we headed to the Borders to the spectacular Duns Castle to create a truly Scottish feast. While you may not be spending your own Christmas Day in a castle, we…
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