Drinks to make the perfect Father’s Day

With Father’s Day fast approaching, James Robertson, takes us through some drinks to make the prefect gift.   Well Father’s Day is on the horizon and there is little doubt that for many whisky will be top of the list as a gift. A month or so ago I had the pleasure of meeting John Robertson,…

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Wine to Dine – Loch Arthur Creamery

Wine columnist James Robertson selects five bottles to pair with Scottish cheeses. Don’t miss our latest food feature on Loch Arthur Creamery in the July issue of Scottish Field magazine and then check out the full reviews of James Robertson’s matching wines.   Loch Arthur Creamery Farmhouse Cheddar Tempest Armadillo IPA – There is something classical…

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Producers Corner: Haggis World Champion Laura Black

In the latest edition of Scottish Field we speak to Laura Black of Cooper Butchers for Producers Corner.  The Haggis World Champion talks about giving up her banking career to take over the family business and how butchers have seen a resurgence with a new generation of youngsters cooking at home.   Cooper Butchers has…

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A dream job on the Isle of Mull that takes the biscuit

A bakery on the Isle of Mull is looking for a couple with a sweet tooth to join the biscuit-making team. The dream job, in Tobermory, also comes with year-round accommodation – a complete scarcity on the island – making it ideal for a couple – or two good friends, ready to embrace island life.…

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Scottish chef Nick Nairn announces opening date for new restaurant

Scottish chef Nick Nairn has announced an opening date for his new restaurant in Bridge of Allan following a devastating fire. Nick and his wife Julia have completely renovated the space, which was occupied by Nick’s on Henderson Street, until the fire in 2021. Working with Edinburgh based interior designer Pat Renson, the couple have…

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Top five great value summer Champagnes

One of Scotland’s leading Champagne experts has revealed his top five great-value cuvées for any summer occasion. Peter Crawford, from Balmerino, Fife, is co-founder of Sip Champagnes, the online retailer dedicated to sourcing and supplying small-batch, handcrafted Champagne. With a personal collection of over 4,000 bottles and more than 20 years experience, Peter is one…

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Tours and tastings at the secret garden distillery

THERE’s no need to keep it under your hat, because the secret is well and truly out, writes Morag Bootland. Sitting at the base of the Pentland hills, just a stone’s throw from Edinburgh, the Secret Garden Distillery first opened its gates in 2017. Having visited the distillery and its beautiful gardens many times over…

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Whisky round-up: festival dates, new expressions and more

Whisky partnership  Local single malt distillery, Tomintoul, has been announced as Cairngorm Mountain Rescue Team’s official partner as the voluntary emergency service celebrates its 60th anniversary year. Pledging to support the local heroes with what will be Cairngorm Mountain Rescue Team’s largest sponsorship to date, the agreement comes at a welcome time for Scotland’s much-loved mountaineers as the busy…

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