Scotland
Work to start on creating new city centre attraction
Work to create a new visitor attraction in Aberdeen is to start this summer. The redevelopment of the historic Provost Skene’s House (PSH) has been heralded by Aberdeen City Council leaders as part of the Granite City’s ‘renaissance’ with a series of major capital projects set to come on stream. The council’s in-house building team…
Read MoreCompetition hots up for Scottish Street Food awards
This weekend sees street food vendors from across Scotland gather in Edinburgh to compete to be named the country’s favourite. The Scottish Street Food Awards, supported by Hellmann’s, are hosted by street food venue, The Pitt, will see 16 Scottish vendors serve their wares to thousands of visitors over the weekend of 15 and 16…
Read MoreNorth east short story competition reveals winners
This week, we’ll be posting one short story a day from this year’s Toulmin Prize competition. The Toulmin Prize is open to amateur writers over the age of 16. The stories entered have a north east focus, and can be written in Doric or English, or a mixture of the two. Throughout the course of…
Read MoreNew ultra-low spirit from William Grant & Sons
Scots distillers William Grant & Sons has created ATPOIA, its first ultra-low alcohol spirit. Made from natural distillates, flavours and extracts, the ultra-low alcohol spirit is bottled at 0.5% ABV and is available in two distinctive flavours: Spiced Citrus and Wild Blossom. The flavour is achieved through natural distilltion and botanical extraction to build layers…
Read MoreViolinist Jessica is home and hitting the high notes
Violist Jessica Beeston is sharing her skills with the next generation. The musician recently returned to Scotland having been based in London and Salzburg. An in-demand chamber musician who plays with ensembles including Hebrides Ensemble, the award winning Nephele Ensemble, and Red Note, she was a member of the Edinburgh Quartet from 2011-14, a mentor…
Read MoreTaking Scottish strawberries to the rest of the UK
Scotty Brand strawberries will be bursting onto shelves throughout the UK this weekend after winning a UK wide listing with a major supermarket. The Scottish food producer, Scotty Brand, is doubling the amount of strawberries and raspberries grown this year, after securing the UK contract, meaning that its delicious berries will be available to buy…
Read MoreA seaside double-act from Old Pulteney to savour
Two Scotch whiskies from Old Pulteney could be the ideal gift this Father’s Day. One worth its salt with Old Pulteney 12 Years Old. One to savour for whisky lovers and newbies alike, this sparkling gold malt hailing from the northerly coastal town of Wick, is the perfect place to start your whisky journey. This…
Read MoreMark 21 years of the Britannia berthing in Scotland
A special celebratory evening is being held to celebrate The Royal Yacht Britannia’s 21 years in Edinburgh. Taking place from 7pm on Saturday 19 October, visitors will be welcomed aboard along the red carpet by Britannia’s piper to experience an unforgettable evening marking 21 years since Britannia arrived in Edinburgh. The evening starts with Champagne…
Read MoreHelp wanted to save rare Scottish bumblebees
People taking their holidays in northwest Scotland this summer are being asked to help identify some of the last locations of one of the UK’s rarest bumblebees. It forms part of a new bid by the Bumblebee Conservation Trust to pull the insect back from the brink of extinction. The conservation charity wants people to…
Read MoreBrash McKelvie – farewell to the roast dinners
Scottish Field’s new online columnist Brash McKelvie updates you on their week. Here are the cast of characters that share the vicissitudes of life: Scragend – a Rhode Island Red of indeterminate age and foul nature. Shitting Cat – does exactly what it says on the tin. The Beloved – a paragon of virtue and…
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