Scotland
They’re on target with competition run since 1660
The Queen’s Body Guard for Scotland, the Royal Company of Archers, will compete for the Selkirk Silver Arrow later this month. The shoot will take place on a field adjacent to The Haining, Selkirk, on Saturday 25 May, at 3pm, with competitors demonstrating their skills with the longbow over a distance of 180 yards –…
Read MoreNew opening under Scotland’s Garden Scheme
A new garden is to open for the first time under Scotland’s Garden Scheme this weekend. Johnnie and Mandy Readman’s one-acre garden built on a demolished farm steading near Dunblane will be shown this weekend. Hutcheson Farm will be open on Sunday, May 12, from 2-5pm. This young garden is slowly evolving. The initial plantings…
Read MoreBringing Glendronach whisky to the world in an exclusive
The GlenDronach continues its journey with world travellers with the release of The GlenDronach Boynsmill Aged 16 years. This joins The GlenDronach Forgue Aged 10 years as the distillery’s second exclusive for Global Travel Retail. The Boynsmill Estate, nestled in the Valley of Forgue, was established by James Allardice as the home for his GlenDronach…
Read MoreWhy Scotland is good for the body and the mind
With its stunning landscapes, delicious food and drink and rich culture, Scotland is the perfect location to recharge those batteries and focus on enhancing your wellbeing. To celebrate a newly published survey, commissioned by VisitScotland and conducted by YouGov, revealing that almost a third of people (32%) see Scotland as an ideal destination for a…
Read MoreCelebration to mark World Fair Trade Day
A major Fair Trade concert and ceilidh will be taking place this weekend to celebrate World Fair Trade Day 2019 and Scotland as a Fair Trade Nation. Being held at the Usher Hall, Edinburgh, this Saturday, 11 May, it will showcase a mix of local talent and international musicians; stalls selling Fair Trade crafts, artisan…
Read MoreEarn your stripes during Scottish Badger Week
Scottish Badger Week is now underway, with a celebration of ‘mammals of a different stripe’. Running until 12 May, Scottish Badger Week is a partnership between the Scottish Wildlife Trust and Scottish Badgers. Scottish Natural Heritage (SNH) mammal adviser, Rob Raynor said: ‘This is a great time of year to watch badgers, when the cubs…
Read MorePrayers are answered with a stunning gallery
As transformations go, the conversion of a former church into a stunning gallery and visitor centre showcasing the work of Orkney jewellery designer, Sheila Fleet, has been a spectacular one. A year on from opening its doors to the public, Sheila Fleet’s Kirk Gallery and Café, situated in Orkney’s east mainland, has firmly established itself…
Read MoreBorn To Be Wild in the freezing winter weather
Scottish wildlife brave the freezing winter weather in the final episode of Born To Be Wild. It is the last episode in the 10-part series which features the Scottish SPCA’s world leading wildlife rescue centre. The centre is plunged into chaos as the harshest winter storms in over 20 years hits. Battling through snow and…
Read MoreThe Bonham turns back the clock to go forward
One of Edinburgh’s best-loved boutique hotels, The Bonham Hotel, has been refurbished from head-to-toe, courtesy of a multi-million pound investment. Following the refurbishment of all 49 bedrooms last year, the public areas of the hotel have also had a makeover with a new bar and the launch of a brand new restaurant – No. 35…
Read MoreNicola Benedetti – a true Scottish musical star
It is not in Nicola Benedetti’s nature to let anyone down. As well as being a player of transcendent violin concertos, she is the tireless judge of competitions, encourager of young musicians, cheerleader for classical music in education and keeper of appointments. So how come she stood up Scottish Field? There was a last minute…
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