Scotland
Curtain rises as Oor Wullie takes to the stage
As a twenty-something lassie fae Dundee, there are a couple of things I’m sure of. You’re generally considered posh if you stay in the Ferry (Broughty Ferry), if you’re meeting anyone in the town – be it friend, granny, or probably even a Tinder date now- you’ll meet outside Boots at the Overgate shopping centre.…
Read MoreA live online dedicated whisky cask auction
Cask Trade is to host a live, online only auction dedicated to casks of whisky next month. Sales of whisky have raised record-breaking amounts, most recently £7.6 million was raised at a Sotheby’s auction in London including several casks and an auction in Hong Kong in November raised £441,000 for a cask of Macallan 1989.…
Read MoreA preview of food trends set to arrive in 2020
In 2019 veganism was on the rise, as more people than ever signed up for Veganuary last year. With people becoming more health conscious, does this mean no beer for a year? Greta Thunberg has waged a war against global warming, making people all over the world sit up and listen. This has led to…
Read MoreCan you beat these for bad Secret Santa work gifts?
‘Snowflakes’ and vegans are ruining Secret Santa in UK workplaces with almost half of Brits claiming they have to be overly cautious not to offend colleagues and want to BAN the tradition, according to a survey. Research revealed that 45% of Brits say they have to tread carefully when picking out gifts for colleagues and…
Read MoreFinalists for three tourism awards are revealed
The shortlist for three national awards at the Scottish Thistle Awards has been unveiled. Tourism businesses and events shortlisted for the Best Business Event, Best Sporting Event and Inclusive Tourism category will battle it out to be crowned the national winner at this year’s Scottish Thistle Awards National Final to be held on 5 March…
Read MoreTake a trip back in time with Scottish Field
It’s been another busy year at Scottish Field – both in print and online. Over the last 12 months, we’ve brought you thousands of pages of the best of Scotland, celebrating the fine and the good of our nation. To mark the end of 2019, we’ve decided to delve into the extensive, and in places…
Read MoreAll’s Fair in love and knitting on the Fair Isle
The story of how a young couple stopped Fair Isle being cleared of its people, in the process saving a community and an ancient way of life, is an inspiring tale. In 2013, crofter Stewart Thomson span more than six miles of Shetland wool on his hand-crafted spinning wheel. That’s none-too-shabby considering that the island…
Read MoreCelebrating the military units of Scotland
This extensive catalogue of Scottish military units raised throughout the world is sure to satisfy both military and tartan enthusiasts alike. The result of a labour of love, Alastair Campbell has put together an incredibly detailed resource for anyone who wants to learn more about the Scots’ global military might and impeccable style. Units include…
Read MoreEden Mill launches Eden Nil alcohol free range
Award-winning St Andrews based distiller and brewer Eden Mill has today announced the launch of its first alcohol free range. The aptly named Eden Nil range launches following research which found 61% of consumers want better choice when it comes to non-alcoholic drinks, while 58% are drinking more non and low ABV drinks than last…
Read MoreForget Christmas – think Midsummer Beer Festival!
It’s beginning to look a lot like Midsummer, as one of Scotland’s biggest and most-popular beer festivals unveils its dates for 2020. The Midsummer Beer Happening in Stonehaven will be held from Thursday June 18 to Saturday June 20 – and has ‘locked in’ dates for future years. The massive event, which attracts thousands of…
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