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Outlander Effect will support Scottish tourism recovery
Scots star Sam Heughan is back in his most famous role this weekend. Hit TV series Outlander returns for is sixth season this weekend, with Sam as Jamie Fraser, and national tourism body, VisitScotland has published new research on the Outlander Effect during the pandemic. Droughtlander – the nickname for the period between Outlander seasons…
Read MoreDunedin Consort mark 25 years in music
Dunedin Consort will mark its 25th birthday with celebratory concerts in Edinburgh and Glasgow. Taking place on 18 and 19 March, this will follow on from its win in the Ensemble Category at this year’s Royal Philharmonic Society Awards. The ensemble will be joined by a host of Dunedin friends from over the years for…
Read MoreBatch 7 of 10-year-old cask strength bottling released
The GlenAllachie has today launched the next instalment of its coveted 10-year-old Single Malt: The GlenAllachie 10-year-old Cask Strength Batch 7. The release follows acclaimed previous batches from the Speyside distillery; most notably the fourth instalment which was awarded World’s Best Single Malt (World Whiskies Awards, 2021). Batch 7 (UK RRSP £62.99) was expertly aged…
Read MoreWhisky writers to host online tasting supporting Ukrainian refugees
Award-winning whisky writer Felipe Schrieberg and Whisky Exchange drinks ambassador Billy Abbott will be co-hosting a charity online whisky tasting. The event will be supporting Ukrainian refugees who have fled to Poland from the violence in their country. Taking place March 28 at 7 pm, packs containing six delicious whiskies will be sent to guests’…
Read MoreBrawsome Bagels give profits to Ukraine appeal
A Scots bagel outlet is giving its profits to the British Red Cross Ukraine fund this Friday. Glasgow bagel experts Brawsome Bagels will be fundraising in their ever-popular Partick store this Friday, 4 March, from 9am – 4pm, with 100% of coffee and specialist cake sales going to Donations to the British Red Cross via…
Read MoreFour Scots courses in top 10 most Instagrammable
Four Scottish golf courses have been named as the most Instagrammable in the UK. New research from Jura Watches has revealed the most Instagrammable golf clubs in the UK, having based their findings on the most hashtags from each course. But incredibly, there’s no sign of the home of golf, St Andrews! Scottish Field reckons…
Read MoreThe mystery of Scotland’s anthrax island
A new documentary reveals an astonishing story of deadly bacteria, biological warfare, and a shady protest group – all played out around an unassuming small Scottish Island. Gruinard Island, just a few miles off the coast of Wester Ross, was taken over during the Second World War by government scientists from the MoD’s Porton Down…
Read MoreA luxury cruise event invitation for Scottish Field readers
Scottish Field readers with a love for travel are being invited to an exclusive event. In parternship with Silversea and Indulgent Cruises, an exclusive afternoon tea is being held at the beautiful Crossbasket Castle in South Lanarkshire for those genuinely interested in luxury cruising. An afternoon tea and an inspiring travel presentation from Silversea, the…
Read MoreStart your journey into cask whisky
Over the last 20 years, Scotch whisky has emerged as one of the leading alternative asset classes. Some people get into cask ownership because of their love for the liquid and some are looking for other ways to invest their money. Cask Trade do things differently; it’s an extraordinary cask business. With over 100 combined…
Read MoreA tasty pancake recipe – and chefs share top toppings
Four top chefs from across Scotland and the Borders have revealed their go-to pancake recipes and toppings ahead of Pancake Day on Tuesday 1 March. Derek Johnstone, executive chef and MasterChef: The Professionals winner, at Rusacks St Andrews, has shared his recipe for a stack of pancakes to try at home this Shrove Tuesday. And…
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