Posts Tagged ‘Autumn’
Edinburgh’s one of the most haunted cities in the UK
A new survey claims that Edinburgh is one of the top 10 most haunted cities in the UK. The research was carried out for Stay In Cornwall, who analysed cities across the UK on four ranking factors to determine the most haunted. They say that London is the most haunted city in the UK, while…
Read MoreApprentice star launches Canadian ice wine
Peter Ranscombe tastes Rebel Pi, the dessert wine created by Jackie Fast, star of BBC One television series The Apprentice. ANYONE who’s watched the current series of The Apprentice on the gogglebox will be familiar with Jackie Fast. With her direct business style and oodles of energy, the Canadian entrepreneur has already made her mark…
Read MoreLadies’ shooting club marks its fourth birthday
Scotland’s premier ladies shooting club Glad Rags and Cartridge Bags is celebrating its fourth birthday. Since its first event hundreds of ladies of all experiences have shot with them at 18 magnificent venues. The club was founded by Mhairi Morriss – and it was all thanks to a bit of serendipity. Mhairi smiled: ‘I can’t…
Read MoreA spooky dram just in time for Halloween
A smoky new whisky has been produced just in time for Halloween. Douglas Laing has gone dark and mysterious with release of the third batch of The Gauldrons, a vatting of single malts exclusively from Campbeltown. Produced in a very limited run, the remarkable regional malt denotes each batch number on its packaging, allowing the…
Read MorePrepare for a scare at Blair Drummond Safari Park
A Scottish tourist favourite is ramping up the terror in the coming weeks. Blair Drummond Safari Park in Stirlingshire is dialling up the fright-factor this year with a brand-new Halloween event, between 13-28 October, which offers a full day of frights and fun for the whole family, HalloWild. A number of Alice in Wonderland-inspired Fright…
Read MoreContemporary masterpiece at the Tron in Glasgow
A Scottish theatre is to stage the first British production of Ballyturk by Enda Walsh, regarded as a contemporary masterpiece. Glasgow’s Tron Theatre Company is delighted that the centrepiece of the autumn season will be its staging of Ballyturk, one of the most extraordinary, hilarious and surreal plays in modern theatre. The Tron are honoured…
Read MoreWINE TO DINE – NOVEMBER 2018 – PEARS
Drinks writer Peter Ranscombe selects five wines to go with pears. WHETHER they’re sliced in a salad, smothered in chocolate or poached in wine, pears are one of the fruits that always grab my eye on a menu. Check out the pear recipes in the November 2018 issue of Scottish Field magazine and take a look at…
Read MorePrepare your skin for the change of season
Lynsey Baird, manager of Edinburgh’s Yuu Beauty shares her top tips to ensure that you and your skin are ready for the change in seasons and continue to look your best as summer fades and autumn kicks in. 1. Now that autumn is here, it’s important to take care of your skin. If you have…
Read MoreRevamp your home at the autumn clearance
We all like to give our homes a spruce up, and now’s the perfect time to do it. The Steven Burgess Furniture & Interiors autumn clearance sale starts this Saturday, 29 September, at 10.30am, where you’ll be able to pick up dining sets, sofas, occasional chairs, bedroom furniture, mattresses, occasional furniture, luxury curtains and accessories.…
Read MoreWrap skirt brings style and a feminine cut to the autumn
An award-winning designer is releasing her latest functional country clothing items in time for the autumn season. Olivia Tullett is best known for her award-winning shooting jacket and collection of beautiful yet functional country clothing, perfect for ladies wishing to take to the field in style. Olivia’s deep love of country sports and background in…
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