Posts Tagged ‘awards’
The Machrie
The Machrie: On the twelfth day of Christmas my true love gave to me… the gift of golf Nestled in the dunes of a pristine seven-mile beach on the Hebridean island of Islay lies The Machrie, a modern, relaxed hotel with a world-class golf links, where the finest Scottish produce and warmest of welcomes await.…
Read MoreForbes Travel Guide awards The Balmoral five stars
The Balmoral, a Rocco Forte hotel, has been awarded five-stars in the 2022 Forbes Travel Guide. It was announced that The Balmoral remains the only hotel in Scotland to receive the world-renowned accolade. Forbes Travel Guide is the authority in genuine Five-Star service, and The Balmoral, for the second year running, remains on its illustrious…
Read MoreValentine’s smells sweeter with Scottish Fine Soaps
Whether it’s a gift for that special person in your life or an indulgent self-treat, make Valentine’s Day extra special with a gift from the award-winning Scottish Fine Soaps Company. And Scottish Field readers are being offered an amazing 30% off Calluna and Vetiver & Sandalwood collections until February 14. Scent-infused goodies and beautiful packaging…
Read MoreJulieann Fernandez wins Icons of Whisky Scottish title
Distell International’s master blender, Julieann Fernandez, has won the regional Icons of Whisky award for Scotland at the World Whisky Awards ceremony in Edinburgh. Julieann Fernandez is the master blender for Distell Group – spanning Bunnahabhain, Tobermory and Deanston distilleries, Black Bottle and Scottish Leader. Aged only 30, she is one of the youngest people…
Read MoreHeather’s joy at beauty awards success
A beauty entrepreneur from Glasgow has achieved national awards success. Heather McDowall, beauty entrepreneur and founder of Niche Brow Co, is celebrating after she scooped the prize for Best Beauty Product at the highly acclaimed WOTC New Faces Awards, triumphing over several nationwide brands and well known celebrity rivals. Heather, who is from the south…
Read MoreFans are tuning in for Doric TV
MORE than 500 people have joined Doric TV, an online community that was launched in August to promote the culture of the North-East. Presenter Jill McWilliam has interviewed a broad range of stars for her videos, including percussionist Dame Evelyn Glennie, singer Iona Fyfe, and “kilted chef” Craig Wilson. McWilliam, who runs the website with…
Read MoreDoric presenter shortlisted for social impact award
A CHAMPION of Doric language and culture has been shortlisted for a national prize. Filmmaker Jill McWilliam, who runs the Doric Future website, has made the shortlist in the “social impact of the year” category at the Business Women Scotland Awards. The winners will be announced during a virtual ceremony on 6 November. McWilliam reached…
Read MoreFinalists unveiled for Scots Language Awards
VOTING has opened in the finals of the Scots Language Awards 2020. Celebrations will begin on Friday 23 October with an online evening performance by the Iona Fyffe Trio, with Fyffe herself nominated in the Scots performer of the year category. A wee gaitherin will be held from 11am to 5pm the following day, with…
Read MoreStore looks to save 9.5 tonnes of single-use plastics
Aldi Scotland is removing all plastic lids on its own-label fresh and cultured cream products and ready-to-drink coffee products, as part of its ongoing campaign to reduce single-use plastics. From March, Scotland’s fourth largest volume retailer will stock these products without unnecessary plastic lids in its 91 Scottish stores. This initiative will remove over three…
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…
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