Poaching is a danger to Scotland’s food economy

Poaching is back – only now the traditional one-for-the-pot merchant has been joined by organised criminal gangs systematically looting our natural larder. Thought to be a problem that had been consigned to the bad old days of the 1980s by the advent of cheap salmon from fish farms, a plentiful supply of venison from deer…

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Taking Scotland’s fine food and drink to the east

A leading exporter of Scottish premium craft beers and spirits is further expanding its product offering of premium food products as it continues to drive Scottish exports at a trade show in Hong Kong. JW Filshill International, which also trades under the Craft Beer Clan, is this week showcasing 10 Scottish brands at the renowned…

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There’s more to Scottish lager than the Big Red T…

In the first of his new beer columns for Cask & Still magazine, Peter Ranscombe explores the development of Scottish craft lagers. HOP on over to Cask & Still magazine – Scottish Field‘s whisky spin-off – to read my new beer column. In this issue, you can shares in my musings about Scottish craft lager.…

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Five top tips for gardening kicks this spring

Spring to a gardener is like all your birthdays come at once, there’s so much anticipation and there’s lots to see, smell, touch and even taste. The idea of having an engaging outside space is to enjoy it, so here are some tricks of the trade to give you a head start on how to…

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Supermarket’s support for Scottish firms

The success of its Scottish Gin and Beer Festivals has promoted a leading supermarket to relaunch several of its most popular alcohol lines. After flying off the shelves during last year’s Scottish Gin and Beer Festivals, ALDI is again celebrating the drinks created by some of Scotland’s top craft distilleries and breweries. On sale now,…

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The Barony becomes new foodie destination

One of Edinburgh’s most historic pubs has become the go-to place for foodies looking to try some of the best gastropub cuisine in the capital. The Barony, located on the lively and bohemian Broughton Street in the heart of the city, is serving up a range of fresh new dishes as part of its gastropub…

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Scotland’s Golf Coast has so much to offer

Golf enthusiasts are in for a treat on Scotland’s Golf Coast this spring and summer, with a packed full schedule of events. Scotland’s Golf Coast is excited to again be the selected venue for the three major Scottish Open Championships and the World Hickory Open Championship in 2019. The flagship Aberdeen Standard Investments Scottish Open…

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There’s nothing fishy about these sushi and wine pairings

Peter Ranscombe joins importer Inverarity Morton’s masterclass with Nippon Kitchen to find out how to pair wine to sushi. THEY say it’s good to try new things and for me those new things over the past few months have focussed on sushi. I’ll always be grateful to Jim Cowie from The Captain’s Galley restaurant in…

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Beronia: where wine is made to go with food

Scottish Field wine columnist Peter Ranscombe visits Rioja’s Beronia winery to taste wines created for a local gastronomic society or ‘txoko’. SWAYING to the music on a makeshift lino-clad dance floor in a San Sabastian piano bar at 2am, it’s impossible not to be immersed in the camaraderie of the Basque country. One friend plays…

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Tullibardine teams up with leading restaurant

Tullibardine has announced a culinary venture with one of Scotland’s top independent restaurants, Aurora. The partnership aims to encourage a creative approach when it comes to tasting and enjoying single malt whisky and to explore the versatility of the spirit. Tullibardine master blender Keith Geddes, and chef patron at Aurora, Kamil Witek, have worked together…

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