Posts Tagged ‘Don’
Fringe: The art of satire is far from dead
Satire is defined as the ‘use of humour, irony, exaggeration, or ridicule to expose and criticise people’s stupidity or vices, particularly in the context of contemporary politics and other topical issues.’ Melinda opens the show by describing herself as a satirist, there was no need as that was apparent from the first verse of the…
Read MoreTrue events inspired this werewolf trial novel
Inspired by true events, The Wolf Trial is a historical epic telling the horrifying tale of a man whose crimes were thought so great, locals wanted to try him as a werewolf. Fictionalising the first documented case of a convicted serial killer, the Herald writer tells the story of Peter Stumpf, a 16th-century German landowner…
Read MoreA packed pair of new bagels – just for dad
Father’s Day takes place this weekend – and there’s a tasty treat in store. Edinburgh’s renowned Bross Bagels has created a delicious limited edition pair of all day breakfast bagels, designed just for dads – for one weekend only! The pair will be available all Saturday and Sunday, 15 and 16 June, in all three…
Read MorePutting the fun back into foraging for food
The Forager’s Calendar is a marvelous tome, as John Wright wears his learning lightly as his detailed account of foraging reveals not only his vast knowledge of wild food. There’s also a wry humour and huge array of endearing anecdotes which combine to make this a compelling read. Month by month, the former forager at…
Read MoreMatt got on his bike to highlight multiple sclerosis
Extreme athlete Matt Piper wants to help fellow multiple sclerosis sufferers. How did you find out that you had multiple sclerosis? I was training to become a Royal Marine but I failed the medical because I came down with what I thought at the time was just a bit of man flu. But it got…
Read MoreSnow joke – you can save a fortune in Scotland
Skiing in Scotland could save you over £380 on your next holiday. Researchers from international ferry operator Stena Line have found that Glenshee could be the cost-effective alternative to other, further afield, destinations when it comes to skiing. Choosing to ski in Scotland over any other destination could even save you £387.46 – a 70%…
Read MoreFour out of five Scots don’t know driving offences
Nearly half of Scots drivers admit they have broken the law in one form or another whilst at the wheel. GoCompare surveyed 2,000 UK adults to find out how much they know about current driving laws, and how guilty we are as a nation of committing offences at the wheel. It seems most drivers believe…
Read MoreThey are setting their sights on finding romance
It could be love at first sights, if all goes well at a shooting event. Scotland’s premier all female shooting club, Glad Rags & Cartridge Bags is hoping to add a bit of romance to their event in June. It’s a first for the club as Mhairi Morriss, owner of Jomm Events and founder of…
Read MoreThe single shooters looking for love
Glad Rags and Cartridge Bags calling all single Prince Charming’s Scotland’s premier all female shooting club, Glad Rags & Cartridge Bags is hoping to add a bit of romance to their event in June. It’s a first for the club as Mhairi Morriss owner of Jomm Events and founder of Glad Rags and Cartridge Bags…
Read MoreInterior design trends for the year ahead
Everyone wants their home to look at its best. Sian Astley, property expert for the homebuilding and renovating show and project manager for BBC2 series Your Home Made Perfect, is predicting the biggest interior trends for the year ahead. And she gives Scottish Field readers some pointers for their homes, to ensure their interiors look…
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