Posts Tagged ‘duck’
Dogs will be everywhere at country fair
Dog owners and lovers will be spoiled for choice with an array of events to enjoy at Galloway Country Fair this summer. Whether visitors are looking to gain dog discipline tips from renowned trainer John Halstead, kit out their furry friend in stylish handmade collars or simply enjoy the array of canine entertainment – Drumlanrig…
Read MoreSparkling wine special part three: Bobby’s bubbles
In the final article in his special sparkling wine trio, Peter Ranscombe follows in the footsteps of Robert Louis Stevenson by tasting wines from Schramsberg in California. AUTHOR Robert Louis Stevenson is famous throughout the world for his novels, including classics such as Kidnapped and Treasure Island. Yet few of his readers know about the…
Read MoreA taste of Spain married up with delicious beers
An award-winning Glasgow restaurant is to host a Gastronmic Galician beer pairing night. The Spanish Butcher, Glasgow’s award-winning restaurant located in Merchant City, is set to host the event next Wednesday, 18 July. Curated by the Spanish Butcher’s head chef Dion Scott in partnership with Estrella Galicia, the evening, named Little Galicia, will celebrate the…
Read MoreRamon Bilbao goes back to the future in Rioja
Peter Ranscombe straps himself into his DeLorean to watch Spain’s flagship wine region take a step back in time. WITH its massive turbine hall and colossal central chimney, there’s no forgetting that the Tate Modern art gallery was once the Bankside power station, burning through piles of coal to provide electricity for London’s homes and…
Read MoreSee the very best of Scotland this summer from your tent
Summer has most definitely arrived in Scotland, and what better way is there to make the most of the sun by camping in the great outdoors? The warm, dry weather is the perfect opportunity to dust off the camping gear and set off on an adventure in Scotland. What better way is there to unwind…
Read MoreA tasty little bite of France that’s très bien
La Garrigue is a French restauraunt in Edinburgh that’s worth a visit. However, if you’re looking for classic Gallic gastronomy, then this charming restaurant behind Waverley Station may not be for you. This establishment was the lovechild of chef-patron Jean Michel Gauffre and remains unashamedly dedicated to the food of the Languedoc region. Try the stuffed…
Read MoreSPONSORED CONTENT: Reward your dog with the best premium diet from Chudleys
Working and sporting dogs deserve the best – and Chudleys brand new product, Duck with Rice and Vegetables, in the all new Sporting range, is the perfect reward. The product, the first in new-look Chudleys packaging, is an all-round premium diet designed to meet the requirements of both working and sporting dogs. With over 40 years of…
Read MoreCountryside Alliance hits back at claims over lead
The Countryside Alliance has hit back at claims which attacked the use of lead ammunition. The Lead Ammunition Group says that the numbers of common pochard, a duck species at risk of global extinction, have fallen substantially over the past 30 years, and this decline can be partly attributed to the fact that they eat…
Read MoreHat’s off to Larry
Peter Ranscombe meets the man hailed as the godfather of New Zealand pinot noir, Larry McKenna. IT’S all change at Escarpment Wines in New Zealand – the company has been sold to Australian peer Torbreck, winemaker Huw Kinch is leaving to go and work at the Pyramid Valley winery and a district marketing body has…
Read MoreA beautiful Regency home with spacious grounds
An elegant Regency architectural gem set within glorious grounds is now on the property market. Knight Frank present the Barwhinnock Estate, in Twynholm, an outstanding home with five reception areas, seven bedrooms, and five bathrooms (four ensuite). Barwhinnock is approached through a wide entrance flanked by handsome gate piers. The drive passes the Gate Lodge…
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