Posts Tagged ‘farm’
Life in landscape at the White Fox Gallery
Situated in the heart of the historic Border town, Coldstream, the White Fox Gallery occupies the airy and spacious ground floor of a Georgian townhouse. For eight years, painter Virginie Renard and photographer Stephen Whitehorne have showcased contemporary work by emerging and established artists from the Borders, Northumberland and beyond. Their next group exhibition, This…
Read MoreTen dog-friendly picnic spots to visit this summer
With summer in full-swing, it’s the perfect time of year to embrace the great outdoors by going for a walk and enjoying a picnic with your four-legged friend. When it comes to finding the perfect picnic location, we’re spoiled for choice in Scotland. So, Scotty Brand has teamed up with one of Scotland’s top travel…
Read MoreMuseum of Rural Life marks 20 years since it opened
The National Museum of Rural Life in East Kilbride marked its 20th anniversary at the weekend. Since opening its doors on 4th July 2001, the Museum has welcomed visitors from all over the world to learn more about rural life in Scotland. The National Museum of Rural Life, previously known as the Museum of Scottish…
Read MoreA short story collection from beautiful Speyside
Set in beautiful Speyside, Speyside Memories contains a collection of short stories based on the author’s experiences of living in the area. The eleven stories begin with Matheson reminiscing over his childhood living on a small farm during wartime. The retired surgeon, who worked as a consultative surgeon in Aberdeen, then delves into his love…
Read MoreInside the Scottish Field website and a fascinating new series
Scottish Field’s weekly podcast goes inside our own website this week, as well as highlighting a fascinating new podcast series. Website editor Kenny Smith chats about what goes into the making of our site, and how it reflects the magazine, as we have sections covering homes and gardens, food and drink, the outdoors, travel, culture,…
Read MoreObituary: Alasdair Houston MBE
It is bad luck to have both your family businesses virtually destroyed by two separate pandemics; but it is a major feat of resilience to come back stronger, while keeping your sense of humour firmly intact throughout. Alasdair Houston, from Gretna Green, lived his life with a determined, honest, and competitive energy that built two…
Read More550 schools sign up for the virtual Discovery Portal
The Royal Highland Educational Trust is back at the Discovery Centre at this year’s Royal Highland Showcase ‘virtually’. And with more than 550 schools already signed up, it is going to be a busy portal to the farming community. The Covid pandemic has brought the interest in food and where it comes from very much…
Read MoreFive-star AA rating award for the Glencoe Inn
A Scottish hotel company is leading the charge out of lockdown, after one of its seven properties was officially granted a five-star AA rating. Following an investment of over £500,000 and a total refurbishment, which was unveiled just over a month ago, the Glencoe Inn has become Glencoe’s only officially five-star AA-rated business. The boutique…
Read MoreAhoy Portsoy’s sizzling summer line-up
The Aberdeenshire coastal town of Portsoy is to be showcased worldwide when the Scottish Traditional Boat Festival launches online. The digital debut Ahoy Portsoy delivers a feast of festival moments, with some of Scotland’s heritage boats lined up alongside regional food and drink, crafts, music, dance and community content. The festival can be viewed for…
Read MoreNew pickled onion crisps proving to be an instant hit
A special launch of a classic packed-lunch crisp flavour has piqued the interest of supermarket buyers across the country. Pickled Onion is the latest permanent addition for Mackie’s Crisps. Set for an initial run of 150,000 bags and with hopes of reaching more than £200,000 in sales, Mackie’s Pickled Onion will be available in Sainsburys,…
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