Chocolate, raspberry delice and coconut sorbet

Delicious food was always going to be the career path for the owners of the Tolbooth Seafood Restaurant in Stonehaven harbour. Eddie Abbott has been running the eaterie for the last 10 years. According to Eddie’s mum he was always destined to run a seafood restaurant: while she could never persuade his sisters to eat…

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Artists and designers create ‘alternative’ souvenirs

Five artists have been invited to reimagine Scottish souvenirs as special commissions. Collective Matter x Panel is a collaborative project from Collective and design curators Panel. Working together they want to re-imagine how cultural organisations can work collaboratively with artists in a retail context. Established in 1984, Collective has long supported new work by artists…

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New Gleneagles night will curry some favour

Gleneagles will be spicing up the Perthshire culinary scene when it launches a new curry night. Starting on Sunday 25 November, the new monthly curry night will offer a fine casual Indian dining experience. Running on the last Sunday of every month in the hotel’s newly-refurbished Dormy restaurant, Dormy Sundays will bring together the relaxed…

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Why not try our tasty crab cocktail recipe?

A pescatarian’s dream, The Tolbooth Seafood Restaurant in Stonehaven harbour makes the most of the local catch. The Tolbooth, which has is located on the first floor of the building, has been owned by Eddie Abbott for the last ten years. ‘We use the local fishermen for langoustines, crab, squid and lobster,’ says Eddie. ‘We’re using…

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A stunning Scottish castle in a lovely rural location

Spectacular historic castle set in sweeping grounds bordered by the River Almond is now for sale. Presented to the market by Savills, Illieston Castle in Broxburn, West Lothian is approached down a tree lined avenue, with a pair of intricate baroque gates opening onto a gravelled courtyard. The warm rubble construction of the property is…

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An incredible time in an out of this world location

As a die-hard theme park fan, Orlando is my favourite place in the world. It’s an unbeatable blend of sun, sea and rollercoasters. With direct flights from Glasgow, countless accommodation options, and more things to do than would ever fit into a two-week holiday, it’s the ideal destination and it’s easier and more affordable than…

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Chef Tom is at his happiest in The Kitchin

Scottish chef Tom Kitchin has been one to watch for many years. After opening his Edinburgh restaurant The Kitchin, he became the youngest winner of a Michelin star, aged just 29, when it was awarded the coveted status – just six months after opening. He tells Scottish Field about his life in Scotland’s capital. I…

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Michelin star restaurant’s new nine course menu

A Scottish Michelin-starred restaurant is to launch a new nine course menu. Billy Boyter, chef patron at Fife’s Michelin-starred The Cellar in Anstruther, is changing things up at the restaurant this autumn by moving to just one nine course menu. Guests will now be served a set menu designed to showcase the very best seasonal…

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Removing Japanese Knotweed is not an easy process

One of the – literal – growing problems in Scotland is Japanese Knotweed. Japanese Knotweed is one of the toughest, most damaging and insidious plants in the world. There’s even an old wives’ tale about this weed growing so menacingly, that it can ‘creep over cat’s feet.’ It’s also challenging to eradicate and can grow…

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Scots are leading with way with vegan diets

A UK-wide survey has revealed that you’re most likely to bump into a vegan if you’re in Glasgow or Edinburgh. As National Vegan Day approaches this Thursday, 1 November, health recipe box service Mindful Chef has revealed regional dietary preferences around the country. The survey shows there is an increasing number of people in the UK…

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