Posts Tagged ‘game’
These new TV adverts aim to raise a wee smile
The Famous Grouse has revealed its new global advertising campaign for Christmas. The whisky adverts feature its playful global brand icon and Scotland’s most popular game bird, the famous grouse. The campaign, created by the Leith Agency, will target regular blended whisky drinkers across numerous channels in key markets throughout the festive season. The first…
Read MorePoached pear, bramble tart and lemon sorbert
There’s a growing demand in Scotland for produce that has been sourced in local areas. Kinloch House chef Steve McCallum, located near Blairgowrie in Perthshire, is a keen supporter of that. In recent years, Steve has noticed how people’s palates have changed, as has the preparation of the food. ‘Wild produce has always been there…
Read MoreIs this the world’s best job for pub-goers?
A Scottish pub wants to PAY a lucky volunteer to drink beer, watch sports and take part in a pub quiz. The Projectionist Hungry Horse pub on Intu Braehead Leisure has launched a search for the UK’s first ever ‘Pub-licist’ and is encouraging locals to apply for the coveted role – which will include drinking…
Read MoreDelicious scallops with smoked salmon fritters
As a child Steve McCallum would spend time on the west coast of Scotland with his uncle, a lobster fisherman in Tarbert, bringing in the creels and aquiring a taste for fresh food. ‘I still have a fondness for those early memories of eating fish and shellfish, especially the difference it makes to eat something…
Read MoreWhen barking up the right tree saves a life
As winter approaches, during the older months we often hear about the world of the Search & Rescue Dog Association Scotland. Dogs and their handlers are used search for missing persons, and they cover all of Scotland, 24 hours a day, 365 days of the year. Scottish Field spoke to John Romanes and search and…
Read MoreA Highland castle for sale at £3.75million+
A Highland castle is currently on the property market for offers over £3.75 million. Located in Acharacle, Highland, Glenborrowdale Castle is an A listed Scots baronial mansion in grounds of about 132.99 acres including the Isle of Risga, with panoramic views over Loch Sunart and the Isles of Carna and Oronsay. Presented by Bell Ingram,…
Read MoreSporting auction is all ready to tee off with golf items
Important items from one of the most comprehensive historical golf collections are coming to auction next week. They will go under the hammer Bonhams Sporting Sale at 22 Queen Street, Edinburgh, on Wednesday 24 October, at 10am. One of the highlights is a striking, early golfing portrait, which has an estimate of £40,000-60,000. The Portrait…
Read MoreSearch is on for the best home-made hip flask filler
If you’ve got a hip flask, the chances are you’ve got a favourite drink with which to fill it. Some may go for whisky or a bit of gin to keep them warm on those cold days, but the search is currently on to find Edinburgh & South East Scotland’s best home-made hip flask fillers.…
Read MoreScots chef takes third place and People’s Choice award
A Scottish chef returned home the National Chef of the Year competition clutching a prize. At the Restaurant Show, Derek Johnstone, head chef at Borthwick Castle, in Gorebridge, near Edinburgh, came away with third place in the prestigious competition. The National Chef of the Year is the UK’s most prestigious and respected culinary competition, with…
Read MoreBid to bring more live music to Edinburgh
A new boutique music promoter has launched a vision to help make Edinburgh one of the most exciting cities for music in the UK – and to support mental health. Edinburgh Music Lovers (EML), which launched on Saturday at Summerhall, with a debut Scottish appearance by critically acclaimed American musician Colin Stetson, has been set…
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