Posts Tagged ‘highland’
Still time to nominate good food and delicious drink
There’s just one month left to enter Scotland Food & Drink Excellence Awards 2020. Food and drink producers hoping to be recognised at Scotland’s most prestigious celebration of the industry have just one month left to enter – with entries closing on 14 February. The Excellence Awards not only recognise the highest quality produce Scotland…
Read MoreEntries on the rise for Scots city’s half marathon
The Inverness Half Marathon, the first half marathon of 2020, looks set to benefit from a growing trend to get mentally fit. Taking place on 8 March, Inverness Half Marathon has seen a 74% increase in entries between 2011 and 2019. The event also includes a 5K, in which entries have increased by a third…
Read MoreOn the eleventh day of Christmas… Murthly Estate
On the eleventh day of Christmas my true love gave to me… the gift of corporate hire. If you’re looking for somewhere really special for your business event, Murthly Estate is the place to be. Base your event at Murthly Castle, which is completely private and surrounded by a walled garden and extensive tree-lined avenues.…
Read MoreRoyal Lochnagar to release limited edition of 5004
Royal Lochnagar Distillery has released a limited-edition single malt Scotch whisky, exclusively available to purchase at the Highland distillery from the end of 2019. A distinctive release that demonstrates a true Royal Lochnagar character, alongside gentle maturation in European oak and refill casks. With just 5004 bottles available, Royal Lochnagar 2019 Distillery Exclusive will retail…
Read MoreOn the second day of Christmas… Mains of Taymouth
On the second day of Christmas my true love gave to me, precious family moments to treasure! Easily accessible with just an hour’s drivetime from the Central Belt, family run, award winning Mains of Taymouth is the ideal place for your family to enjoy an indulgent break together. You’ll be in the lap of luxury…
Read MoreA fascinating guide to Scotland’s railways
Scotland contains some of the most beautiful railways in the world – indeed the West Highland Line is consistently voted as such. Michael Cobb’s atlas seeks to explore the relationships between railways and their landscapes, the villages and towns they dissect and the quiet countryside they disrupt. Cobb was clearly incredibly passionate about maps and…
Read MoreIce cream cakes are ideal for the festive season
A Scots gelateria has created a deliciously indulgent and innovative range of ice cream Christmas cakes. These are on sale at Jannettas in St Andrews, alongside festive flavours like mulled wine sorbet, mince pie and gingerbread. Each cake is crafted by hand by a master ice cream maker with options to delight all the family…
Read MoreThe Editor’s Xmas Tipples – Highland Boundary
Scottish Field editor Richard Bath brings you his thoughts on some spirits available this Christmas. Vital statistics: £29.99 for 500ml. 40% ABV. Available from Woodwinters, highlandboundary.com or thegoodspiritsco.com What is it?: Birch and elderflower spirit, made by farmers Marian Bruce and Simon Montador in a 100-litre pot-bellied Portuguese still in the milking parlour of their…
Read MoreThe Three Drinkers welcomed by whisky society
The world’s leading whisky club, the Scotch Malt Whisky Society, will feature in the new series of Amazon Prime’s travelogue show with a drinks twist, The Three Drinkers Do Scotch Whisky. In an upcoming episode, presenters and professional drinks writing trio Helena Nicklin, Aidy Smith and Colin Hampden-White are treated to some rare single malt…
Read MoreWar through the eyes of a Scottish conscript
The Adventures of a Highland Soldier, 1808-1814 reveals how the Peninsular War was seen through the eyes of an ordinary Scottish conscript. Few men from the 71st Highland Light Infantry who sailed with Wellington to Portugal returned six years later. The new rendition of this honest tale, edited by Paul Cowan, includes little-known diary entries…
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