Posts Tagged ‘horse’
South Africa’s old vines: in the ground and in the glass
Protecting old vines in South Africa not only reaps benefits during water shortages but also pays dividends for drinkers, as Peter Ranscombe reports. AS SOON as you land at Cape Town airport, it’s impossible not to be struck by how much the recent water shortages have hit the city, with posters inside the terminal warning…
Read MoreScottish Field gives vegan ‘fish and chips’ the taste test
When the Scottish Field team learned that a ‘vegan fish and chips’ had been created, a few eyebrows were raised in the office. I won’t lie. I’m a committed carnivore, and can’t imagine life without fish or meat. However, I was rather fascinated as to just how a vegan take on fish and chips would…
Read MoreVegan fish and chips added to Glasgow pub menu
A Glasgow pub has launched a vegan range as part of its new menu and is encouraging locals to tuck into the new plant-based offering. The vegan range, which is available now at Hungry Horse pub, the Projectionist on Kings Inch Road, in Braehead, features seven plant-based dishes, including pub classic fish and chips, which…
Read MoreAll set for the annual Riding of the Marches
Royal Scots Dragoon Guards and the War Horse Memorial co-founders to join the 2018 Edinburgh Riding of the Marches. This year’s event, taking place on Sunday, 16 September, will be commemorating the centenary of the end of the World War I, as part of the Royal Mile cavalcade. The Edinburgh Captain Gary Ulke and Edinburgh…
Read MoreBridge between Scotland and England set for closures
A historic bridge linking Scotland with England is to close for up to 10 weeks. The series of closures of the iconic Union Chain Bridge will be taking place as further progress is made on the second round National Lottery bid. The closure, which will be intermittent, begins on Monday 10 September and runs from…
Read MoreNicole takes the double at Welsh Home Pony event
An Aberdeenshire rider has dominated the Blue Chip Pony Newcomers second round. Nicole Lockhead Anderson from Banchory dominated at the Welsh Home Pony at the David Broome Event Centre in Monmouthshire, commandingly taking the top two places. A mammoth field of 90 competitors contended the first round over course-designer Raf Suarez’s testing and technical track…
Read MoreSix new beers kick off the first North Sea Bridges project
A new annual collaboration project building on the ancient trading links between Scotland and Scandinavia has resulted in six new beers. The beer world is an exciting place to be, with more brewers, more styles and more choice than ever before. The global explosion of beer festivals has helped forge brewing links around the world, and…
Read MoreStep back in time and watch jousting knights
Spectacular jousting is all set to return to a Scottish castle this weekend. Medieval knights will battle it out at Caerlaverock Castle near Dumfries on Saturday and Sunday, 28 and 29 July, while family-friendly activities and a falconry display are also scheduled. Visitors will hear the thunder of hooves and the clashing of lances as the…
Read MoreA celebration of popular children’s writer to open
An award-winning children’s author’s work is being put in the spotlight at a new exhibition. A fascinating new attraction focussing on the work of award-winning author Michael Morpurgo – one of Britain’s most loved children’s story makers – opens at the Dick Institute in Kilmarnock on Friday, August 10. This unique event, devised by Seven…
Read MoreGet ready for a fantastic knight out this weekend
Noble knights will battle it out at Linlithgow Palace this weekend as two days of spectacular jousting returns. Visitors will hear the thunder of hooves and the clashing of lances as the jousting tournaments kick off at 1.30pm and 3.15pm in the main arena, on Saturday 30 June and Sunday 1 July. There will be…
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