Posts Tagged ‘London’
Scots airport’s Therapet scheme wins a prize
Aberdeen International Airport’s Therapet project has been awarded the National Geographic Traveller’s Award for innovation. Presented with the award at a ceremony in London last night, Aberdeen Airport joined globally recognised organisations and experiences including; Eurostar, Emirates, and the Tianmen Skywalk in China. The airport’s Therapets project, a partnership with Canine Concern Scotland Trust, is…
Read MoreScotland is the best location to save for a deposit
Paisley, East Kilbride and Dundee have been revealed as Scotland’s top three locations for gathering an average deposit the quickest, whilst balancing day-to-day expenditure and rent Price comparison site MoneySuperMarket has revealed which locations in the UK provide the quickest route to becoming a property owner for those attempting to save whilst renting. Based on…
Read MoreOpinions Welcome as Laphroaig choir goes on tour
Laphroaig whisky is sending its choir on a tour of the UK this month. They will have their own take on traditional Christmas carols, spreading festive cheer. On Tuesday 10 December, the six-strong Scottish choir will be singing classic Christmas carols with a difference, with lyrics taken from the mixed reactions captured by the distillery’s…
Read MoreEdinburgh Gin launches first TV advert
Edinburgh Gin has today launched its biggest-ever brand campaign, Filled with Wonder. Featuring its first-ever TV spot, which will debut exclusively on Channel 4, the campaign leads viewers through a fantastical journey of flavour, capturing the brand’s point-of-difference as a highly original but carefully considered gin-maker. Creatively reimagining the taste of their signature Rhubarb &…
Read MoreThe Benromach 15 wins blind tasting award
Speyside distillery Benromach has claimed the top spot in the annual Whisky of the Year blind tasting by specialist spirits retailer The Whisky Exchange. The 15 year old expression – a lusciously rich Speyside single malt, with a soft smokiness and distinctive golden amber colour thanks to maturation in first-fill former sherry and bourbon casks…
Read MoreMurder and mystery grip Granite Noir 2020
With the very best in home grown and international crime fiction, a courtroom drama, poison cocktails, music and murder mystery escape games, Granite Noir returns to Aberdeen in February 2020. Now in its fourth year, Granite Noir is inspired by the Granite city – its history, its atmosphere and its strong sense of place –…
Read MoreJoin the leading global lovers of Scotch whisky
Christmas is coming – and the Scotch Malt Whisky Society is offering lovers of a dram the ideal present. No other club offers the variety and ever-changing range of the Society’s one-off whiskies, released each month in a new selection from across the complete spectrum of flavour profiles. Unique experiences are at the heart of…
Read MoreBringing a symphony orchestra to the people
The Nevis Ensemble takes its 40-piece symphony orchestra to venues around Glasgow and Ayrshire this month. Between 6-8 December, they will be joined by international mezzo soprano Andrea Baker. Conducted by Jon Hargreaves, this relentlessly energetic group will give 18 concerts in public spaces and community venues along the Ayrshire coast and Glasgow including schools,…
Read MoreThe life and loves of the Bake Off’s Prue Leith
A long career as a restaurateur, caterer, television presenter, journalist and cookery writer has provided Great British Bake Off judge Prue Leith plenty of material for her novels. She tells Scottish Field of her life in kitchens, as a writer, and her favourite place to eat in Scotland. I grew up in Johannesburg in a…
Read MoreA modernised home in a small steading
An attractive modernised home, which forms part of a small exclusive steading development, is now for sale. Presented by Galbraith, 1 Mains of Camno Steading is a cleverly converted former steading carried out by Strathmore Heritage Homes, which maximises both natural light and the impressive views, particularly to the north and the west. The main…
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