Posts Tagged ‘outdoors’
A luxurious home with cinema room and pool
A rare chance has arisen to buy a stunning and unique family home featuring a pristine condition – with fabulous swimming pool and panoramic countryside views. The Coach House, Nettlingflat, Heriot, Borders, is a five bedroom home presented to the market by Warners. This is a beautiful family home featuring a pristine condition, light filled…
Read MoreWe’ll be back in our gardens before we know it
The promise of lighter, longer days is on the horizon – and that means our gardens will come back to life. As we welcome the new year and look forward to the blossoming season ahead, head of garden at Dobbies, Louise Golden, shares her expert trend insights and planting advice for 2019. After months of…
Read MoreFive houseplants to help you beat Blue Monday
After an indulgent, festive season filled with parties, presents and sweet treats, returning to the ‘back to work’ routine can often leave us feeling blue. In the midst of the dark days of winter and with ‘Blue Monday’ (21 January) approaching, Dobbies Garden Centres has partnered with leading nutritionist Lily Soutter to provide her top…
Read MoreBeat the winter blues with a touch of greenery
Who said you had to be blue this winter, when you can go green instead? Look to plants for your inspiration and surround yourself with lush greenery to create a calming and creative space to help to ease the post-Christmas blues this January and fill the empty space where the tree once stood. Breathing life…
Read MoreWe try and test a fleece, walking boots and slippers
Scottish Field tries and tests out some of the latest gear, for outdoors and in. McKinley Mens Skeena II Fleece, RRP £44.95. What is it? The perfect mid layer, this versatile top has a knitted-look making it smarter than your average fleece. Useful for All outdoor activities in winter, giving you the flexibility to wear it…
Read MoreWinter garden bar launches at The Botanics
The Gateway Restaurant at the Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh is transforming its outdoor area in to a winter wonderland, with a new bar opening in time for the festive season. The Winter Garden Bar at The Botanics offers a cosy spot for guests to enjoy a Christmas drink during December. Coinciding with the start of…
Read MoreGo wild with the children in the great outdoors
The Wild Year Book is full of great ideas on how to entertain children while rediscovering the great outdoors at any time of year. It is packed with great activities that will help children to cultivate an appreciation for all that nature has to offer. Some fun suggestions included are nest building in spring, or…
Read MoreFestive foliage – 7 Christmas styling Ideas
We’re starting to decorate our houses now that we’re in December, all ready for Christmas. More and more decorated trees are popping up in windows across the country, and Scottish Field present some tips to help you make it evergreen this Christmas. Bring the outdoors in this winter as leading stylist and best-selling author of…
Read MoreArtist Katie’s work explores the Blue Planet
Skye-based artist Katie Tunn is returning to Skyeworks Gallery in Portree with an exhibition of her Blue Planets paintings from 5 to 30 December. Inspired by the ocean and island life, this new body of work reflects Katie’s passion for marine conservation. The paintings are distinctive in both the colours Katie uses and the shape.…
Read MoreThese are a delicious chip off the old block
Our week of delicious recipes continues with some tasty roast Jerusalem artichoke tips. This week, we have brought you a series of delicious recipes courtesy of BenRiach Whisky, which have been created by Ed Barnard from Right to Roam. Chef Ed is based at Right to Roam, a culinary pop-up in Speyside and London exploring…
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