Whisky firm Aceo appoints its first chief executive

A leading independent whisky bottler and cask management specialist has appointed its first chief executive officer. Aceo Limited, an Edinburgh-based firm established 25 years ago, has revealed George McNeil – former managing director of retail at cashmere brand Johnstons of Elgin – in the post. The highly-respected luxury goods expert has been charged with the…

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Learn To Play: Lessons from Dalmahoy’s Head Golf Pro

When self-confessed hacker Rosie Morton decided she needed to brush up on her swing, she turned to Dalmahoy’s head golf pro, Scott Dixon.  ‘What other sports have you played?’ asked Scott Dixon, Dalmahoy Hotel & Country Club’s head golf pro, as we headed for the driving range. ‘Rowing,’ I replied, unsure what a borderline masochistic watersport…

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Christmas Gift Guide: The Great Outdoors

THE outdoor lover in your life will be spoiled rotten this Christmas! Just take a look at all these tried and tested gift ideas, and you’ll have them smiling broadly as they set out on their next adventure in the hills… Ariat Lafayette Full Zip Sweatshirt, RRP £80. www.ariat.com/gb/en In just two weeks of wearing…

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Let there be light: The best of Scotland’s winter light fsetivals

Festivals across the country are bringing bright lights to the dark nights, and they make for top-notch photo opportunities. In our January magazine we shine the spotlight on some of our favourite pictures. From the rural woodlands of Beecraigs Country Park to the city trails of Aberdeen, Scotland’s light festivals are illuminating our long winter…

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Christmas Gift Guide: For Her (Over £100)

DON’T know what to gift the leading lady in your life? Look no further! We have tried and tested some of the best gifts for women so that you can be sure your mum, sisters, girlfriend, nieces and aunties are well kitted out this Christmas.   Honey & Toast, Mini Eddie Shoulder Bag, RRP £105.…

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Christmas Gift Guide: For Her (Under £100)

YOU don’t have to spend a fortune to find gifts that will be cherished. Whether it’s a new pair of slippers, a deliciously soft hot water bottle or a new lipstick, these tried and tested gifts will bring a smile to the special ladies in your life…   Hush Puppies’ Jade Closed Toe Mule Slippers,…

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Christmas Gift Guide: For him

DO you have a man in your life who is impossible to buy for at Christmas? If so, then this is your lucky day. Scottish Field has tried and tested some of the best gifts for men so that you don’t have to, so whether it’s a dad, brother, significant other, son or even your…

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CHRISTMAS AT THE BOTANICS RETURNS

Christmas at the Botanics has opened at the Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh, bringing a new season of magical light installations. The annual light show is a calendar highlight for Edinburgh residents and tourists alike, and this year the illuminated trail promises both new light installations and old favourites, placing the beauty of plants to the…

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Scotland Through A Lens: A touch of frost with Mark McColl

From the tranquil snow capped hills of Glencoe to the mist over Loch Morlich, Scotland’s sugar coated landscapes make for the perfect winter wonderland, says Mark McColl.    I bought my first camera back in the early 1980’s, when I was in my mid-teens. It was a Zenith SLR – fairly cheap, built like a…

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Review: An Autumnal Feast Night with Ballintaggart Farm

Rosie Morton was in for a treat when she headed for Ballintaggart’s Autumnal Feast Night in collaboration with the Isle of Harris Distillery… There it was. A warm glow of lights, visible through raindrops, signalled my arrival at Ballintaggart Farm in Highland Perthshire. Night had fallen and only the quiet fluttering of birds’ wings amongst…

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