Posts Tagged ‘Scotland’
Introducing X MUSE: Scotland’s First Blended Barley Vodka
If you’ve been seeking a truly exceptional vodka experience, look no further than X MUSE (pronounced ‘tenth muse’). This exquisite spirit is a tribute to Scotland’s rich heritage of spirit making, blending two heritage barley varieties, Plumage Archer and Maris Otter, with pure, pristine water sourced from an ancient aquifer within the heart of the…
Read MoreScotland’s most remote nightclub to open in Ullapool
Scotland’s most remote nightclub is set to open in Ullapool. The new community-centric club night series, baile/baile, will take place at The Ceilidh Place Venue, a 100-capacity music venue in the heart of the village. The first club night in the series takes place on 4 November. Set up by Ullapool local, 27-year-old Sigi Whittle,…
Read MoreScotland’s Sacred Islands with Ben Fogle starts this month
The second series of Scotland’s Sacred Islands with Ben Fogle starts this month. Across the new series Ben will visit 12 islands, starting with Arran and Holy Isle, then Islay and Jura, with a third episode on Orkney and rounding up the series in Skye. Alongside stunning photography of some of the UK’s most beautiful…
Read MoreHouse of Bruar help tackle food poverty
The House of Bruar is joining forces with The Country Food Trust in a bid to help tackle food poverty in Perthshire. On 21 and 22 October the luxury store will host The Country Food Trust with the charity selling a selection of its nutritious food pouches at the shop. The Country Food Trust will…
Read MoreDame Kelly Holmes, Sir Chris Hoy and Ross Edgley triumph over tide
Long-distance swimmer and passionate environmentalist Ross Edgley teamed up with Olympic cyclist Sir Chris Hoy and Dame Kelly Holmes to take part in an epic triathlon. Taking place on the shores of Edinburgh, the athletes triumphed over the tide to raise awareness for the importance of our wild seas, covering 28.5km in 100 minutes. In a…
Read MoreSir Billy Connolly lends kilt to Tartan exhibition in Dundee
Sir Billy Connolly has sent his famous Tartan Day kilt to Dundee to be added to the People’s Tartan collection at V&A Dundee. The kilt, worn by Sir Billy in 2019 when he led a procession of 3000 people through New York for the annual Tartan Day parade will go on display from 13 October…
Read MoreA week in the life: a Scottish country vet
Few people really know what the life of a country vet actually looks like. From going out on site, visiting clients and pioneering forward-thinking research, no day is the same. We go behind the scenes with gamebird vet Dr Matthew Balfour, from St David’s Game Bird Services in Scotland, who takes us through a week…
Read MorePeople from North East Scotland less likely to exaggerate on their CV
People from the North East of Scotland are less likely to exaggerate on their CV than those from elsewhere, according to new research. A survey of 2,000 Scots, found that only one in four (19%) of people living in the North East admitted to having exaggerated their work experience on a CV. This was compared…
Read MoreRare photos of the Beatles in Scotland sell for nearly £10k
A collection of never-before-seen photos of the Beatles performing in Scotland sold for nearly £10,000 at auction. The 50 black and white pictures were taken during a show in Dundee on 20 October 1964. In one of the pictures drummer Ringo plays the piano with a cigarette in his mouth while Paul has a go…
Read MoreAutumn Gift Guide 2023
WHEN the sneaky autumnal winds creep in, it’s time to invest in some cosy items. Rosie Morton and Morag Bootland have you covered with their ultimate autumn kit list! So, whether you’re needing a cosy new blanket, moisturising skincare, or outdoor gear for those wild adventures, Scottish Field‘s Autumn Gift Guide is sure to provide…
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