Posts Tagged ‘scottish field’
144 bottles from Bruichladdich to mark the jubilee
VCL Vintners has announced a limited run of just 144 bottles from Bruichladdich Distillery to commemorate the Queen’s Platinum Jubilee. This whisky was distilled with the sole purpose of commemorating the occasion. Bruichladdich distillery on the isle of Islay, filled cask number 2504 back in 1991, and now after watching both the Golden Jubilee and…
Read MoreAn on the ball guide to Scots sporting buildings
This is celebration of Scotland’s stunning sporting architecture, from Celtic Park to Ayr Ice Rink. Some of the nation’s earliest sporting buildings are associated with grand properties and estates. A strong link existed between the nobility and the development of recreational pursuits – going all the way back to Scotland’s oldest remaining sporting structure, the…
Read MoreEngaging people with dementia through music and art
Memory Spinners, Scottish Opera’s project designed to engage with people living with dementia through music and art, has begun. Sessions are taking place at Glasgow’s St Columba’s Church and Holy Trinity Church Hall in St Andrews. Having launched in 2012, the sessions were put on hold for two years during the pandemic and this is…
Read MoreSurf’s up for Scotch whisky sponsorship
Cutty Sark, the blended Scotch whisky has announced a new partnership wthat’s all at sea. They are backing Surfing England to bring the brand’s adventurous spirit to life throughout this year’s competition season. As the nation gets ready for a summer of fun, the whisky’s light, easy-drinking blend will be part of the action, ready…
Read MoreWhisky and murder in the Scottish Field podcast
We’ve got whisky and writing in the 43rd episode of the Scottish Field podcast. We’re just over two weeks away from the return of the Spirit of Speyside whisky festival. This year, there will be more than five hundred events within the Festival, which runs from 27 April to 2 May. This year, there’s a…
Read MoreTwo new appointees at Wildlife Estate Scotland
Wildlife Estates Scotland has made two new appointments to its leadership groups. WES is an internationally recognised accreditation scheme promoting habitat and wildlife management best practice. Deirdre Stewart, estate manager at Dalhousie Estates, has been appointed a board member of the WES Advisory Board, which steers the long-term direction of the scheme. Lyn White, Forestry…
Read MoreVisitors encouraged to do the NC500 on two wheels
The North Coast 500 has geared up and launched a new cycling initiative encouraging people to explore the world-famous route on two wheels in 2022. Markus Stitz, founder of Bikepacking Scotland, has teamed up with NC500 to devise a new range of off and on-road cycling itineraries that use parts of the NC500 route, including…
Read MoreHolyrood Distillery creates two new ‘Strong Waters’
This spring, Edinburgh’s Holyrood Distillery is set to introduce two ‘Strong Waters’ into the UK market. Launching this month, the new varieties, named Charmed Circle, are the magnificent results of Holyrood’s experimentation with heritage barleys and their progressive approach to spirit-making. Fuelled by a passion for Edinburgh’s brewing past and the land that surrounds the…
Read MoreThe most ship-shape cookbook of all time
I always pictured food served aboard our mariners and matelots to be a school canteen situation with wrinkled sausages and dry mash. I’m thankful to be proven wrong by this toothsome cookbook. Chefs at sea may not have access to all the ingredients, but those at home can support a good cause, benefit from the…
Read MoreMade From Grapes: It’s time to subscribe to sustainability
Made From Grapes, the wine shop in Glasgow, has launched a monthly subscription service with some very special bottles, writes Peter Ranscombe. THERE’S a phrase on one of the bottles from Made For Grapes that really caught my eye: “Grapes from healthy vineyards – cultivated by real farmers”. It’s a mantra that could apply equally…
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