Posts Tagged ‘UK’
Colouring book aims to get drivers behind the wheel
A Scot who failed to pass his driving theory text has used his own experience to help others get through it. Award-winning Edinburgh-born entrepreneur Matthew Carter has created the world’s first educational colouring book for the theory test, based on research indicating that colouring has a positive effect on memory. Designed to engage learners with…
Read MoreYou can’t beat sizzling fajitas for a tasty meal
Getting more Scots to celebrate delicious Scots beef is at the heart of a new campaign – and this sizzling recipe should help! This week, Scottish Field has teamed up with Quality Meat Scotland (QMS) to promote Scotch Beef PGI. Today we present a recipe for steak fajitas. Steak fajitas are the ultimate sharing meal,…
Read MoreScots property firm in merger with English business
Leading independent rural property consultancy Galbraith and specialised rural estate management company Land Factor today announced the two firms are to merge. Galbraith is a long-established company with particular expertise in the rural estate market, acting for clients in Scotland, the UK and internationally. Land Factor provides land management services from its offices in Northumberland…
Read MoreThe great escape underway at Dundas Castle
It’s the latest craze that’s taking over venues all over the country – escape rooms. Luxury venue, Dundas Castle has launched an exhilarating Escape Room offering, in partnership with event management agency, Maximillion. Available as part of exclusive-use corporate and private Castle bookings, the bespoke Escape Room option is installed as a completely unique breakout…
Read MoreYour cash will literally be at your fingertips
A Scottish bank is piloting cutting edge, biometric fingerprint technology with 200 customers. As part of a national trial, Royal Bank of Scotland will begin in the coming weeks. Customers will use their fingerprint to verify transactions over £30, increasing security and making it easier for customers when paying for goods or services at the…
Read MoreKadjar is the fastest selling used car in Scotland
The Renault Kadjar (2018 petrol manual) has been named February’s fastest selling used car in Scotland, flying off forecourts. Proving that sports utility vehicles (SUV) are fast becoming the UK’s favourite, this is the third consecutive month that an SUV has taken the top spot as the fastest selling used car. And consumers are happy…
Read MoreStallion event rearranged after equine flu outbreak
British Breeding have confirmed that the Stallion Event will go ahead next week. Taking place on 16 March at Addington Equestrian Centre, Bucks, it will take place with the implementation of strict biosecurity measures. The British Breeding Stallion Event, sponsored by Baileys Horse Feeds and organised by Breeding Partnership Ltd in association with Competition Stallions,…
Read MoreRare chance to explore the depths of Caledonian Canal
Visitors are being offered the chance to learn about the engineering, history and wildlife of the historic Caledonian Canal and catch a glimpse of the waterway as they’ve never seen it before – without water. As part of its wide-ranging programme of winter maintenance, Scottish Canals have reduced the water level of over seven kilometres…
Read MorePut yourself in the picture on our Instagram page
If you love pictures of Scotland, then you’ll love the Scottish Field Instagram page. We love sharing amazing pictures of all things Scottish and some fab behind the scenes images of what the team here gets up to as we produce our magazine each month. Not only as we sharing our own images, with at least…
Read MoreFour-day working week at 21212 is rewarded
Edinburgh’s only Michelin star restaurant with rooms has been named as one of the pioneering businesses to feature in the 2019 Timewise Power 50 Awards. 21212, based on Royal Terrace, have been highlighted in the Employer Award category which celebrates individuals who are championing innovation in terms of flexible job design and hiring practices. The…
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