Culture January 17, 2018
1786 Burns Poetry Review
For Burns Night we’ve dug deep into our archives to find our first printed review of the poetry of Robert Burns, published in The Scots Magazine way back in December 1786… Surprising effects […]
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Heritage January 5, 2018
Hamilton’s Scottish Heritage
Discover the Scottish roots of Alexander Hamilton, feisty right hand man of George Washington and the inspiration behind one of the most successful Broadway musicals of the decade Hamilton […]
Community December 29, 2017
Bring Back Burns!
Will you be singing Auld Lang Syne at Hogmanay? A survey by Sainsbury’s has found that only 3% of Brits know all the words to Auld Lang Syne, and […]
Community December 26, 2017
First Foot Favourites
Yes, it’s that time of year again – time to pop next door to wish your friends, relatives and neighbours a Happy New Year It doesn’t matter if you’re […]
Culture December 11, 2017
Jay Is For January
Our nature expert Jim Crumley encounters a jay, or, as the colourful birs is described in Gaelic, a “sgreuchag-choille” – screamer of the woods One of those half-dark-at-noon January […]
Recipes November 29, 2017
Decadent Roasted Figs
Indulge your guests with a simple yet delicious recipe for stunning Scottish canapés from Rosie Birkett Ingredients 8 beautiful fresh figs 200g blue cheese such as gorgonzola 100g blanched, skinned […]
Recipes November 29, 2017
Smoked Trout Blinis
Delicious Scottish canapes with smoked trout, horseradish crème fraîche and chive Ingredients 1 pack of shop-bought blinis 150g hot smoked trout 4 tbsp crème fraîche 1 fresh horseradish root […]
Recipes November 29, 2017
Forager’s Fizz
Blackberry, rosehip and juniper syrup makes for a show-stopping mocktail Treat the designated drivers a little with Rosie Birkett’s berry-packed non-alcoholic cocktail with a touch of fizz. To […]
Culture November 28, 2017
Tomatin’s Five Virtues
This limited edition range from Tomatin Distillery has some striking expressions Tomatin distillers have created five unique expressions inspired by elements that combine in whisky distillation – Wood, Fire, […]
Recipes November 27, 2017
A Highland Highball
Here’s the ultimate festive cocktail! Choose your favourite peated whisky and serve with with ice, rosemary syrup and Highland Spring Sparkling water for this festive cocktail. Ingredients For […]
