Burns
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
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 […]
Burns
Burns Night With A Twist
Take a look at these three extra special ways to enjoy this year's Rabbie Burns festivities. Would you try haggis-spiced ice cream?
Community
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 […]
Culture
Jay Is For January
Our nature expert Jim Crumley encounters a jay, or, as the colourful bird is described in Gaelic, a “sgreuchag-choille” – screamer of the woods One of those half-dark-at-noon January […]
Recipes
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
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 […]
Culture
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
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 […]
Culture
The Final Bow
The cast of Scottish Opera’s Opera Highlights take their final bow, and soprano Lucy Hall looks back on the whirlwind tour Where to begin? We are approaching the end […]
