Last piece of Alasdair Gray archive joins Poor Things at National Library

The National Library of Scotland has bought the last and final tranche of archive material by renowned author, artist and playwright, Alasdair Gray. The Library’s collection of Alasdair Gray material is the largest and most comprehensive collection of Gray’s literary and personal materials. After his passing four years ago, the Library continued working with the…

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Mackintosh tea room rescued by National Trust for Scotland

The last surviving tea room designed by Charles Rennie Mackintosh has been rescued by the National Trust for Scotland. Designed by the renowned architect in 1903, Mackintosh at the Willow in Glasgow’s Sauchiehall Street is considered one of the city’s most important contributions towards modernism. The tea room was reopened five years ago after a £10m…

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Hebridean Baker teams up with CalMac to host new podcast

The Hebridean Baker has teamed up with CalMac to host a new podcast taking listeners on a voyage around Scotland’s storied islands. The podcast will transport listeners to Scotland’s west coast in a series of ten episodes, which will be available from 16 January with each focusing on a different island Coinneach Macleod will be…

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Reverend Richard Coles brings his new show to Scotland

Having added new dates to his UK tour, Reverend Richard Coles is coming to Scotland. Ahead of his Scottish escapades, the broadcaster, former vicar and member of The Communards speaks with chief sub-editor Rosie Morton about what audiences can expect… We’re very excited to hear that you’re taking your show Borderline National Trinket to Scotland.…

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Relax into Scottish Field’s February issue

Scottish Field’s February magazine is out now and here’s what we have in store for you… Paw and order: We join Police Scotland’s latest recruits Dee and Russell as the two adorable Sprocker spaniels begin their training. Archie MacPherson: The voice of Scottish football for over 50 years, Archie MacPherson reveals his true passions in life.…

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Scotland Through A Lens: Brian Pollack

Keen mountain climber Brian Pollock speaks about his landscape photography, as featured in the February 2024 edition of Scottish Field magazine.  I was born near Glasgow in the west of Scotland, where I have lived more or less my entire life. My early childhood was typical for a boy amongst the last generation to remember knocking…

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Actor Russell Crowe reveals he is related to Scottish Jacobite

Actor Russell Crowe has revealed he is related to Scottish Jacobite Simon Fraser, the 11th Lord Lovat. The Gladiator star said he has been investigating his family roots, and came across new ‘fascinating’ discoveries, including a Scottish connection. On X, formerly Twitter, he told fans how he is related to Simon Fraser, the 11th Lord…

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Scotland’s part in the Cold War to be told in new exhibition

Scotland’s critical position on the frontline of the Cold War will be explored in a new exhibition.  Nearly 200 objects, many on display for the first time, will be brought together to tell the stories of the Scots at the centre of this global conflict at the National Museum of Scotland. Scotland’s geography and topography…

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Fleece from Dolly the sheep donated to National Museums Scotland

A fleece from Dolly the sheep has been donated to National Museums Scotland. The fleece, which recently appeared on the Antiques Roadshow, has been donated by Dr William A. Ritchie, the embryologist on the Roslin Institute team that created Dolly, the world’s first cloned mammal. Equipment, including sharpened glass pipettes and an electrical fusion machine…

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