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Collection of coins from 200 years of Celtic British history available to view online
A collection of coins from more than 200 years of Celtic British history is now available to view online. The last time the 200 coins held in The Hunterian, the University of Glasgow’s museum, were catalogued in any form was nearly 120 years ago. Now thanks to the efforts of a group of student volunteers…
Read MoreBust of Sir John of Invergordon once used as doorstop could now be worth £2.5million
An 18th-century bust of Sir John of Invergordon which was once used as a doorstop could now be worth £2.5million. The ‘Bouchardon Bust’ was bought by Invergordon Town Council for just £5 more than 90 years ago. The 1728 bust of MP Sir John Gordon was created by Edme Bouchardon – a French sculptor known…
Read MoreAntique guide book of Rosslyn Chapel discovered in a Berlin book shop
An antique guide book of Rosslyn Chapel which was discovered in a Berlin book shop in 1990 has been donated to the historic chapel. The book, which was published in Edinburgh by Oliver & Boyd and J & I Johnstone, dates back to 1827 and is priced 4s 6d. A man who first visited Scotland…
Read MoreLove Actually: Glasgow composer Craig Armstrong 20 years on from the cult classic
When Craig Armstrong sat down in his Glasgow studio to compose the cues for Richard Curtis’ Love Actually he had no idea the film would become a cult classic. In the 20 years since its release the romantic comedy has become a holiday viewing tradition in homes around the world. ‘It was my first time…
Read MoreJolomo: Best-selling Scottish artist launches new exhibition
A best-selling Scottish artist brings a feast of colour to the grey days of November with his biggest exhibition this year, featuring 50 new paintings. John Lowrie Morrison, known as Jolomo, has opened his latest show The Glorious Light of the West at the Glasgow Gallery which runs until 16 December. His expressionist Scottish landscapes…
Read MoreScottish chorus group makes history by placing sixth in the world
A Scottish chorus group has made history by placing sixth in the world – the highest ever placement for a UK chorus. Edinburgh based Forth Valley Chorus competed in the annual Sweet Adelines International Barbershop competition, held in Louisville, Kentucky, earlier this month. The group went up against 32 choruses from the USA, Canada, Australia,…
Read MoreDetail announced for 2024 Edinburgh International Festival
The Edinburgh International Festival has announced details of next year’s programme. The theme for the 2024 festival, the second one under director Nicola Benedetti, will follow the theme of the “Rituals That Unite Us”. Five opera productions will feature in the programme, including a new version of Carmen created by the French company that first…
Read MoreMerry festivities! Relax into Scottish Field’s December issue
Scottish Field’s December magazine is out now and here’s what we have in store for you… This month the Hebridean Baker, Coinneach MacLeod, shares his tips for the perfect festive feast. The team travelled to the Isle of Lewis to meet Coinneach for a delicious but surprisingly low-fuss Christmas meal that will stay long in…
Read MoreScottish university returns tribal warrior skulls to Taiwan
The skulls of four tribal warriors killed nearly 150 years ago have been returned to a Taiwanese Indigenous community by Edinburgh University. The Paiwan tribesmen were killed during a Japanese invasion of southern Taiwan. It is believed their skulls were taken as war trophies and came into the university’s possession in 1907. The university presented…
Read MoreScottish Landscape Awards: Haunting depiction of Bass Rock picks up top prize
The winners of the inaugural Scottish Landscape Awards have been announced after nearly 3,000 entries. Kate Davis and David Moore took home the top prize of £10,000 for their haunting and lyrical artwork BASS ROCK. The winning piece was made by weaving musical scores selected from Songs of the North Vol 1. The collection of…
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