Discover how Scotland’s past was dripping in blood

The second episode of the real life story behind Scotland’s past is being shown tonight (Monday). Rise of the Clans will see Neil Oliver travel back in time to reveal the real life Game of Thrones – the story of Scotland’s ancient clans, in the three-part BBC Scotland series.. Rise of the Clans shows it…

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Outlander star wants a Sassanach to join him

Outlander star Sam Heughan is offering fans the chance to be his Sassenach for the Night in Scotland. The Edinburgh actor – who discusses his life with Scottish Field HERE – is organising an online raffle in aid of his charity My Peak Challenge. My Peak Challenge is a global movement dedicated to educating and…

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What happened next to the Irn-Bru Snowman

Irn-Bru is set to give Scots the ultimate early Christmas gift as it launches a brand new Snowman advert – a sequel to Scotland’s festive favourite. The exciting second instalment of the much-loved ad will premiere on STV and Facebook at 8.45pm this Saturday, 1 December. Fans will remember how, after flying through the air…

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Silent Rob Roy film from 1922 to get rare screening

Tickets to a rare screening of the Rob Roy film from 1922 are to go on sale on St Andrew’s Day. The Hippodrome Silent Film Festival (HippFest) has announced that it will open its 2019 programme with a rare screening of Rob Roy accompanied by a new score composed and performed by multi-instrumentalist David Allison.…

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Discover the real story behind the film Outlaw King

Millions have been watched a part of Scottish history brought to life with Outlaw King on Netflix. But the real life story behind Scotland’s past is to be told in a new three-part BBC Scotland series. Rise of the Clans will see Neil Oliver travel back in time to reveal the real life Game of…

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Could you be a Great British Bake Off contestant?

James Morton, Norman Calder, Marie Campbell, Tom Hetherington and Flora Shedden have all done it – now could you?  They’re some of the Scots who have shown they know their baklava from their Princess cakes. The search is now on for contestants for the 2019 Great British Bake Off, and the company who make the…

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Dunfermline Abbey hosts screening of Outlaw King

The resting place of Robert the Bruce, which played a starring role in Netflix film Outlaw King, will once again be in the spotlight at a unique showing of the historical epic. Dunfermline Abbey, which doubles as Westminster in the film, and the Abbey Church, which is home to The Bruce’s tomb, will play host…

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Scottish Field readers turn film critics for Outlaw King

The new Robert the Bruce film Outlaw King been on Netflix for a couple of weeks now. The reviews of the professional critics were split down the middle, with some enjoying it, and others not so much. Starring American actor Chris Pine as Robert the Bruce, with a cast including James Cosmo, it seems it’s…

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Hawick’s Common Riding to feature on television

The story of The Common Riding in a Scottish town is to feature in a TV documentary next week. For centuries, people in the Borders have been celebrating their history on horseback. The summer Common Ridings see townsfolk ‘ride out’ to commemorate the historic territory battles between the Scots and English and honour local patriots…

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From rugby player to Outlander for actor Craig

Edinburgh actor Sam Heughan has an array of fans all over the world – and there’s a new rival for the hearts of Outlander’s followers. Scots actor Craig McGinlay, best known for his role as Sir Percival in the fantasy film King Arthur: Legend Of The Sword alongside Jude Law and directed by Guy Ritchie,…

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