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Joyce is tireless in her Selkirk community work
Selkirk’s Joyce Wright is well known for her fundraising and volunteer work. Her generosity of spirit was recognised with a British Empire Medal How did you first get involved with Cancer Research? After my dad died from cancer I wanted to do something, so I organised a sponsored walk and it took off from there.…
Read MoreWill you dress your pet up this Halloween?
A sixth of Scottish pet-owners are planning on dressing their pet up for Halloween. When it comes to costume choices, pet owners have been inspired by politics on both sides of the Atlantic, with Donald Trump and Boris Johnson topping the list of dog outfits this year. Pet owners are also taking inspiration from celebrity…
Read MoreDiscover Arctic Stream with Sheila Fleet this weekend
Leading Scottish jewellery designer, Sheila Fleet, will be holding her Meet the Designer event at her Stockbridge Gallery in Edinburgh this weekend. Running from 25–27 October, visitors will have the chance to meet Sheila and view her newest work Sheila’s latest collection – Arctic Stream is inspired by a landscape of snow and ice. As…
Read MoreLuxury jeweller Laings launches new website
Luxury jewellers Laings have launched a new website to ensure that their online customer experience is second-to-none, in the run-up to the busiest shopping season of the year. Laings has a renowned reputation for their customer service and over 179 years they have become known as a destination for fine jewellery and luxury timepieces alike.…
Read MoreFlower power with Narcissus to make festive wreath
With just six weeks to go until the start of December, it’s time to start thinking about your festive preparations to make sure you enjoy a chic Christmas. And what could be more elegant than a beautiful Christmas wreath hung on your front door for all to see and admire? This Christmas, go one better…
Read MoreMaggie’s mourns loss of co-founder Charles Jencks
Tributes have been paid to Charles Jencks, the co-founder and director of Maggie’s, the charity which provides free practical and emotional support for people living with cancer. The architectural historian died on 13 October at his home in London. He was 80. Charles was a renowned cultural theorist, landscape designer, architectural historian and co-founder, alongside…
Read MoreLunching ladies raise £18,000 for Ronald McDonald House
A ladies lunch for Ronald McDonald House Glasgow raised £18,000 last weekend. The Clyde Suite at the Glasgow Marriott Hotel has recently undergone a major refurbishment. One of the first events to be held there after reopening was a ladies lunch to benefit the charity, which provides free ‘home away from home’ accommodation to families…
Read MoreRobots, rollerskates and a right good party
Walking into the launch event for Yotel Edinburgh felt like jumping head first into a sci-fi flick. Smoke drifted through the lobby and surrounded our ankles as we caught sight of people dressed head to toe in sparkles. Almost as soon as we began making our way through the blue and purple lit room,…
Read MoreThe November 2019 issue of Scottish Field is out now
Scottish Field heads north with the release of our November 2019 issue. Our cover features The Isle of Staffa’s magnificent geological beauty, which acted as the perfect muse for photographer Samuel Hess, in our photo feature. We also feature pretty walks and picnic spots in Moray, Speyside and the Cairngorms. As we explore the north…
Read MoreScottish Women in Business reveal new president
Scottish Women in Business introduced Debbie Shields as their new president at an event at Glasgow’s stunning House for an Art Lover. Previous president Zaynab Al Nasser welcomed Shields into the role to boisterous applause from the SWIB members. Born and raised on the south side of Glasgow, Debbie, who is an associate director of…
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