Scotland
Crime writer celebrates Scottish landscapes
Ordinarily known for her best-selling crime writing, Val McDermid has departed from her typical style, providing a unique take on the Scottish landscape. In My Scotland, she revisits the places she has known all her life, collating a lifetime of remarkable memories in one beautifully presented book. Relating tales in an eff ortless style, she…
Read MorePlenty to entertain the family at Wallace Monument
The National Wallace Monument in Stirling has a programme of free activities that visitors can enjoy every day in July and August. It comes as it was revealed the cost of entertaining children during school holidays has increased by 25% over the past five years (research by Post Office). The special programme of events has…
Read MoreWhisky firm reveal new look for 175th birthday year
Whyte & Mackay have revealed their new look bottle design as part of their 175th birthday celebrations. The taller, contemporary bottle is expected to give the brand even more shelf stand out against competitors and appeal to a younger consumer, as well as loyal Whyte & Mackay drinkers, with its splashes of red, gold and…
Read MoreEntries open for the 2020 Scottish Rural Awards
Nominations are now being accepted for the Scottish Rural Awards 2020, organised by Scottish Field Magazine and the Scottish Countryside Alliance. Small and medium-sized Scottish businesses are being asked to enter themselves or nominate a friend for a Scottish Rural Award 2020. The deadline to enter will be Monday, 4 November. Organisers from Scottish Field…
Read MoreSpot our famous red squirrels in Wildlife Week
Nature lovers are being given the chance to spot Scotland’s beloved red squirrels this week. With acres of thick woodlands, luscious gardens and island charm aplenty, the National Trust for Scotland’s Brodick Castle on Arran is the perfect backdrop for a nature-loving day out. This Wildlife Week, 15-20 July, Brodick Country Park Rangers are running…
Read MorePlay a round of golf in Glasgow’s iconic locations
Some of Glasgow’s most famous architectural icons have been reduced in size to feature in a new crazy golf course. Fore Play Crazy Golf features the city’s famous cone, the Armadillo and the Waverley’s Paddle Wheel. After just nine months of trading, Fore Play Crazy Golf in Glasgow has expanded its offering by creating a…
Read MoreNature inspires a new exhibition at art gallery
A Scottish gallery is welcoming an intriguing new exhibition called A Walk in the Woods, beginning this weekend. This exhibition at Lille Art Gallery in Milngavie came about after a group of former textile design students came to together to create this quilt collection with one central theme. The group, Turning Point Art Textiles, is…
Read More10 fascinating facts about Scotland you never knew
You may think that you know everything about Scotland, but here are ten entertainingly obscure Caledonian factoids to shock and awe your friends. 1. Queen of Pots Apparently Mary, Queen of Scots was a mean billiards player. The first recorded billiards table was ordered by Louis XI of France in 1470. She owned her own…
Read More10 fascinating facts about… Orkney
When you think of the Orkney Islands, the chances are you’ll think of Scapa Flow, or possibly even the largest island including Skara Brae. But there’s far more to the islands than that. Scottish Field presents 10 fascinating facts about Orkney. Orkney’s thriving egg industry was decimated overnight in 1952 when a hurricane destroyed 7,000…
Read MoreSome exciting adventures set in the 1930s
The Gamekeeper’s Son is a real boys’ own adventure book from the heart of 1930s Morayshire. This delightful set of mini stories recounts the upbringing of author Ron Stewart, the son of a gamekeeper, and his adventures with his father, friends and local wildlife. With short, episodic chapters, we get an often comic account of…
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