Scotland
Meet the founder of the animal hospice
A woman whose compassion led her to set up the country’s first animal hospice is now concerned that too many dying humans lack the love and care they deserve. Some years ago Alexis Fleming was bedridden with a severe chronic illness and wanted to end her own life – but thanks to her beloved dog…
Read MoreBe part of the Scottish Field Whisky Challenge awards night
Scottish Field’s Whisky Challenge marks its 21st birthday this year – and you can be part of the party. Tickets are now available for our whisky awards ceremony, which is taking place at the Sheraton Grand Hotel in Edinburgh on October 29. Each ticket includes a glass of Prosecco on arrival, a three-course meal at…
Read MoreRare whisky makes a strong recovery and set for record year
The rare whisky market for 2021 is set to break all previous records, following a strong first six months of the year. That’s according to new figures published today by whisky analyst, broker and investment experts Rare Whisky 101. The first half of 2021 has seen nearly 85,000 bottles of single malt Scotch whisky traded…
Read MoreA historic tale inspired The Balvenie’s Second Red Rose
The Balvenie is expanding its portfolio and launching a new whisky, The Second Red Rose. The newest release to The Balvenie’s coveted Stories range, the recent bottle will form part of a collection of single malts representing tales of characters, endeavour and generational knowledge gathered at the Balvenie Distillery in Dufftown. A tale centred around…
Read MoreAt 23 years and 11 months, it’s the oldest of its kind
The oldest known white-tailed eagle in the UK has been identified as having been born in Scotland. A ring fitted to a white-tailed eagle nestling that fledged in the Highlands in 1996 allowed the individual to be identified in the field as an adult bird in 2020, making it the oldest known bird of this…
Read MoreThere’s more to this tale than just Scottish romance
I was put off by the jacket of this book, but in this case the old adage rings true. What may at first glance appear to be a romantic novel is actually a tale full of crime, politics and intrigue, set against the backdrop of Edinburgh in the 1740s. Yes, there is a romantic element…
Read MoreBringing Scotland’s rich history to life in verse
Scottish History in Verse is an anthology of poetry charting Scotland’s journey through the high and low points of its history using the medium of verse. This unique poetic saunter through the centuries also includes a useful little explanation of the background and the events that led to the penning of each poem. This book…
Read MoreDebate Night is looking to welcome back audiences
BBC Scotland’s Debate Night TV programme is welcoming back studio audiences – and wants to find people from all walks of life. Hosted by Stephen Jardine, Debate Night is welcoming people back into the studio for their third series. They are looking for people from across Scotland to join them (socially distanced), on the evening…
Read MoreA dark thriller set in a fictional highland village
Partial to Tartan Noir and a dram by the fire? Then this is a no-brainer. Alan Gillespie’s prose is as intense as a peated single malt (a seriously macabre tone is set from the off with brutal descriptions of a cat lying on the road). Set in a fictional Highland village, there are more twists…
Read MoreScottish Field’s 2021 luxury edition is available now
Scottish Field’s annual luxury edition celebrates all things escapist this year. Every year our October issue highlights the best of the best in Scotland, whether food, places to stay, and incredible items to purchase. Editor Richard Bath said: ‘With Covid shrinking everyone’s world and bringing genuine hardship for some, we debated long and hard as…
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