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Laidlaw in ‘Hospital Blues’, 1916.

Piper Daniel Laidlaw was the hero of Loos

King's Own Scottish Borderers piper Daniel Laidlaw made history when he inspired his comrades into a successful assault on German lines, bravery that earned him...

Feis Rois making waves with traditional music

Fèis Rois is helping to turn the tide for traditional music in Scotland through its innovative work with young people and vibrant Gaelic culture and...

You can’t go wrong with the definitive guide to Elgin

Jenny Main has written the definitive, fully-illustrated A-Z guide of Elgin’s history, people and places. Elgin has a wealth of history which is explored in...

The life and times of entrepreneur Michelle Mone

Michelle Mone is one of Scotland's top entrepreneurs. She built up her lingerie business, Ultimo, which she sold in 2014, and tells Scottish Field of...

Celebrating the most unique lighthouse in Scotland

On the extreme north-east point of the Scottish mainland lies the promontory of Kinnaird Head, home to the only lighthouse in the world to be...
Diana Ross and the Supremes (Photo: Tristram Kenton)

The magic of Motown casts its spell in Glasgow

For some unknown reason, soul music has never been my thing. I love my pop - I dance to disco 'cos I don't like rock...


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