Posts Tagged ‘creative’
Meet renowned Scots jewellery designer Sheila Fleet
Popular Scots jewellery creator Sheila Fleet is holding her next Meet the Designer event in Jenners at Loch Lomond Shores next week. Taking place from 26-29 July, this is a great opportunity to meet Scotland’s acclaimed jewellery designer and to view her very latest designs and hear about her current plans. Sheila will be showing…
Read MoreNew bottlings are pushing the limits of alchemy
The BenRiach distillery has released Batch 15 of its cask bottling programme. This continues its journey pushing the boundaries of malt alchemy, as BenRiach holds some of the most experimental casks in Speyside, making it uniquely placed to offer a multi-faceted range of casks in both unpeated and Highland peated styles. Each year, master blender Rachel…
Read MoreA Shetland writer in the World War 1 trenches
Shetland Library is to host an afternoon talk about Jack Peterson. Jack’s poetry was used in last year’s Shetland Youth production, In the Still of the Night have We Wept, writes Cameron Avery. The talk and readings will be delivered by Dr Mark Smith of Shetland Museum and Archives as part of a joint project…
Read MoreAge is no barrier as Scots OAP writes his first book – in his 90s
They say that everyone has a book in them – and for one Scot, it’s just taken that little bit longer to put pen to paper. A 96-year-old Glaswegian has just published his first novel – which centres on a fight between South American drug barons. William Glen, a tenant at Bield’s Carntyne Gardens retirement…
Read MoreA tree-mendous idea for a last-minute Christmas gift
For those who have left entering into the Christmas spirit to the very last minute, don’t fear the letterbox Christmas tree is here – or at least it can be tomorrow with next day delivery. The UK’s most popular online florist, Bloom & Wild – known for their clever bouquets that fit through the letterbox…
Read MoreRed velvet cupcakes will boost Scottish Poppy Appeal
An Edinburgh bakery has launched a new poppy cupcake for Remembrance Sunday, with all proceeds being donated to the Scottish Poppy Appeal. The red velvet poppy cupcake costs £2.50 and can be purchased from Cuckoo’s Bakery at their Dundas Street and Bruntsfield Place stores as well as Harvey Nichols. The Poppy cupcake is available from…
Read MoreMemorial exhibition at The Scottish Gallery for David Michie this March
DAVID MICHIE OBE, RSA, FRSA, RGI, FECA (1928-2015) This March, The Scottish Gallery celebrates the life and work of David Michie as part of their 175th anniversary year. “A memorial exhibition should not be a sombre affair and with the subject being the life and work of…
Read MoreGardeners get ready for spring
Now that spring is finally just around the corner we welcome back our ‘Garden News’ pages in your March issue. In it you will find lots of tips on what to do in the garden at this time of year to ensure that everything is in top condition for a colourful year. There are also…
Read MoreIf you’ve ever organised a wedding!
When I look back now at my own wedding (too many years ago to mention) I remember the flurry of activity to get everything ready for the big day. From finding a venue to sending out invitations from organising bridesmaid dresses and getting flowers up in the church. I appeared every now and again and…
Read MoreChristmas comes but once a year
The one thing about working for a monthly magazine like Scottish Field is that all your seasons get a bit out of kilter. At the moment the team is hard at work putting together your Christmas issue so heads are full of yummy Christmas recipes and finding a suitably festive cover – it always seems…
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