Posts Tagged ‘culture’
See works by the greats and a new generation sculptors
A brand new, specially-commissioned artwork by Andrew Mackenzie has now joined pieces by Antony Gormley, Eduardo Paolozzi, William Turnbull and David Nash in the rapidly expanding outdoor sculpture collection at Marchmont House. Visitors can see and learn about these – and many others – in a series of special guided tours between this weekend and…
Read MoreLife in landscape at the White Fox Gallery
Situated in the heart of the historic Border town, Coldstream, the White Fox Gallery occupies the airy and spacious ground floor of a Georgian townhouse. For eight years, painter Virginie Renard and photographer Stephen Whitehorne have showcased contemporary work by emerging and established artists from the Borders, Northumberland and beyond. Their next group exhibition, This…
Read MoreBook festival to welcome audiences back to Wigtown
Wigtown Book Festival is to welcome audiences and authors back to Scotland’s National Book Town this autumn, following last year’s digital-only event. Taking as its theme, Hello Stranger, the 2021 festival (22 September to 4 October) will be two days longer than in previous years, with more than 140 events for adults and young people,…
Read MoreIrvine Beach installation is completely sound
A captivating large-scale, environmental sound installation can be found on Irvine Beach. Created by Dutch duo, Strijbos and Van Rijswijk, the major free event will run from until Sunday 25 July, from noon-10.30pm. In 2021, Scotland continues to celebrate its coasts and waters with a programme of activities and events that will shine a spotlight…
Read MoreStep it up for Culloden charity challenge
The team at the National Trust for Scotland’s Culloden Battlefield have set a challenge to the public – and to themselves – to step up to protect the battlefield. To raise money to care for the battlefield, share its stories and significance and continue to fight commercial development threats, the conservation charity is launching a…
Read MoreGuy Grieve and author Alistair Moffat join our podcast
Scottish Field’s weekly podcast continues this week, as we speak with our award-winning columnist Guy Grieve, and acclaimed writer Alistair Moffat. Guy – who has just been diagnosed with Covid but was determined to chat with us – tells us about his life at sea, and what it takes to be a scallop fisherman setting up…
Read MoreGlasgow’s People’s Palace set to reopen to the public
The final preparations are being made to reopen the People’s Palace to the public from Wednesday, June 30. Glasgow Life, the charity which delivers culture and sport in the city, has been adapting People’s Palace to enable visitors to safely return to another of the city’s most loved visitor attractions. Following the reopening of Kelvingrove…
Read MoreMilitary treasures are preserved at Stirling Castle
The Argyll and Sutherland Highlanders Museum at Stirling Castle has offered a sneak peak of its multi-million-pound renovation ahead of reopening to the public this week. The museum embarked on a lengthy transformation project in September 2018 to ensure its historic military legacy was preserved for future generations. Now, for the first time in almost…
Read MoreGallery prepares to host British Art Show 9
Hayward Gallery Touring’s landmark exhibition, British Art Show 9, will open at Aberdeen Art Gallery next month. This display will mark the launch of the national tour for this ambitious exhibition of contemporary art, which takes place across the UK every five years. BAS9 is curated by Irene Aristizábal and Hammad Nasar who have made their…
Read MoreNew walking tour app helps Glasgow get back on its feet
From the latest graffiti murals to historic female icons that shaped Glasgow, visitors will be able to explore the Dear Green Place with the help of the new Glasgow Walking Tours app. Launched this week, the self-guided walking tours are a fun way to explore our city and stay active. Developed to support the city’s…
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