Posts Tagged ‘France’
Exhibition marks Mary Queen of Scots’ death
Mary, Queen of Scots enthusiasts will have the chance to view rare material from the National Library of Scotland’s collections next weekend. This will take place on the anniversary of her execution (Friday 8 and Saturday 9 February). Also coinciding with the Mary, Queen of Scots film which is now on release, the exhibit will…
Read MoreDrink in all Six Nations at the Ivy
Have you ever wondered what Scotland, France and England taste like? Well last night, my colleague Rosie and I trotted along to a launch event to celebrate a special collaboration between The Ivy on The Square and The Garden Shed Drinks Company where we got to find out. As the first matches of the six…
Read MoreJohnnie Walker’s Game of Thrones whisky is a hit
Increased sales of Johnnie Walker whisky has boosted profits for its owner Diageo. Today, Diageo has announced its interim results for the six months ended 31 December 2018. Dayalan Nayager, managing director, Diageo Great Britain, Ireland and France, was pleased with the half-year results. He said: ‘We’ve experienced a very strong half in GB, with…
Read MoreBig names will descend on Glasgow for film festival
A full programme has been announced for Glasgow Film Festival 2019. Across 12 days, the city-wide celebration of cinema will feature 337 individual screenings, talks and events – showcasing seven world premieres, 102 UK premieres and 49 Scottish premieres from 54 countries. From 20 February to 3 March, guests including Sir Michael Palin, Carol Morley,…
Read MoreSinger Tommy brings his famous voice to Scotland
A legendary Irish singer is set to perform in Glasgow. Described as The Voice of Ireland, Tommy Fleming has announced a live dates in Glasgow o bring his acclaimed sound to his hugely loyal fanbase. Supporting his recently released live album, Voice of Hope II, as well as his latest studio release, All I Can,…
Read MoreArt treasures were sold as palace vanished from sight
The demolition of Hamilton Palace at Hamilton in South Lanarkshire in the 1920s and the dispersal of its treasures in two sales in 1882 and 1919 was a national tragedy. It was the grandest country house in Scotland and was filled with outstanding furniture and art, thanks to Alexander, 10th Duke of Hamilton (1767-1852). The…
Read MoreGlasgow set to come alive for Celtic Connections
Celtic Connections 2019 begins today (Thursday 17 January) with 18 days of music set to bring the city alive on stages across Glasgow. The festival’s traditional opening concert in the world-famous Glasgow Royal Concert Hall this year celebrates the passing on of traditions between generations. Syne of the Times stars more than 100 young musicians…
Read MoreGo with the snow this Sunday for World Snow Day
It’s World Snow Day on Sunday (20 January) with over 469 events in 45 countries around the world – and Scotland won’t miss out! The events include those in Europe, North and South America and Asia, encouraging more children to celebrate the fun of snow-sports like skiing and snowboarding. With the 8th World Snow Day organised…
Read MoreTrue OriGINS Festival to bring Scottish gin home
A new festival celebrating Scottish craft gin and showcasing 80 different gins from across the country is to be held nationwide this year. With UK gin sales doubling in the last five years and Brits spending around £516 million on bottles of ‘mother’s ruin’ – the popularity of gin shows no sign of slowing. It…
Read MoreLearn the real story of Mary Queen of Scots
The new film Mary Queen of Scots is released in the UK next week. Scottish Field, and our friends at VisitScotland, have brought you a guide to some of the locations which were used in the film. Today, we present you with the chance to explore the history of Mary, Queen of Scots. The film…
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