Posts Tagged ‘live’
Ballot for 184 bottles of Prince Charles’ whisky
A ballot for the opportunity to buy one of 184 highly collectible bottles of 1988 Royal Lochnagar Single Malt Scotch Whisky, from the cask of Prince Charles, will open at the end of the month. Hosted on The Whisky Exchange website from 31 December, the cask was originally a gift to His Royal Highness to…
Read MoreOutlander star wants a Sassanach to join him
Outlander star Sam Heughan is offering fans the chance to be his Sassenach for the Night in Scotland. The Edinburgh actor – who discusses his life with Scottish Field HERE – is organising an online raffle in aid of his charity My Peak Challenge. My Peak Challenge is a global movement dedicated to educating and…
Read MoreLord Byron – Scotland’s most riotous romantic
Passing ten years of his life in Aberdeen, Lord Byron endured a life full of chaos and scandal. George Gordon Noel, sixth Baron of Byron, was something of a natural at courting controversy in the 18th and 19th centuries. Born in London in 1788 to Captain John Byron and Catherine Gordon, heiress of Gight in…
Read MoreHome really was where the heart is to help save church
People of all nationalities who leave one country for another will always have an affinity with the place they have left, but the sense of home seems to resonate particularly strongly with Scottish expats. From those who have left Scotland’s shores for a new life abroad to fifth-generation Scots who may never have visited their…
Read More10 places Clan Morrison members should visit
Scotland’s clans can now be found in the four corners of the world, as they have moved away from their ancestral homeland. Many, of course, are still resident in Scotland, and here we present 10 places that all members of Clan Morrison should visit before they die. You can find out 10 facts you probably…
Read More10 Scottish sights you won’t believe are in our country
When many of us think of Scottish scenery, the images of rolling green countryside and mist covered lochs instantly spring to mind. However, our country also plays host to sights that appear to be from much further-flung destinations. From beaches that look like they belong to the Caribbean, or tropical waterfalls that would be perfectly…
Read MoreThe Twelve Days of Christmas totem poles return
Twelve unique and striking totem pole sculptures will once again been placed across Aberdeen city centre – can you find them all? Created by local chainsaw carver, Garry Shand, the carvings depict the popular carol, The Twelve Days of Christmas. First launched in 2016, the trail is a popular challenge for all ages with an…
Read MoreScottish Ballet to present Cinderella this festive season
Scottish Ballet is travelling across Scotland and the north of England, as it returns with Christopher Hampson’s highly-acclaimed classic, Cinderella. Immerse yourself in the ultimate spectacle of light, love and transformation, as Scottish Ballet close their 2018/2019 Season with the magical and much-loved Cinderella. Cinderella opens from 8 December 2018 – 2 February 2019, touring…
Read MoreTurn Scottish beer into water and help a good cause
A Scottish beer brand is crowdfunding to fix 12 broken wells in Malawi with its new festive campaign, Jingle Wells. Brewgooder, the UK’s leading ethical beer brand, has this week launched its Jingle Wells campaign which will repair 12 wells (one for each day of Christmas), providing 4000 people with access to clean water by…
Read MoreThe final single of 2018 from Missy Mcanulty
Scottish singer Missy Mcanulty is releasing her final song of 2018 – and it’s her most personal track to date. Learn to Love Me is Missy’s final release of the year, and believes it’ss the track from her recent releases that she can relate to most. After the release of Fire last month which touched…
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