Posts Tagged ‘november’
Scotland at night – in a way you’ve never seen it
The nights may be drawing in, but there’s some incredible sights to be seen in Scotland after dark – and not where you’re expecting. The Macduff Marine Aquarium in Aberdeenshire is opening its doors after dark this November to explore nature’s own light show from the ocean’s depths. The first ever Glow! special event at…
Read MoreFour-day celebration of Mary Queen of Scots
A new event is all set to celebrate Mary Queen of Scots. Craigmillar Castle in Edinburgh will be seen in a new light at Historic Environment Scotland’s new after-dark event Spotlight on Mary, which runs from Thursday 1–Sunday 4 November. Spotlight on Mary illuminates the castle’s dark corners, where Mary Queen of Scots’ nobles plotted…
Read MoreUnicorn inspiration for a new Scottish gin
A supermarket has launched its own brand of premium Scottish gin, taking inspiration from Scotland’s national animal – the unicorn. Aquine has been created and distilled for Lidl using pure Scottish water, representing the legendary myth that the unicorn’s horn can purify tainted waters. Competitively priced at £19.99, Aquine is a handcrafted Scottish dry gin…
Read MoreRevamp for the festive season with Saks & Hart
The festive season is fast approaching, and the perfect way to get your home ready is at hand this weekend. Saks and Hart are inviting Scottish Field readers to join them for the launch of their stunning Christmas range of interiors and luxury gifts – you can browse, shop and enjoy a glass of something…
Read MoreScots pay for replacement bell – with beer
A historic bell destroyed in a Belgian church during World War I has been repaired – thanks to Scottish beer drinkers. The treasured bell that once hung in Belgium’s Park Abbey is to finally ring again, 100 years after it was destroyed, thanks to sales of premium Belgium beer, Heverlee, in Scotland. The most valuable…
Read More7 ways to achieve Meghan Markle’s glossy locks
The Duchess of Sussex is a natural beauty – she looks picture perfect and with every angle her hair looks healthy and glossy. From her Suits adventures to the royal romance she has always maintained her stunning locks. Being one of the most photographed women in the world we have seen her channel a updo,…
Read MoreGet free tickets to Edinburgh pop-up gin club
A supermarket has announced the first-ever pop-up gin club from a UK retailer is coming to Edinburgh. Lidl has revealed its biggest UK venture to date – the Lidl House of Hortus, and visitors in Edinburgh can enjoy both new and existing samples of Lidl’s Hortus Gin range served by a dedicated team of Hortus-Culturists…
Read MorePolished recording from a musically mature group
Released last month, Free One is the debut album from five thoroughly seasoned musicians. Each is highly accomplished in their art, with the mandolin of Laura-Beth Salter and guitarist Jenn Butterworth providing the rhythmic drive to support the silky fiddles provided by Aileen Gobbi, Fiona MacAskill and Laura Wilkie. From the opening atmospheric strains of Aileen’s Nonna Pina…
Read MoreThere’s so much to sea and do at the aquarium
There’s a month of fun events lined up at one of the most popular tourist attractions in the north of Scotland. The Macduff Marine Aquarium has several attractions scheduled over the coming month, to entertain the whole family. It begins with Shark Season, running daily from 13-28 October. A spokesman said: ‘Join us this October…
Read MoreExperience classics by candlelight and period costume
An evocative candle-lit evening of classical music is coming to Glasgow. The Four Seasons by Candlelight presents a programme of 18th Century classics performed with the Mozart Festival Orchestra resplendent in full orchestral costume of the period. The verve and virtuosity of that time is recreated in this enchanting concert with its elegant staging of…
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