A new battle of Culloden – to save it for the future

The National Trust for Scotland is this week launching a public consultation to try and ensure the long-term protection of Culloden Moor, the site of the 1745 battle. This pivotal moment in Scotland’s history was where the 1745 Jacobite Rising came to a tragic and brutal end in one of the most harrowing battles in…

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Outlander writer event tickets gone in three hours

Fans of Outlander took less than three hours to snap up tickets for an event with the author of the time-travelling adventure series. Diana Gabaldon will be at an exclusive event held at Hopetoun House next Friday, 15 March, one of the hit TV series’ iconic filming locations. Organised by national tourism body, VisitScotland and…

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LA’s Scots stars celebrated at a special Burns Bash

If ever there was a Burns Supper to be at, then it was most definitely this one. Last week, a star-studded Burns Bash was held in Los Angeles at the Fairmont Miramar Hotel & Bungalows to raise funds for BAFTA LA’s Scottish Scholarships, which provide financial support to Scottish students studying the creative arts in…

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A chilling trio of plays come to new city centre venue

A bold and chilling new trilogy of plays set in the near future are coming to Glasgow. Shyvonne Ahmmad, Moyo Akandé, Maureen Beattie and Nicholas Ralph join the cast of Interference, the National Theatre of Scotland’s upcoming trilogy, directed by National Theatre of Scotland’s associate director Cora Bissett (Glasgow Girls, What Girls Are Made Of).…

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Time’s running out if you want to work on Outlander

Time’s running out for people who want to work in the TV industry on hit show Outlander. Cumbernauld-based Sony Pictures Television last year opened its Outlander Trainee Programme to support Season 5 when production gets underway at Wardpark Studios in the new year. Those wanting to work on locations have until 10am on Monday 11 February to…

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TV and film success brings £588million to Fife economy

Hit TV series Outlander and Netflix film Outlaw King helping bring 8.3m visitors to Fife, contributing £588 million to the economy. This three per cent increase in value from £570 million is thanks to national, local and international visitors from all over the world, and has generated tourism related employment for over 12,000 people in…

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You could have Outlander shot at your home

Scotland has featured in plenty of big and small screen TV series over the past couple of years. In particular, Edinburgh has played host to a number of film and television shoots, from cult hit Trainspotting T2, and blockbuster Avengers: Infinity War to TV shows Outlander and Clique. However not many people know that production…

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Christmas stocking fillers of Scottish music

There have been many incredible records released this year and I’ve had the privilege of hearing many of them, being able to share my thoughts on some with the Scottish Field readership. Next year promises to be laden with many new and exciting projects as traditional music, especially in Scotland, continues to develop and grow…

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Outlander 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…

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Final funding push for Scottish romantic comedy

Scotland’s first Christmas romantic comedy is set to start shooting in the new year – but it needs a little help. In 2015 a small team of emerging filmmakers and actors produced a short film that travelled the world it won festival awards, was screened at the Cannes Film Festival and was nominated for a…

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