Posts Tagged ‘Scotland’
Turtle named after Scottish island taken 1,700 miles home
A turtle that was nursed back to health after it washed up on a Scottish beach has been released back to its home waters 1,700 miles away. The creature was found malnourished and dehydrated on Iona in January last year, and was later named after the island. Loggerhead turtle Iona had not been expected to…
Read MoreExplore Scottish Field’s November Issue
Your copy of Scottish Field’s October magazine is out now to buy, both in shops and online, with the very best lifestyle features, news, interiors, properties, antiques, motoring, gardens, wildlife, field sports, whisky, and more. This month’s magazine is one of the most eclectic we’ve produced in a while, and as a result it’s been…
Read MoreProducer’s Corner: Joe Sykes from Joelato
While many people dream of giving up the day job to turn their hobby into a business, not many actually do. But someone who did take the plunge is Joe Sykes, turning his love of making gelato at home into a thriving artisan business. The 40-year-old had fallen out of love with his day job…
Read MoreDistillers One of One auction raises £2.25 million
This year’s Distillers One of One charity whisky auction broke 19 auction records and raised a whopping £2.25 million for charity. The 39-lot sale, held at Hopetoun House, near Edinburgh, was the second edition of the auction which saw Sotheby’s partner with The Distillers’ Charity. Some 200 guests from across the world gathered for the…
Read MoreExploring the Ancient Atlantic Remnants of Morvern and Sunart
AD Feature Not content with the confines of a warm and dry studio space, Inverness-shire based artists Jonathan Shearer and Michelle Knight are compelled to create art out in the wild and rugged northerly Scottish landscape. Their most recent works can be viewed in the pair’s first joint exhibition: Atlantic Remnants, an exciting show that…
Read MoreThousands of Pink-footed geese arrive in Montrose
Thousands of Pink-footed geese have arrived in Montrose as they migrate south for the winter. So far, more than 25,000 have been counted, with more expected to arrive in the coming weeks. Every year, the birds stop off at Montrose Basin after flying in from Greenland and Iceland. This year the birds arrived earlier than…
Read MoreJoseph Farquharson painting on sale for the first time in 75 years could fetch £50k
A painting by Scottish artist Joseph Farquharson is going on sale for the first time in 75 years – and could fetch up to £50,000. Salmon Fishing on the Dee will be auctioned off during Bonhams Scottish Art sale in Edinburgh on 11 October. While Farquharson is well known for his Sheep paintings, he considered…
Read MoreHoly Rude: Historic church begins new era as visitor attraction
Nestled in the shadow of Stirling Castle, it was once a beloved place of worship for the Stuart Kings and Queens. But now the Church of the Holy Rude is embarking on a new era with hopes of becoming a top tourist attraction. The ancient church is steeped in more than 900 years of history,…
Read MoreThe big picture: Pheasant feather art with Clare Brownlow
You don’t have to be an art lover to recognise the work of Clare Brownlow. Since 2010 she has been making a name for herself with her incredible creations – all made with pheasant feathers. Her instrument of choice helps her capture the character, movement and colour of her wildlife subjects, unlike many people will…
Read MoreMartin Compston’s Scottish fling up for top TV award
Martin Compston and Phil MacHugh have been shortlisted for a TV award for their BBC travel series. Scottish Fling has been nominated for ‘Best Factual Show’ at the TV Choice Awards next year, which will take place in February at The Hilton on Park Lane in London. The programme, which aired last year, saw Greenock-born…
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