Posts Tagged ‘Scotland’
Dame Kelly Holmes, Sir Chris Hoy and Ross Edgley triumph over tide
Long-distance swimmer and passionate environmentalist Ross Edgley teamed up with Olympic cyclist Sir Chris Hoy and Dame Kelly Holmes to take part in an epic triathlon. Taking place on the shores of Edinburgh, the athletes triumphed over the tide to raise awareness for the importance of our wild seas, covering 28.5km in 100 minutes. In a…
Read MoreSir Billy Connolly lends kilt to Tartan exhibition in Dundee
Sir Billy Connolly has sent his famous Tartan Day kilt to Dundee to be added to the People’s Tartan collection at V&A Dundee. The kilt, worn by Sir Billy in 2019 when he led a procession of 3000 people through New York for the annual Tartan Day parade will go on display from 13 October…
Read MoreA week in the life: a Scottish country vet
Few people really know what the life of a country vet actually looks like. From going out on site, visiting clients and pioneering forward-thinking research, no day is the same. We go behind the scenes with gamebird vet Dr Matthew Balfour, from St David’s Game Bird Services in Scotland, who takes us through a week…
Read MorePeople from North East Scotland less likely to exaggerate on their CV
People from the North East of Scotland are less likely to exaggerate on their CV than those from elsewhere, according to new research. A survey of 2,000 Scots, found that only one in four (19%) of people living in the North East admitted to having exaggerated their work experience on a CV. This was compared…
Read MoreRare photos of the Beatles in Scotland sell for nearly £10k
A collection of never-before-seen photos of the Beatles performing in Scotland sold for nearly £10,000 at auction. The 50 black and white pictures were taken during a show in Dundee on 20 October 1964. In one of the pictures drummer Ringo plays the piano with a cigarette in his mouth while Paul has a go…
Read MoreAutumn Gift Guide 2023
WHEN the sneaky autumnal winds creep in, it’s time to invest in some cosy items. Rosie Morton and Morag Bootland have you covered with their ultimate autumn kit list! So, whether you’re needing a cosy new blanket, moisturising skincare, or outdoor gear for those wild adventures, Scottish Field‘s Autumn Gift Guide is sure to provide…
Read MoreRare royal desk seal belonging to Princess Margaret expected to fetch £8k
A personal desk seal belonging to Her Royal Highness Princess Margaret is expected to fetch more than £8,000 when it goes under the hammer. The 19th century quartz and diamond seal forms part of a collection of over 50 high profile historic desk and fob seals being sold with Lyon & Turnbull in London on…
Read MoreLoch Arkaig osprey spotted at nature reserve in France
A Scottish osprey from Loch Arkaig has been spotted at an idyllic nature reserve in France. Lochaber-raised Ludo has been at The Bay of St Brieuc National Park in Brittany since 24 September where delighted local birdwatchers have been photographing him as he hunts. Woodland Trust Scotland has been operating a livestreaming nest camera following…
Read MoreTurtle 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…
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