Posts Tagged ‘shetland’
Best in show as Turriff prepares for the big event
The north east saw some tremendous events in the 19th century, not least the Turriff Show which made its debut in 1864. The latest show is taking place on August 4 and 5. The 1860s and 70s are jam-packed with rich and enthralling history – and that includes the founding of the Turriff Show. Queen…
Read MoreUnique music festival to back cancer charity
A unique music festival is taking place which will support a local cancer support charity. The Square in the Park event will take place at Castle Fraser near Inverurie on Saturday, 7 September. The one-day event will showcase bands from across the region, with the headline act being one of Europe’s best Coldplay tribute concert…
Read MoreVolunteers wanted to watch our seas for sealife
The National Whale and Dolphin Watch gets underway this weekend. Every year, scientists at the Sea Watch Foundation lead a campaign to get members of the general public contributing to science to protect whales, dolphins and porpoises and they’re calling on you to get involved between 27 July and 4 August. For over 40 years,…
Read MoreHelp wanted to chart Scotland’s ocean wildlife
Scientists at Sea Watch Foundation are looking for Scottish marine mammal enthusiasts to help with their survey of whales, dolphins and porpoises. Every year for nine days in late July, Sea Watch Foundation look for wildlife enthusiasts and around the UK to support National Whale and Dolphin Watch, a citizen science project organised by the…
Read MoreFormer Glasgow Girl ready to be the Arctic Artist
A unique chance to explore the effects of climate change in art will be undertaken by Argyll artist Lesley Burr this summer, when she travels to South Baffin Island in the Arctic circle. Lesley, a former ‘Glasgow Girls’ painter, was chosen by the Friends of Scott Polar Research Institute to become the ‘artist in residence’…
Read MoreAly Bain is Scotland’s master of the fiddle
Aly Bain is one of Scotland’s most popular entertainers. No New Year is complete without Aly – and musical partner Phil Cunningham – bringing in the New Year. The musician tells Scottish Field about the influences on his life. I was born in Shetland, in a house on Market Street in Lerwick, down by the…
Read MoreSound Lodge offers idyllic shoreside luxury living
Incredible shoreside views with a private jetty are available in this stunning, unique architect-designed home. Presented for sale by Harper Macleod LLP, this is a once in a lifetime opportunity to acquire an exceptional, unique, detached property, undoubtedly one of the finest modern homes the agents have seen, set in around 1.5 acres in a…
Read MoreTen fantastic places to visit in… Stirlingshire
Callander, Aberfoyle and Port of Menteith in Stirlingshire offer some of the most beautiful scenery in the country. But there’s far more to them than just the scenery, as we present the latest in our series of ten places to visit. ARDGATY RED KITES The red kite feeding station near Doune offers extraordinary views of…
Read MoreScotland’s most northerly inhabited island
Scottish Field travelled to the most northerly inhabited island in Scotland to stay in a restored Georgian mansion. WHERE IS UNST AND WHY DO I WANT TO GO THERE? Unst is the most northerly inhabited island in Great Britain. The third largest of the Shetland islands (after Mainland – the main island and Yell), it…
Read MoreTwo Scottish favourites to return to our screens
STV has commissioned new series of two popular programmes The People’s History Show and Animal 999. These programmes have been recommisioned from independent production companies Up Next Studios and Demus Productions. The People’s History Show is produced by Up Next Studios. Fronted by historian Fergus Sutherland and presenter Jennifer Reoch, the magazine show has been…
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