Posts Tagged ‘shetland’
The Big Friendly Giant of the seas around Scotland
With its gaping jaws and vicious glare, the basking shark looks a ferocious predator. But this mysterious creature has no interest in human flesh and deserves its protected status in Scotland’s waters. The basking shark has always been surrounded by myth. Shetland fishermen believed that the world’s second largest fish attached itself to the hulls…
Read MoreLittle newborn rarebreeds spring to life
The education farm at Dumfries House estate has welcomed the first of its 2019 new rare breeds arrivals. The first chicks from the prized Scots Grey and Scots Dumpy breeds of hen arrived last week, joining the British Landrace piglets that arrived in mid-February. Last year saw the birth of 18 Shetland Geese, 28 Black-laced…
Read More10 tragic maritime disasters in Scotland’s cruel seas
This year marks the 100th anniversary of the sinking of the Iolaire. But sadly, it’s not the only maritime disaster to have affected Scotland over the years. War, storms, human error and the sheer destructive power of the ocean have all contributed to a number of tragic losses in Scotland’s waters Here we list 10…
Read MoreScottish Ensemble string new concerts together
Scotland’s pioneering string orchestra, Scottish Ensemble, will collaborate with three virtuosic multi-instrumentalists in March. They will have a celebration of the similarities and differences between musical traditions of countries across Europe and the Middle East. Continental Drift is set to explore the connections between the music of Western Europe during the Renaissance and Baroque periods,…
Read MoreLife on a Scots ferry and living with dementia
STV will broadcast two brand new, 30-minute documentaries made by Scots next month. The will be shown as part of This is Scotland, a documentary and new talent initiative run by the Scottish Documentary Institute (SDI) in association with Screen Scotland. The first of the documentaries, All Aboard, broadcast on Friday 8 March at 8pm,…
Read MoreLearn the secrets of where a top chef sources food
A leading chef-patron is inviting Scottish Field readers to discover the secrets of his private garden this year. Fred Berkmiller, from l’escargot bleu, l’escargot blanc and Bar a Vin, will be taking us into his garden throughout the year in a series of videos revealing just what goes into these leading restaurants. Fred started his…
Read MoreFour romantic Scottish locations to propose at
Scotland’s beauty and romantic locations are known the world over. Robert Burns was inspired to write poetry about it; members of the Royal family have been married in it; even members of the public have decided to pop the question at one of its darker visitor attractions. Scotland is often named the most romantic destination,…
Read MoreMore fishy tales from the port of Peterhead
The real life story of working in Peterhead continues tonight on BBC One Scotland with the third episode of Fish Town. James Cosmo is the narrator of Fish Town, which features the real-life stories of people working on land and at sea to put the fish on our plates. In tonight’s episode, the Peterhead boat Amity is on…
Read MoreUp Helly Aa is such a hit with its annual visitors
Shetland’s annual Viking festival of fire is taking place this week. Up Helly Aa 2019 is being held on Tuesday, 29 January, and will be a huge draw for not just islanders, but visitors too. Rowan Slaney, who is based on London, came up to Up Helly Aa last year and loved her time there.…
Read MoreCelebrate a rural Christmas this weekend
Stargazing, carol-singing, a pantomime and a festive craft fair are part of an action-packed programme planned for the National Museum of Rural Life’s Christmas Fair at the Farm event. It will take place at the East Kilbride attraction on Sunday, 9 December. This special festive countryside celebration includes the chance to see donkeys in a…
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