Posts Tagged ‘writer’
The Great Scottish Pottery Throw Down: Ones To Watch
Writer Laura Vida has a keen eye for top artistic trends. Introducing us to four talented potters based in Scotland, here is her list of ‘ones to watch’… Not one of these talented potters was born in Scotland. Yet the geology, landscape and climate of their adoptive country is manifest in their work. CLAIRE HENRY…
Read MoreLooking to fight back against global warming
With a title that relates to the classic song Riders on the Storm by the Doors, this book immediately had my attention. However it is far from fun and games as it presents the seriousness of our situation and our rather pathetic fight against global warming. Despite the Coronavirus, Alastair McIntosh still deems global warming…
Read MoreA thriller taking a look at the Scottish oil industry
If you are interested in the pursuit of equality in the workplace but also have a mind for dark thrillers, political corruption, and corporate cover ups, this is the golden nugget. Black Blood follows the story of Danni, a corporate lawyer completing her traineeship before circumstances circling around an abusive partner force her out of…
Read MoreFestival goes online to showcase to the world
For the first time in its 74-year history, the Edinburgh International Festival is offering audiences worldwide the opportunity to experience performances from the comfort of their own homes. There will be 18 full-length performances available to watch for free online. The world’s leading performing arts festival presents its digital programme in partnership with global investment…
Read MoreThe August 2021 issue of Scottish Field is out now
The August edition of Scottish Field has arrived in shops – and we’re celebrating all things gin. This month, we reveal the results of the annual Scottish Field Gin Challenge, as we pick our top drinks in three categories. Editor Richard Bath said: ‘We drinkers seem to have split into two camps over the past…
Read MoreSteve Daniel: Finding wines off the beaten track
Steve Daniel, a buyer at wine importer Hallgarten, is sharing hidden gems from Georgia, Lebanon, and North Macedonia, writes Peter Ranscombe. FEW words make a wine writer’s heart leap like “off the beaten track”. In a world full of pinot grigio and Prosecco, cabernet sauvignon and sauvignon blanc, it’s nice to lift your eyes to…
Read MoreNational Trust for Scotland opens doors on House of Dun
Conservation charity the National Trust for Scotland is ready to take visitors on a trip back in time with the re-opening of the House of Dun heritage park near Montrose. The project, one of the biggest in the charity’s 90th anniversary year, tells the story of Angus, its people and landscape in a fresh and…
Read MoreGuy Grieve and author Alistair Moffat join our podcast
Scottish Field’s weekly podcast continues this week, as we speak with our award-winning columnist Guy Grieve, and acclaimed writer Alistair Moffat. Guy – who has just been diagnosed with Covid but was determined to chat with us – tells us about his life at sea, and what it takes to be a scallop fisherman setting up…
Read MoreGo underground to taste the history of Scotch whisky
Conservation charity the National Trust for Scotland and whisky brand The Glenlivet – two organisations with a long history – have joined forces for a special online event on 1 July. Inspired by the stories of illicit whisky production in Scotland’s past, the first ever meeting of the Underground Whisky Club will give connoisseurs a…
Read MoreBoswell Book Festival is an international hit
People from across the world tuned in to the Boswell Book Festival’s virtual events last week with viewers from the UK, America, Italy, Canada, Australia, China and Norway amongst other countries. The Schools and Families programme saw over 40 schools signing up. The festival delivered a star-studded cast including broadcaster Andrew Marr, Andrew Cotter with…
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