Posts Tagged ‘writing’
Crime writers will be murder on the football pitch
Crime writers from all over the country are coming together for the Bloody Scotland festival this weekend – and it will be murder! Bloody Scotland is Scotland’s International Crime Writing Festival, providing a showcase for the best crime writing from Scotland and the world, unique in that it was set up by a group of…
Read MoreIt’s not a tall tale – storytelling centre is on the way
A first glimpse inside the newly restored Moat Brae House, where Peter Pan began, has revealed the extent of the work undertaken to save a Scottish architectural gem. The B listed Georgian house, dating from 1823, was designed by Walter Newall and was regarded as being such a fine building it was often referred to…
Read MoreGet ready to step back in time in the Highlands
A special celebration of Highland heritage is to get underway later this month. For three weeks, from Friday 28 September, the Highland Archaeology Festival will offer throughout the Highlands a range of walks, talks, workshops, exhibitions, the annual conference, special children’s activities and other events for all ages. Now in its 25th year, the 2018…
Read MoreSpecial roadshows for farmers are lined-up
Scottish farmers are to be offered advice on everything from accounting to writing a will at roadshows which are to be held around the country. The series of Planning for the Future events have been organised by the Scottish Government’s Farm Advisory Service (FAS), in collaboration with NFU Scotland (NFUS) and the Scottish Land Commission.…
Read MoreOne thousand voices unite to end Blas Festival
Nearly 1000 young musicians impressed a Highland crowd with an incredible showcase of Scottish music and culture, alongside the top names in traditional music earlier this evening. With support from the Year of Young People 2018 Event Fund, the Blas Festival, organised by Fèisean nan Gàidheal in partnership with The Highland Council, came to a…
Read MoreFair is foul and foul is fair in the Great Witch Hunt
In our open society of the 21st century, where people are allowed to practice their believes, it’s easy to forget about the Great Witch Hunt in Scotland. It’s 421 years since they took place, during which time hundreds of men and women were tried and tortured in a campaign led by fear and paranoia. From…
Read MoreAre you a business in the Scottish countryside?
Businesses throughout the Scottish countryside are being encouraged to nominate themselves in the 2019 Scottish Rural Awards. The ultimate benchmark of success in Scotland’s countryside, the Scottish Rural Awards are now in their fifth year and are partnered by Scottish Field and the Scottish Countryside Alliance. A set of 13 categories are open for nominations, including…
Read MoreUnderbelly celebrates its Fringe success
A Fringe venue which spent over £500,000 on 2018 shows this year has been delighted with its best year of awards, critical reception and ticket sales. Over 200 shows, 17 awards and nominations, over £40,000 raised for charities, over 500 four and five star reviews made 2018 a terrific Fringe for Underbelly and its companies…
Read MoreThe man who destroyed Edinburgh Castle and Arthur’s Seat
Two of Edinburgh’s most famous landmarks are destroyed during the Festival in a new action adventure story from a Scots comedy writer. Earlier this week, Scottish Field reviewed Death on the Mile, a full-cast audio adventure story by Donald McLeary, from Rutherglen in South Lanarkshire. Donald co-writes award winning Radio 4 comedy Fags, Mags and…
Read MoreThe search is on for book learning professionals
The search is on for Scotland’s top teacher or librarian. Nominations have now opened for the Scottish Book Trust’s Learning Professional Award 2019. Now in its third year, the award recognises a teacher or librarian who has had a powerful impact on the reading culture of young people and adults in their community. The award…
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