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Feeling ruff for dogs’ charity Christmas breakfast
Santa Paws is coming to town next weekend. On Sunday, 3 December, the award-winning, dog-friendly Mercat Grill is holding Santa Paws – a perfect and pawtastic Christmas-themed breakfast event for dog owners and their beloved, four-legged friends to get into the festive spirit and raise vital funds for the Edinburgh Dog and Cat Home. The…
Read MoreAberdeenshire castle ready to get into the festive spirit
The National Trust for Scotland’s Fyvie Castle will be brimming with season’s greetings as it hosts a Christmas festival next weekend. Running from 1 to 3 December, Santa will be taking pride of place in the Billiards Room on Saturday 2 and Sunday 3 December. All weekend long there will be carol singing, roaring fires…
Read MoreBagpipes inspire new work for BBC Scottish Symphony Orchestra
The BBC Scottish Symphony Orchestra to premiere a new work inspired by the bagpipes. The orchestra has signalled its commitment both to contemporary music and Scottish culture by commissioning two new works by composers inspired by Scotland and Scottish identity. The new works will be premiered on Saturday 9 December at Glasgow City Halls. BBC…
Read MoreGiant advent calendar offers lots of treats in Edinburgh
An advent calendar with a difference is coming to Edinburgh. Historic Environment Scotland’s John Sinclair House will be the first of a number of buildings across the capital celebrating the festive season by throwing open its doors for 24 Doors of Advent, as part of Edinburgh’s Christmas programme. John Sinclair House, which is home to…
Read MoreÂŁ30million Aberdeen Art Gallery project delayed for at least 12 months – just as it was supposed to open
The construction schedule for the ÂŁ30m redevelopment of Aberdeen Art Gallery is set to be extended – even though the project was originally scheduled for completion before the end of this year. Contractors responsible for the project are in ongoing discussions with Aberdeen City Council to confirm a completion date for the project, with the…
Read MoreFormer croft buildings offers island charm
A charming former croft house on the idyllic Isle of Iona has hit the market. House hunters seeking the serenity of life on an island while living in a home filled with character are being offered this exceptionally rare opportunity with Lagnagiogan. Situated in the heart of the Isle of Iona, Lagnagiogan is a former…
Read MoreNew Peatreekers whisky aims to shake up the establishment
A new whisky inspired by outlaws has been designed to challenge the ÂŁ4bn whisky industry. Peatreekers is an innovative new whisky brand, which is set to challenge the traditional market by drawing on the spirit’s rebellious history, has been unveiled by an entrepreneurial young Scot. Peatreekers whisky, a secret blend of premium Islay malts, pays…
Read MoreStirling University bestows honorary degrees at its winter graduation
A celebrated novelist and the first director of the Macrobert Arts Centre will receive honorary degrees at the University of Stirling’s winter graduation ceremonies this week. Dr James Robertson and Anthony Phillips will join more than 800 graduands receiving awards at two ceremonies today (Friday, 24 November). Born in Kent but raised in the shadow…
Read MoreWhisky blog: Distillery returns after a gap of 99 years
Scottish Field’s new whisky blogger is James Robertson. On November 15, the first two bottles of legal single malt in 99 years were drawn from Cask No1, at a ceremony held at the Annandale Distillery, Annan. This Lowlands Distillery, which in the past provided part of the whisky for Johnnie Walker closed in December…
Read MoreScottish tourist route picks up top award from travel writers
A stunning Scottish tourist route has collected a Merit award from the British Guild of Travel Writers Annual Tourism Awards. The award, presented earlier this week at Inverness Botanic Gardens to Gaelle Delagrave, head of brand and communications at the North Coast 500, is the culmination of a nomination which was initially made by travel…
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