Culture
The Steamie returns for a short run at The Hydro
One of the most iconic and best-loved Scottish plays, Tony Roper’s The Steamie, returns for a limited run at the SSE Hydro in Glasgow from today, until 31 December. A 13-strong dance and music ensemble joins the starry cast of Louise McCarthy (Magrit), Gayle Telfer Stevens (Dolly), Mary McCusker (Mrs Culfeathers), Fiona Wood (Doreen) and…
Read MoreDon’t be frozen out with The Snow Queen on TV
A Christmas Eve treat is on the way with a special live performance of Scottish Ballet’s The Snow Queen. In a year of celebrations for Scotland’s national dance company, Scottish Ballet’s 50th anniversary comes to a spectacular close with the world premiere of CEO/ Artistic Director Christopher Hampson’s The Snow Queen. BBC Scotland audiences will…
Read MoreCurtain rises as Oor Wullie takes to the stage
As a twenty-something lassie fae Dundee, there are a couple of things I’m sure of. You’re generally considered posh if you stay in the Ferry (Broughty Ferry), if you’re meeting anyone in the town – be it friend, granny, or probably even a Tinder date now- you’ll meet outside Boots at the Overgate shopping centre.…
Read MoreA journey of discovery returns for the New Year
From New Year’s Day to Burns Night on 25 January, Message from the Skies returns for a free journey of discovery through the streets of Edinburgh. Message from the Skies 2020 – Shorelines, presents a collection of written pieces to Scotland reflecting on our relationship with our seas, waters and coasts and our maritime heritage…
Read MoreTrust makes a declaration on property’s heritage
Conservation charity the National Trust for Scotland has announced its plans to invest over £700,000 at one of its properties. The investment at the House of Dun, near Montrose, will completely re-purpose the property, which encompasses the Montrose Basin Nature Reserve, as a historical park for Angus which tells the story of the county, the…
Read MoreTake a trip back in time with Scottish Field
It’s been another busy year at Scottish Field – both in print and online. Over the last 12 months, we’ve brought you thousands of pages of the best of Scotland, celebrating the fine and the good of our nation. To mark the end of 2019, we’ve decided to delve into the extensive, and in places…
Read MoreAnnual exhibition opens at Royal Scottish Academy
Scotland’s two leading arts organisations have joined forces for the second time to present an ambitious and dynamic annual exhibition. This will bring together the best in contemporary art and design in a collaboration at the Royal Scottish Academy in Edinburgh. The Society of Scottish Artists (SSA) and Visual Arts Scotland (VAS) present SSA | VAS…
Read MoreAll’s Fair in love and knitting on the Fair Isle
The story of how a young couple stopped Fair Isle being cleared of its people, in the process saving a community and an ancient way of life, is an inspiring tale. In 2013, crofter Stewart Thomson span more than six miles of Shetland wool on his hand-crafted spinning wheel. That’s none-too-shabby considering that the island…
Read MoreSinging and ringing – a picture special
The three spires of St Mary’s Episcopal Cathedral dominate the western Edinburgh skyline and the voices of the choir and the peal of its bells ensure the church is always full of joyous noise. St Mary’s Cathedral is the largest ecclesiastical building in Scotland. It was imagined following the result of an architectural competition arranged…
Read MoreTribute to Coulter’s Candy is finally complete
The Coulter’s Candy feature in Galashiels has been completed with the installation of sculptures dedicated two of the lullaby’s main characters. The statues of a boy and girl – named Little Jock and Wee Jeannie – are a tribute to Robert Coltart’s world famous children’s lullaby which references both. The new additions will sit alongside…
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