Culture
Preview: King’s Panto – Goldilocks and The Three Bears
It is tantalisingly close to the most wonderful time of the year… While a debate between those who put their Christmas tree up before December 1st and those who don’t has been running riot across my social media channels (FYI anytime before December 1st is wrong) – there is one thing that the whole nation…
Read MoreMilitary tattoo tickets go on sale next week
The Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo has announced tickets for the 2020 show – ‘The Platinum Edition’ – will go on sale from 10am on Monday, 2 December, as celebrations for the momentous 70-year anniversary year begin. Following military contributions to the Edinburgh International Festival of Music and Drama in 1948 and 1949, the Tattoo has…
Read MoreMuseum tackling loneliness and isolation
National Museums Scotland has introduced two new outreach activities to its Loneliness and Isolation Project. These are being, supported by players of People’s Postcode Lottery, as part of the organisation’s efforts to make both its collections and the Museum experience even more inclusive and accessible. In an extension of their children’s Early Doors for Autism…
Read MoreThe January 2020 edition of Scottish Field is out now
The December 2020 edition of Scottish Field is now available. In this packed 196 page issue, we celebrate the stunning scenery of our land, as we look at the natural beauty of Scotland. Editor Richard Bath said: ‘There is no better time of the year to be a photographer. As autumn gives way to winter,…
Read MoreSporting legend to be honoured at new attraction
The youngest-ever winner of BBC Sports Personality of the Year will be celebrated along with other world-beaters. Provost Skene’s House in Aberdeen will re-open as a new visitor attraction in autumn 2021. It is being redeveloped by Aberdeen City Council to tell the story of the region’s global impact in the fields of sport, science,…
Read MoreScots artist to display short film in Israel
Scottish artist Rachel Maclean is to stage her first work in Israel. The exhibition at the Tel Aviv Museum of Art is comprised of a video installation titled Spite Your Face (2017, 37 mins), which was first exhibited at the Venice Biennale in 2017, where Rachel represented Scotland. The protagonist of the film, Pic, is…
Read More13th Cromarty Film Festival plans announced
The full programme has been announced for the 13th annual Cromarty Film Festival. Guests including best-selling author Denise Mina, acclaimed journalist Lesley Riddoch, sound engineer to the stars Stuart Wilson and directors Zara Balfour and Vicki Lesley will introduce some of their favourite films and more at the Black Isle town 6-8 December Everywhere from…
Read MorePheasant feather artist makes a pleasant card
A Scottish-based artist has created the Christmas card for a leading outdoor clothing firm – using a pheasant feather. This year Schöffel Country have teamed up with esteemed artist Clare Brownlow to create their official Christmas card, which depicts the iconic Oakham fleece gilet. Clare, who studied art at Edinburgh College of Art and Leith…
Read MoreA modern Frankenstein – with Mary Shelley at its heart
Frankenstein – it’s a book that’s become a monster in itself over the years. Mary Shelley’s Gothic tale, first published in 1818, has gone on to inspire adaptations on stage and screen, both large and small, in comic strip form, animated, and virtually any other media form you can think of. Mary Shelley’s Frankenstein is…
Read MoreChristmas at the Botanics opens for third year
Christmas at the Botanics has opened at the Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh, unveiling a series of magical light installations inspired by Christmas. This year’s event is set to be more spectacular than ever; with over one million twinkling lights, more than 4500 metres of cabling, 250 metres of garlands, 4480 candles and 60 Moroccan lamps…
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