Culture
Feis Rois making waves with traditional music
Fèis Rois is helping to turn the tide for traditional music in Scotland through its innovative work with young people and vibrant Gaelic culture and arts programmes. Scotland is known internationally for its traditional music. But we might have been singing a different tune, if it wasn’t for organisations such as Fèis Rois. Not only…
Read MoreThe life and times of entrepreneur Michelle Mone
Michelle Mone is one of Scotland’s top entrepreneurs. She built up her lingerie business, Ultimo, which she sold in 2014, and tells Scottish Field of her childhood ambition, obsessive compulsive disorder and why she loves the Borders and Gleneagles. She was awarded an OBE in the 2010 New Year honours, before becoming Baroness Mone of…
Read MoreThe magic of Motown casts its spell in Glasgow
For some unknown reason, soul music has never been my thing. I love my pop – I dance to disco ‘cos I don’t like rock – and somehow, soul has just never quite entered the sphere of my musical tastes So, going to see Motown: The Musical was going to be an interesting experience. I…
Read MoreMore than 160 object to BT’s Highland phone removal plans
More than 160 objections have been made to BT proposals to remove 110 payphones across the Highland Council area. Under Ofcom guidelines, the local authorities are responsible for co-ordinating consultation responses on behalf of their local community for any proposed removal of public payphones. Objections to removal can be made, but this must be based…
Read MoreBeautiful art-inspired gifts that are perfect for Christmas
The joy and beauty of Scotland’s national art collection – expertly translated into stunning items that will make the perfect gift. With items to wear, eat, create with, plan with, design with, decorate with or simply gaze at – there really is something for everyone this festive season. What’s more, all the profits go to…
Read MoreEmerging artists to be showcased at the Usher Hall
Scotland’s musical stars of the future are showcased at Edinburgh’s Usher Hall in Emerging Artists series. The Usher Hall and Live Music Now Scotland have partnered to present a series of special concerts at Usher Hall that showcase the best upcoming musical talent from Scotland. Concerts in December and January include New Antonine Brass, Jacopo…
Read More10 creepy Scottish ghost stories for Halloween
From hell hounds to poltergeists, Scotland has no shortage of spooky stories. We round up 10 of our favourites which you may not have heard of… 1. The Ghost In The Bath Blythswood Square in Glasgow was the place to live in the 1800s, but when Captain Smythe moved into his new des res he…
Read MoreBig change at Scottish National Gallery of Modern Art
The Scottish National Gallery of Modern Art has temporarily closed the doors of its Café Modern Two until December. Working alongside catering partner, Heritage Portfolio, an extensive refurbishment programme will be carried out over the next few weeks to refresh the café, on Belford Road, Edinburgh, in order to pave the way for an exciting new…
Read MoreThe December 2019 edition of Scottish Field is out now
The December 2019 edition of Scottish Field is now available. In this packed 208 pages, we get into the festive spirit as we do Christmas in style with a feast in the lavish surroundings of Duns Castle. Editor Richard Bath said: ‘Being a simple soul, as soon as I start to think about Christmas –…
Read MoreThree days until reopening after multi-million revamp
Aberdeen Art Gallery is set to reopen this weekend following a once-in a lifetime £34.6million investment to create a major cultural attraction in the heart of the Granite City. This world-class arts complex, which aims to be a must-visit attraction for both local residents and tourists alike, will throw its new doors open to the…
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