Culture
A celebration of music with BBC Scotland
Scottish music will be at the heart of BBC Scotland’s output next week, with a selection of musical treats as part of BBC Music Day. Next Friday, 28 September, the day will begin in style with a moment of musical magic that will stop commuters in their tracks at one of Scotland’s busiest railway stations.…
Read MoreThe Johann Strauss Gala tour is coming to Scotland
A celebration of the king of the waltz is coming to Scotland – with music and dance. The Raymond Gubbay production the Johann Strauss Gala has entertained audiences for over four decades and is back in 2019 with a brand-new show, Waltzing in a Winter Wonderland. The Strauss musical dynasty wrote hundreds of uplifting pieces…
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 MoreThe V&A is more than just a museum to Dundee
Scottish Field’s Steph Abbot returned to her home town of Dundee this week ahead of the official opening of the new V&A museum. What a strange and glorious feeling it is to realise that the eyes of the world are firmly focused on the city you call home. This week I experienced a mixture of…
Read MoreScottish Heritage Angel Awards finalists unveiled
The rescue of a historic picture house in Campbeltown, restoration of an early 20th century Japanese Garden at Cowden and a project to promote archaeology in Caithness are among the finalists for the Scottish Heritage Angel Awards 2018. Showcasing a range of diverse heritage projects across the country, other nominees include a group of pupils…
Read MoreFinal stands available for the Edinburgh Art Fair
More than 60 national and international galleries will be selling the work of over 500 artists from all four corners of the globe at Scotland’s premier art fair. The Edinburgh Art Fair is now in its 14th year and has firmly established itself as the largest event of its kind in the UK outside of…
Read MoreThe authentic taste of Spain is coming to Edinburgh
A taste of Spain and a film are coming to Edinburgh. Attendees will be able to enjoy Spanish food and flamenco as Andalusia comes to Scotland for a gastronomic night. Edinburgh Spanish Film Festival will be screening the film April Fair on October 5m at Potterrow, at 5/6 Bristo Square. A fun fun-filled night of…
Read MoreLet there be light at Kirkcudbright festival
International soprano Emma Morwood yesterday sang in what could be the world’s smallest opera house for the programme launch of next month’s Kirkcudbright Festival of Light. The 10-day event, from 5-14 October, is a celebration of the remarkable quality of light in the southern Scottish town which has attracted and inspired generations of artists. The…
Read MoreYour first look inside the new V&A Dundee
The V&A Dundee will open its doors to the public for the first time this Saturday. Today its beautiful, light-filled interiors designed by acclaimed Japanese architect Kengo Kuma have been revealed for the first time. As Scotland’s first design museum, V&A Dundee tells a global story, investigating the international importance of design alongside presenting Scotland’s…
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