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Review: David Swindle, The Makings of A Murderer at Granite Noir
Scottish detective David Swindle, who caught murderer Peter Tobin, brought his show on snaring serial killers to Aberdeen’s Granite Noir festival this year. Grant Dickie headed to Aberdeen’s Music Hall to find out what really goes on behind the scenes of a murder investigation. I must admit, like most, I have always had interest in…
Read MoreAncient faces brought back to life at Perth Museum
Dramatic facial reconstructions of people who lived up to 4,000 years ago will go on display in Perth, thanks to advanced DNA techniques. Cutting-edge technology was used to bring our ancient ancestors back to life and visitors to Scotland’s new Perth Museum will come face to face with four individuals from the past. It comes…
Read MoreHighland Games trophy missing for 90 years returns home
A Highland Games trophy missing for nearly 90 years has returned home after being found in England. The coveted Rose Bowl trophy was awarded to the top-performing competitor at the annual Cabrach Picnic and Highland Games in Moray, which was stopped back in the 1930s. But in 2022 the games were revived by The Cabrach…
Read MorePhoto Essay: Water of Leith and Dean Village
Photographer Rachel Bolton heads out around the Water of Leith to capture some incredible pictures. When living in a city, it can be difficult to get away from the hustle and bustle, especially if you aren’t able to travel out into the countryside. Luckily, Edinburgh is not only a place of vibrant and exciting opportunities,…
Read MoreWatch: Billy Connolly releases new artwork reflecting on Glasgow childhood and friend Robin Williams
Billy Connolly has released new artwork which reflects on his childhood in Glasgow and remembers his friend, Robin Williams. Sir Billy has launched his Born on a Rainy Day Collection which reflects on his life both in Scotland and his current home in Florida where he created the art. The Glasgow icon is one of…
Read MoreEdinburgh International Film Festival: Sir Sean Connery honoured with new prize backed by actor’s family
Sir Sean Connery is to be honoured with a new award in his name at the Edinburgh International Film Festival. The Sean Connery Prize for Feature Filmmaking Excellence is a collaboration between the festival and the Sean Connery Foundation. A shortlist of 10 world-premiere feature films will be screened at the festival with the winner…
Read MoreClan Ewing to choose its first clan chief in 250 years
In 1566 they fought alongside Mary Queen of Scots at the Battle of Langside, but Clan Ewing has been without a chief since 1776. Now, after 250 years, hopes are high a new leader will be appointed – before it’s too late. The last known Chief of Clan Ewing was Robert Ewing of Craigtoun, who…
Read MoreWatch: Runrig farewell concert come turned into a film
They played their final concert to devoted fans at Stirling Castle in 2018, but now Runrig’s farewell has been immortalised in a new film. The Last Dance, an emotional telling of their final concert, will be released in April to celebrate the band’s 50th anniversary year. A documentary exploring their humble beginning from the Isle of…
Read MoreScotland Through A Lens: Sylvan Buckley, Dynamic Scotland Photography
From capturing the Milky Way on the Isle of Skye to sunrise at Ben A’an, Scotland’s dramatic landscapes provide the perfect inspiration for Sylvan Buckley. I sort of fell into photography really, I’ve always enjoyed the outdoors and a little bit of hill walking in my spare time. I always liked to take some…
Read MoreSpring into Scottish Field’s March issue
A look at what’s on the pages of Scottish Field’s March magazine… Producer’s Corner: We speak to the wonderful ladies from Lussa Gin for this month’s Producer’s Corner. You can read about their incredible journey HERE. James Crawford: The author and TV presenter sits down for a chat with us and we discover how he…
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