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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…

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…

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…

Scotland’s Festival of Light returns to Aberdeen for its 10th year and the line up is as bright and colourful as ever, finds Grant Dickie.  Iconic locations across the Granite City have been transformed by light for the tenth year in a row, as SPECTRA curates a collection of immersive and striking artworks for this…

Many a musical has attempted to belt its way to immortality. Still, few have come as close to achieving it as Jesus Christ Superstar, the Vatican-blessed rock opera by Tim Rice and Andrew Lloyd Webber. Closing in the West End after a record-breaking 3358 West End performances, director Timothy Sheader’s Olivier Award-winning revival continued to…

Outland star Graham McTavish has released a new short film with the National Galleries of Scotland. The Scottish actor dives into the dramatic seascape that is William McTaggart’s, The Sailing of the Emigrant Ship, in the newest film in the Perspectives series by National Galleries. The Outlander actor explores how the painting resonates with his…

It was 90 days that changed the history of women’s rugby and saved the sport for generations to come. But now the story of how Scotland rescued the 1994 rugby World Cup is being brought to the stage. The tournament in 1994 was originally meant to be hosted by the Netherlands, but just 90 days before…

He learned about traditional music in his school ceilidh band, but now singer and mandolin player Calum McIlroy has been named Scotland’s Young Traditional Musician. The BBC Radio Scotland contest is renowned as one of the biggest platforms for emerging talent in traditional music. It has been a springboard for numerous Scottish traditional music exponents…

Scottish star Jack Lowden is set to return to the stage in his home country for the first time in a decade when he makes his debut at the Edinburgh International Festival. The Slow Horses actor made his theatrical debut in Black Watch back in 2010, but is heading back to stage this year to…