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Mackintosh tea room rescued by National Trust for Scotland
The last surviving tea room designed by Charles Rennie Mackintosh has been rescued by the National Trust for Scotland. Designed by the renowned architect in 1903, Mackintosh at the Willow in Glasgow’s Sauchiehall Street is considered one of the city’s most important contributions towards modernism. The tea room was reopened five years ago after a £10m…
Read MoreHebridean Baker teams up with CalMac to host new podcast
The Hebridean Baker has teamed up with CalMac to host a new podcast taking listeners on a voyage around Scotland’s storied islands. The podcast will transport listeners to Scotland’s west coast in a series of ten episodes, which will be available from 16 January with each focusing on a different island Coinneach Macleod will be…
Read MoreReverend Richard Coles brings his new show to Scotland
Having added new dates to his UK tour, Reverend Richard Coles is coming to Scotland. Ahead of his Scottish escapades, the broadcaster, former vicar and member of The Communards speaks with chief sub-editor Rosie Morton about what audiences can expect… We’re very excited to hear that you’re taking your show Borderline National Trinket to Scotland.…
Read MoreRelax into Scottish Field’s February issue
Scottish Field’s February magazine is out now and here’s what we have in store for you… Paw and order: We join Police Scotland’s latest recruits Dee and Russell as the two adorable Sprocker spaniels begin their training. Archie MacPherson: The voice of Scottish football for over 50 years, Archie MacPherson reveals his true passions in life.…
Read MoreScotland Through A Lens: Brian Pollack
Keen mountain climber Brian Pollock speaks about his landscape photography, as featured in the February 2024 edition of Scottish Field magazine. I was born near Glasgow in the west of Scotland, where I have lived more or less my entire life. My early childhood was typical for a boy amongst the last generation to remember knocking…
Read MoreActor Russell Crowe reveals he is related to Scottish Jacobite
Actor Russell Crowe has revealed he is related to Scottish Jacobite Simon Fraser, the 11th Lord Lovat. The Gladiator star said he has been investigating his family roots, and came across new ‘fascinating’ discoveries, including a Scottish connection. On X, formerly Twitter, he told fans how he is related to Simon Fraser, the 11th Lord…
Read MoreScotland’s part in the Cold War to be told in new exhibition
Scotland’s critical position on the frontline of the Cold War will be explored in a new exhibition. Nearly 200 objects, many on display for the first time, will be brought together to tell the stories of the Scots at the centre of this global conflict at the National Museum of Scotland. Scotland’s geography and topography…
Read MoreNational Library buys first Broons annual after decade long search
The National Library of Scotland has bought a copy of the first ever Broons annual for its collection after a ten year search. The Broons annuals, publication by DC Thomson, are some of the most important publications in 20th century Scotland, and went on to become a festive favourite alongside the Oor Wullie books. The…
Read MoreFleece from Dolly the sheep donated to National Museums Scotland
A fleece from Dolly the sheep has been donated to National Museums Scotland. The fleece, which recently appeared on the Antiques Roadshow, has been donated by Dr William A. Ritchie, the embryologist on the Roslin Institute team that created Dolly, the world’s first cloned mammal. Equipment, including sharpened glass pipettes and an electrical fusion machine…
Read MoreScottish Field’s 12 days of Christmas…Day 12
Christmas is coming, and Scottish Field is on hand to help you find the perfect gift for your loved ones. From December 13 to 24, we are bringing 12 great deals for you and your loved ones to enjoy. Each day we’ll highlight our fantastic offers, and you can find them all here in the…
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