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Detail announced for 2024 Edinburgh International Festival
The Edinburgh International Festival has announced details of next year’s programme. The theme for the 2024 festival, the second one under director Nicola Benedetti, will follow the theme of the “Rituals That Unite Us”. Five opera productions will feature in the programme, including a new version of Carmen created by the French company that first…
Read MoreMerry festivities! Relax into Scottish Field’s December issue
Scottish Field’s December magazine is out now and here’s what we have in store for you… This month the Hebridean Baker, Coinneach MacLeod, shares his tips for the perfect festive feast. The team travelled to the Isle of Lewis to meet Coinneach for a delicious but surprisingly low-fuss Christmas meal that will stay long in…
Read MoreScottish university returns tribal warrior skulls to Taiwan
The skulls of four tribal warriors killed nearly 150 years ago have been returned to a Taiwanese Indigenous community by Edinburgh University. The Paiwan tribesmen were killed during a Japanese invasion of southern Taiwan. It is believed their skulls were taken as war trophies and came into the university’s possession in 1907. The university presented…
Read MoreScottish Landscape Awards: Haunting depiction of Bass Rock picks up top prize
The winners of the inaugural Scottish Landscape Awards have been announced after nearly 3,000 entries. Kate Davis and David Moore took home the top prize of £10,000 for their haunting and lyrical artwork BASS ROCK. The winning piece was made by weaving musical scores selected from Songs of the North Vol 1. The collection of…
Read MoreNational Trust for Scotland podcast with Jackie Bird returns
The National Trust for Scotland’s podcast, Love Scotland, has returned for a seventh season. Hosted by journalist and broadcaster Jackie Bird, the new season is packed with fascinating stories of the country’s rich history. With a new episode released every Friday until 15 December, Jackie has the opportunity to meet with experts, historians, authors, and…
Read MoreEdinburgh author reimagines the gunpowder plot in debut novel Remember, Remember
Debut historical fiction novelist Elle Machray talks to Scottish Field about their new book and Edinburgh as a writer’s muse. ‘Someone can be both a hero and a villain; a revolutionary and a tyrant,’ Elle Machray said from the hard backed wooden chair at Thomas J Walls Coffee, one of their favourite Edinburgh cafes and…
Read MoreEdinburgh author reimagines the gunpowder plot in debut novel Remember, Remember
Debut historical fiction novelist Elle Machray talks to Scottish Field about their new book and Edinburgh as a writer’s muse. ‘Someone can be both a hero and a villain; a revolutionary and a tyrant,’ Elle Machray said from the hard backed wooden chair at Thomas J Walls Coffee, one of their favourite Edinburgh cafes and…
Read MoreLights, cameras, action! The best filming locations in Scotland
We take a look at some of the best filming locations Scotland has to offer. Watch the first episode of BrightWolf’s Big Five, which uncovers the county’s hidden gems. With its stunning landscapes and diverse city centres, it’s easy to see why Scotland has featured as the background to many blockbusters films and TV shows.…
Read MoreAuthor Jenny Colgan to host midnight signing to launch new Christmas novel
Best selling author Jenny Colgan will be hosting a midnight signing to launch her new Christmas novel. Jenny will be at Kays on Victoria Street, Edinburgh, on 12 November to sign copies of her new feel good novel, Midnight at the Christmas Bookshop. The event will mark the first event of Book Week Scotland which…
Read MoreRare renaissance era gilded silverware on display in Edinburgh
An extremely rare silver-gilded ewer and basin from the 16th Century are to go on display in Edinburgh. The Panmure ewer and basin, which are about 437 years old, will go on permanent display at the National Museum of Scotland. During the 16th century, ewers and basins such as these were used by elite members…
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