Paul McGann and the April issue in the Scottish Field podcast

Former Doctor Who star Paul McGann is the special guest in the 40th Scottish Field podcast. The Withnail and I, Monocled Mutineer and Hornblower actor was in Scotland on Sunday, and he took time out to chat to Scottish Field about his love of silent film, as well as some of his work in Scotland.…

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Travel through 60 years of art and culture

Highlights from six decades of artistic inspiration are currently on display as the Lillie Art Gallery in Milngavie marks a magical milestone. The Lillie at 60 features artworks which were originally part of Robert Lillie’s bequest in 1949, as well as works by Robert himself, his sister and Michael Bowley – architect of the popular…

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From Vogue Lips to sculpted horses at Borders Art Fair

Elegant sculpted horses and colourful lips made using pages from Vogue plumped up with recycled jeans are just some of the fantastic and fun creations at this week’s Borders Art Fair. BAF’s return after being forced to cancel due to COVID marks a welcome revival of a weekend event that has a growing reputation, attracting…

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Enjoy our exclusive podcast chat with Sam Heughan

Series six of Outlander is currently showing in the UK on STARZPLAY, starring Sam Heughan once again as Jamie Fraser. Last year, Scottish Field’s chief sub-editor Rosie Morton had a lengthy chat with Sam, and this week, we’ve compiled the best bits of her chat with Sam into one episode! So, sit back, relax, and…

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Artist’s work will help Marie Curie’s Great Daffodil Appeal

To raise funds for Marie Curie’s Great Daffodil Appeal, a daughter has donated her late artist mother’s work. The proceeds raised will go to the charity whose nurses who played a role towards the end of her life. Helen Burdon from West Lothian, has donated 65 pieces by her mum, Yvonne Hutchinson, who began a…

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A unique Gaelic Festival coming to Tighnabruaich

Tighnabruaich is hosting a unique Gaelic Festival as part of International Gaelic Week and the Year of Storytelling. Taking place on March 26, this will be a fun-packed family introduction to Scotland’s Gaelic language and heritage. Special guest presenters and performers include: Gillebride MacMillan of Outlander fame, Àdhamh Ó Broin film and media consultant and…

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Henry VIII’s wives are back, with the joy of SIX

An exhilarating feminist retelling and reclamation of Henry VIII’s six wives SIX : The Musical is back in Edinburgh with a brand-new dynamic cast at the Festival Theatre from 15 – 26 March. Written by Toby Morrow and Lucy Moss, this 80-minute experimental and gutsy pop musical first premiered at the Edinburgh Fringe Festival in…

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Youth company to present its first live production

Dundee Rep Young Company is extremely excited to present its first live theatre production – OPTIMISM. Directed by Jess Thorpe and Tashi Gore, Dundee Rep’s associate directors, the Young Company devised the show based on the Company members’ personal experiences. Perfectly capturing the zeitgeist and exploring themes such as the global pandemic, Brexit, social media,…

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Artist to hold her first solo exhibition

In her first solo exhibition at the Doubtfire gallery, an evocative collection of landscape paintings is presented by award winning artist Sarah Knox. There You Feel Free will run from 23 March – 23 April. Sarah’s work captures an ephemeral feeling through expressive atmosphere, light and colour – landscapes where your mind is free to…

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