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NTS shines light on Christmas traditions
THE National Trust for Scotland (NTS) has been shedding some light on Scotland’s Christmas traditions in the run-up to the big day. The conservation charity used the research it collated to create authentic decorations for Castle Fraser in Aberdeenshire during the run-up to Christmas. Jo Riley, NTS’s collections care visitor service assistant, said: “With so…
Read MoreAberdeen university backs Jacob’s Ladder bid
THE University of Aberdeen’s Elphinstone Institute is backing a community group’s bid to restore an historic staircase known as Jacob’s Ladder. The Friends of Jacob’s Ladder & Riverside Walk want to restore the steps, which were opened more than 100 years ago to help workers get to Grandholm Mills. The staircase has been closed due…
Read MoreThe latest issue of Scottish Field will get your tails wagging…
THE January issue of Scottish Field magazine is on sale now, both online and in shops. “One of the great joys of this job is random encounters that spark stories or ideas that make the cut and – miraculously – end up in print,” explained editor Richard Bath. “There are a million great untold stories…
Read MoreScottish Ballet’s The Snow Queen adds a sprinkle of Christmas magic
Morag Bootland enjoys a festive night at the ballet. WHEN Scottish Ballet premiered The Snow Queen in 2019 I was blown-away by the costumes, set design and sheer beauty of this reimagining of a Hans Christian Andersen classic. So, I was delighted to hear that The Queen, her wolves and a troop of colourful travellers…
Read MoreRoyal Highland Show is ‘bigger than Hogmanay’
THE Royal Highland Show contributes £39.5 million to Edinburgh’s economy – more than the city’s Hogmanay celebrations, according to new figures. The report by BOP Consulting marks the first time that the show’s financial impact has been measured using the same criteria as Edinburgh’s festivals. The equivalent of 674 full-time jobs are also supported by…
Read MoreEdinburgh’s Hogmanay unveils First Footin’ music gigs
SINGER Callum Beattie is among the performers who’s signed up for “First Footin’”, a new series of gigs unveiled as part of Edinburgh’s Hogmanay. “First Footin’” will feature an afternoon of free live music and performances taking place across the Old Town and New Town in pubs and other venues. Beattie said: “I can’t wait…
Read MoreREVIEW: “The Book of Mormon”, Theatre Royal, Glasgow
Kenny Smith enjoys The Book of Mormon at the Theatre Royal in Glasgow. THE Book of Mormon is one of those shows you’ll see advertised on the Tube in London, and hear people rave about. Created by Trey Parker and Matt Stone, the minds behind adult cartoon smash South Park, and Frozen composer Robert Lopez, this…
Read MoreCulloden scholar Dr Christopher Duffy has died
THE death has been announced of Dr Christopher Duffy, a former chair of the 1745 Association, and researcher into the Battle of Culloden. Duffy studied history at Balliol College in Oxford, graduating with first-class honours, and went on to complete his doctorate. He taught military history at the Royal Military Academy at Sandhurst and at…
Read MoreBugsy Malone the musical opens in Edinburgh
ACCLAIMED production Bugsy Malone, based on the iconic 1976 prohibition era film, opened at The Edinburgh Playhouse last night. After a successful run of shows at Glasgow’s Theatre Royal, audiences in the Scottish capital are now being given the chance to see the world-famous musical and its cast of young performers on stage. This is…
Read MoreUnwrap your festive issue of Scottish Field…
THE December issue of Scottish Field is out now, both in shops and online. As our minds shift towards Christmas, the latest issue of our magazine celebrates the work being undertaken by a local hero. “Given that this is our Christmas issue, I’m pleased to be able to bring the work of David Fox-Pitt to…
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