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Storm chase yields 66 copies of rare George Mackay Brown book
A joint appeal by BBC Radio Orkney and the George Mackay Brown Fellowship – to mark the centenary of the Orcadian writer’s birth this year – has found 66 copies of his first published collection of verse, The Storm and Other Poems. The story of the discovery of the books has been told in an…
Read MoreChocs away in the latest episode of our podcast
This week we’re talking chocolate on the Scottish Field podcast. As well as sharing details all about our latest issue, we learn how a healthy chocolate came to be produced in Scotland. We meet Pure Heavenly founder, Stephen Conway, was inspired to launch the brand for his daughters, who are both dairy and gluten intolerant.…
Read MoreWorld Gaelic Week is ready to be held next year
Scotland is to hold the first-ever World Gaelic Week next year. Following on from the international success of #LàAbairtNaGàidhlig or #sayagaelicphraseday during lockdown, Seachdain na Gàidhlig, or World Gaelic Week, will be a seven day programme of events, taking place from Monday March 21 to Sunday 27 2022. Pronounced ‘Shach-keen na Gaaah-lik’ (ch like loch),…
Read MoreCovenant is a Contemporary Conversation with Communities
Nestled within the world famous Findhorn community, the Moray Art Centre is currently home to a ground breaking exhibition. Covenant is bringing communities from the British Army, Moray and Moray Art College together to explore the theme of connections within society. Developed through a conversation between Harry Ross, an artist and Trustee of Moray Art…
Read More£1000 crime writing competition in our podcast
The 28th Scottish Field podcast is just murder to listen to… This week, we tell you about a fantastic crime writing competition which you could enter – and win £1000 with Glencairn Crystal. For the past two years, the world’s favourite whisky glass – The Glencairn Glass – has featured as headline sponsor of the…
Read MoreNational Museum of Rural Life hosting creative fun
Festive fun for all the family is coming to the National Museum of Rural Life. The museum, located in Wester Kittochside, Philipshill Road, East Kilbride is hosting a number of workshops with willow creations at the heart of them, just in time for Christmas. The first is a Willow Star Workshop with Anna Cross, taking…
Read MoreSpring Fling organisers launch new winter art and craft fair
This weekend there’s the chance to browse and buy beautiful paintings, pottery, jewellery and much more direct from around 30 artists and craft makers. The Winter Art and Craft Fair takes place at Easterbrook Hall, Dumfries, on Saturday and Sunday – bringing together members of Dumfries and Galloway’s Uplands CIC arts development agency It’s a…
Read MorePerfect backdrop for dance and movement artists
Dance and movement artists are being offered a unique environment in which to work. Dance Base, Scotland’s national centre for dance, and Jupiter Artland, a contemporary sculpture park and art gallery just outside Edinburgh, are thrilled to announce the five artists selected for the Space, Nature, Nurture Winter Residency Series – a new collaborative residency…
Read MoreBlas Festival returns with performances being streamed
Audiences across the world will once again be able to enjoy performances as part of this month’s Blas Festival. The organisers have decided to stream a selection of the live performances and offer workshops online for all to enjoy. The Blas Festival, which kicks off this Friday November 19, and runs until November 27, celebrates…
Read MoreCelebrating St Andrew’s Day at the home of the saltire
A festival celebrating St Andrew’s Day and the very best of Scottish history, heritage, culture, film, music and food is set to take place later this month. Just a short distance from Scotland’s historic capital city of Edinburgh, The Saltire Festival will host a wide range of events and exhibitions, some of which are free,…
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