Culture
James McAvoy’s triumphant Scots stage return
Any expectations I may have had about what to expect from James McAvoy’s return to the Glasgow stage in Cyrano de Bergerac were thrown out the window in seconds. I had known it would be a contemporary version of the Edmond Rostand classic, about the poet with a large nose, who is obsessed with a…
Read MoreHippfest film event returns to great acclaim
The Hippodrome Silent Film Festival is celebrating the success of its 12th edition with the return of live and in-person events. These were held at the Hippodrome, Scotland’s oldest purpose built cinema, in Bo’ness. Organised by Falkirk Community Trust, HippFest 2022, as it is affectionately known, ran for five days from Wednesday 16 to Sunday…
Read MoreEdinburgh’s festivals ready for anniverary year
Ahead of the opening of the first festival of their 75th anniversary year, the Edinburgh Festivals have issued a ‘declaration of intent’. 2022 is the 75th anniversary of Edinburgh’s birth as a world leading festival city. Formed in the shadow of a worldwide cataclysm, the first festivals sought to use culture as a healing balm…
Read MoreA celebration of artistic ambition, style and creativity
Yardworks Festival, one of Europe’s biggest and best events dedicated to street art and graffiti, will return to SWG3 this summer. The team behind Scotland’s leading multi-disciplinary arts venue SWG3 have confirmed that their outdoors space in the west end of Glasgow will once again be transformed into a concrete playground where colour, creativity and…
Read MorePaul 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.…
Read MoreTravel 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…
Read MoreFrom 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…
Read MoreEnjoy 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…
Read MoreArtist’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…
Read MoreA 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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