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Well that was 2023! Enjoy Scottish Field’s January issue
Scottish Field’s January magazine is out now and here’s what we have in store for you… We round out the year by asking seven well-kent Scots for their highlights from the past 12 months and their hopes for 2024, as well as which books and TV series have kept them entertained. Edinburgh-born Scottish curling skip…
Read MoreRare portrait of Queen Charlotte made famous in Bridgerton goes under the hammer
Two rare portraits featuring King George III and his consort Queen Charlotte, whose story has been popularised by hit Netflix series Bridgerton, are to go under the hammer. The paintings by celebrated Scots-born artist Allan Ramsay are estimated to fetch between £25,000 – £30,000. They will be offered live in Edinburgh and online by fine…
Read MoreRare Banksy artwork to be auctioned in Glasgow
A rare Banksy artwork could fetch £60,000 when it is auctioned off in Glasgow. The screenprint, titled AGILE, was produced especially as a gift and includes a personal dedication from the artist. It is expected to be sold for between £40,000 and £60,000 when it goes under the hammer at McTear’s in Glasgow on 14…
Read MoreListen: Hebridean Baker hoping for number one with Gaelic rendition of Auld Lang Syne
The Hebridean Baker Coinneach MacLeod is hoping for a number one hit after releasing a Gaelic rendition of Auld Lang Syne. Previous winners of the Royal National Mòd, Coinneach and his partner Peter MacQueen have joined forces as the Hogmanay Boys to sing Air Sgàth nan Iomadh Linn. Swapping his kitchen for the recording studio,…
Read MoreScottish Ballet returns with a Christmas cracker
SCOTTISH Ballet is set to return this Christmas with Cinders! and will take to the stage in Glasgow, Edinburgh, Aberdeen, Inverness and Newcastle. The ballet company hopes to surprise and delight audiences with their playful take on the classic Cinderella story. This year, the production features a new name, glittering art nouveau designs, and a twist…
Read MoreLove letter to Sir Billy Connolly to be staged at Edinburgh Festival Fringe
He made his breakthrough at the Fringe more than 50 years ago, but now Sir Billy Connolly is being celebrated with a stage show paying tribute to his legendary comedy career. Just days after he celebrated his 81st birthday, the National Theatre of Scotland (NTS) has revealed plans for a festival run next summer of…
Read MoreFort William cinema named as best in the UK
Highland Cinema in Fort William has been named as the best in the UK. Just three years after opening its doors in September 2020, Highland Cinema was named UK Cinema of the Year 2023 at the Big Screen Awards ceremony in London. Run by a small local team, the cinema show a mix of Hollywood…
Read MoreMary Berry visits Enchanted Forest as part of her new Scottish Christmas cook show
National treasure Mary Berry visited The Enchanted Forest as part of her new Scottish Christmas cookery show. The legendary cook paid a visit to the light show back in October to film for an episode in the festive series, with staff sworn to secrecy about her visit. While at the event, Mary enjoyed a short…
Read MoreCollection of coins from 200 years of Celtic British history available to view online
A collection of coins from more than 200 years of Celtic British history is now available to view online. The last time the 200 coins held in The Hunterian, the University of Glasgow’s museum, were catalogued in any form was nearly 120 years ago. Now thanks to the efforts of a group of student volunteers…
Read MoreBust of Sir John of Invergordon once used as doorstop could now be worth £2.5million
An 18th-century bust of Sir John of Invergordon which was once used as a doorstop could now be worth £2.5million. The ‘Bouchardon Bust’ was bought by Invergordon Town Council for just £5 more than 90 years ago. The 1728 bust of MP Sir John Gordon was created by Edme Bouchardon – a French sculptor known…
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