Merry festivities! Relax into Scottish Field’s December issue

Scottish Field’s December magazine is out now and here’s what we have in store for you… This month the Hebridean Baker, Coinneach MacLeod, shares his tips for the perfect festive feast. The team travelled to the Isle of Lewis to meet Coinneach for a delicious but surprisingly low-fuss Christmas meal that will stay long in…

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Scottish university returns tribal warrior skulls to Taiwan

The skulls of four tribal warriors killed nearly 150 years ago have been returned to a Taiwanese Indigenous community by Edinburgh University. The Paiwan tribesmen were killed during a Japanese invasion of southern Taiwan. It is believed their skulls were taken as war trophies and came into the university’s possession in 1907. The university presented…

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National Trust for Scotland podcast with Jackie Bird returns

The National Trust for Scotland’s podcast, Love Scotland, has returned for a seventh season. Hosted by journalist and broadcaster Jackie Bird, the new season is packed with fascinating stories of the country’s rich history.  With a new episode released every Friday until 15 December, Jackie has the opportunity to meet with experts, historians, authors, and…

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Lights, cameras, action! The best filming locations in Scotland

We take a look at some of the best filming locations Scotland has to offer. Watch the first episode of BrightWolf’s Big Five, which uncovers the county’s hidden gems.  With its stunning landscapes and diverse city centres, it’s easy to see why Scotland has featured as the background to many blockbusters films and TV shows.…

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Rare renaissance era gilded silverware on display in Edinburgh

An extremely rare silver-gilded ewer and basin from the 16th Century are to go on display in Edinburgh. The Panmure ewer and basin, which are about 437 years old, will go on permanent display at the National Museum of Scotland. During the 16th century, ewers and basins such as these were used by elite members…

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Rescued archives of Darwin mentor Charles Lyell go on display

Conversations between Scottish geologist Charles Lyell and Charles Darwin are on public display for the first time. The archive of letters, maps and sketches, including heavily annotated editions of Lyell’s landmark book Principles of Geology, are being exhibited at the University of Edinburgh. Included in the exhibition are some 294 notebooks that were saved from…

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