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New Highland Clearances podcast and radio series
A NEW podcast and radio series is shining a light on an untold story from the Highland Clearances. Local resident Duncan Mackenzie, Ullapool Book Festival honorary president Chris Dolan, and Ullapool Museum have worked together on Hidden in Plain Sight. The eight-part docu-drama stars a cast of voices including actor David Hayman and broadcaster Mark…
Read MoreWhisky News Round-up: Bond, Bere, and more
Peter Ranscombe pours over more news from the world of Scotch whisky. IT’S been a busy start to the year for Scotland’s whisky distillers. The Macallan’s collection of six bottles to mark the 60th anniversary of the James Bond film franchise goes on sale today. The collection, which was unveiled in September, marks the whisky…
Read MoreEdinburgh’s Christmas revealed in numbers
ORGANISERS have highlighted the popularity of Edinburgh’s Christmas by unveiling the numbers behind the celebrations. More than 2.4 million visits were made to Princes Street Gardens and George Street during the five and a half weeks of festivities. The capital’s big wheel lifted more than 140,000 people up into the skies above Princes Street, while…
Read MoreFebruary’s issue of Scottish Field is out now…
THE latest issue of Scottish Field magazine is on sale now, both in shops and online. Inside our February edition, Galloway farmers David and Wilma Finlay share the story of how they became “The Ethical Dairy”. “It’s a tale of triumph over adversity, which is enough to put even the most difficult of times into…
Read MoreLoch Ness Centre to get £1.5 million upgrade
THE The Loch Ness Centre & Exhibition at Drumnadrochit is undergoing a £1.5 million investment. Ronnie Bremner and designer Tony Hamsworth opened the centre and its first exhibition in 1980. Now, the Bremner clan is handing over the reins to Continuum Attractions, which runs The Real Mary King’s Close in Edinburgh. The centre is due…
Read MoreFort William Mountain Festival unveils line-up
ORGANISERS have revealed the programme for next month’s Fort William Mountain Festival. The festival – which runs on 16-19 February – includes guided activities, films, and speakers. Events are due to take place in Fort William and throughout Lochaber. Activities on offer include “mindful walking, nature writing, wild swimming, trail running, mountain biking, paddle boarding…
Read MoreScottish Ballet heads to London with Coppélia
SCOTTISH Ballet is preparing to take Edinburgh International Festival hit Coppélia to Sadler’s Wells in London, as well as touring A Streetcar Named Desire throughout Scotland. Coppélia, which tells the story of a piece of artificial intelligence (AI) software and its creator, is due to open at Sadler’s Wells on 2 March. The ballet was…
Read MoreSimon Howie searches for more ‘R Burns’
BUTCHER Simon Howie has launched a quest to find more “R Burns” – or get people to change their names on social media. The Perthshire entrepreneur is giving people with the initial “R” and the surname “Burns” the chance to win one of 100 haggis hampers. He’s also allowing other people to enter his competition…
Read MoreOne for Capricorns at The Alchemist in Glasgow
BAR chain The Alchemist has opened its first outlet in Glasgow and is offering a free cocktail this month to people born under the zodiac sign of Capricorn. The free cocktail will be served from the George Square bar’s “dispensary” machine, with Capricorns given a choice of three drinks. The “Nearly Naked”, “Peach Fuzz”, and…
Read MoreGreat Tapestry of Scotland artist Andrew Crummy among honours
ARTIST Andrew Crummy, who led the creation of The Great Tapestry of Scotland, was among those featured in the new year’s honours list. Crummy was made a member of the order of the British empire (MBE) for his “services to art and cultural heritage” in Scotland. He follows in the footsteps of his mother, Helen,…
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