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Hidden in plain sight
Broadcaster Pennie Stuart shares the story behind her latest podcast and radio series, Hidden in Plain Sight, about one township’s experience of the Highland Clearances. DUNCAN MACKENZIE parks his landrover beside a rough forestry track where plantation pines part to give a view down to the fertile flatlands at the head of Lochbroom. Ullapool glints…
Read MoreAUSTRIA: THE POWER OF FOUR
The four-resort Skicircus – which includes the grand old ski area of Saalbach – has undergone a radical transformation, writes editor Richard Bath. Why would I ski here? “Skicircus” is basically shorthand for a conglomeration of four alpine towns – Saalbach, Hinterglemm, Leogang, and Fieberbrunn – which together make up the ninth biggest ski region…
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 MoreLes Gets – TIME FOR A QUICK ONE?
If you love skiing but are time poor, Les Gets combines convenience, luxury, and snow quality, writes Richard Bath. Why would I ski here? Les Gets is almost exactly 1hr 15mins from Geneva Airport, so if three-hour transfers have lost their appeal, or if you’re on a tight schedule, then this could be the answer.…
Read MoreChristmas Day reading ideas from Scottish Field
IF YOU want stories to read on Christmas Day then you’ve come to the right place. What could be better than having a whole issue of Scottish Field magazine to enjoy? If you haven’t read the January issue then you can buy the digital edition online and get stuck straight in. Even if you’ve read…
Read MoreScottish Field’s online reviews: hotels, restaurants, and more
Have a Christmas Day catch-up with the greatest hits from Scottish Field’s online reviews. IT’S been another busy year for Scottish Field’s reviewers, who have hiked, biked, and riden throughout our nation to bring you the best hotel, restaurant, and travel reviews. In case you missed any of their exciting adventures, here’s a selection to…
Read MoreNTS shines light on Christmas traditions
THE National Trust for Scotland (NTS) has been shedding some light on Scotland’s Christmas traditions in the run-up to the big day. The conservation charity used the research it collated to create authentic decorations for Castle Fraser in Aberdeenshire during the run-up to Christmas. Jo Riley, NTS’s collections care visitor service assistant, said: “With so…
Read MoreRestaurant review: Antonietta
Richard Bath reviews Antonietta restaurant in Edinburgh. WHAT IS IT? Antonietta is a new Italian restaurant from the company that owns the venerable Vittoria’s on Leith Walk. It opened on 1 December on the site of the much-loved La Favorita (which still has a small takeaway presence at the end of the site). WHERE IS…
Read MoreGaelic specialist celebrates winter solstice
A GAELIC specialist is helping NatureScot to mark today’s winter solstice. The Scottish Government agency, known previously as Scottish Natural Heritage, asked broadcaster, storyteller, and writer Ruairidh Maclean to compile a Gaelic compendium that “celebrates the nature, land, and heritage of Scotland in the winter”. Maclean said: “As keepers of a unique language and culture,…
Read MoreRestaurant Review: The Loveable Rogue East End
Keith McIntyre discovers the wonders of brunch at The Loveable Rogue East End restaurant in Glasgow. WHEN Joe Lazzerini and Amalia Colaluca opened the original Loveable Rogue in 2020 in the midst of a pandemic, it looked like a risky proposition for everyone involved. Fast forward two years and not only has the West End…
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