Scotland
Maritime art exhibition prepares to open its doors
A new new national art collection is coming to the Scottish Maritime Museum later this week. Maritime Perspectives: Collecting Art of a Seafaring Nation will run at the Scottish Maritime Museum on the Harbourside in Irvine, North Ayrshire, from Friday, June 1, until Sunday, 21 October, featuring works by artists such as FCB Cadell, Ian…
Read MoreScotland’s National Parks looking for new board members
New members are wanted to join the boards of Scotland’s National Parks. The Scottish Government is looking to appoint new members to the boards of the Cairngorms National Park Authority (CNPA) and the Loch Lomond & the Trossachs National Park Authority (LLTNPA). Established in 2002, Loch Lomond & the Trossachs National Park covers some 1864sq…
Read MoreA hat-trick of double golds at American awards
A specialty Scotch single malt producer won three double gold medals at the prestigious 2018 San Francisco World Spirits competition in the United States. The double golds were awarded to Bunnahabhain, the Islay distillery’s 12- and 25-year-old single malts, as well as to the newest single malt whisky in the collection called Stiùireadair. Known for…
Read MoreScotland’s historic buildings still a hit with young people
Young Scots love castles, according to Scotland’s top heritage organisations. The National Trust for Scotland, Historic Environment Scotland and Historic Houses are working together, offers £1 access for holders of Young Scot cards during the Year of Young People. Of the hundreds who’ve already used their Young Scot card to enjoy this historically low discount,…
Read MoreA delicious dessert with sponge and gelato to enjoy
The husband and wife team behind Edinburgh’s Wedgwood Restaurant share a tasty recipe with Scottish Field readers. Paul Wedgwood and his wife Lisa – who runs front of house – opened Wedgwood on the Royal Mile in Edinburgh. The duo know that creating fabulous food is easy when you’re part of a winning team. However,…
Read MoreHotel rises from the ashes after £1.4million refurb
Last August, Edinburgh boutique hotel Nira Caledonia suffered major damage when a fire broke out as workmen carried out roof repairs. In the nine months since then, a massive refurbishment – costing £1.4 million – involving expert restoration has taken place. Located in the exclusive Stockbridge area of the capital, the hotel promises to offer…
Read MoreA weekend of celebrations on Loch Lomond
The UK’s last paddle steamship is celebrating the 65th anniversary of its maiden voyage this weekend. Loch Lomond’s historic Maid of the Loch left its Balloch base at 11.25am on 25 May 1953, a week before the coronation of the Queen. This journey took its 1000 passengers to Balmaha, Rowardennan, Tarbet, Inversnaid and Ardlui. For…
Read MoreBeware of fire risks if you’re in the great outdoors
Scottish Natural Heritage is warning visitors to the countryside who are having a barbecue to be careful of the risk of fire. People should be particularly careful with campfires, cigarette disposal, and throw-away barbecues, says SNH. There is currently a fire danger warning in place in the north east, south east and central Scotland, with…
Read MoreScotland has two attractions in tourism top ten
Two Scottish tourist attractions have been listed in the top UK 10 landmarks. Edinburgh Castle came fourth in the poll, with the votes coming in TripAdvisor’s UK Travellers’ Choice Landmark awards. And staff at the Royal Yacht Britannia, in Edinburgh, are celebrating after being placed at number five. Bob Downie, chief executive of the Royal…
Read MoreThe making of the Great Tapestry of Scotland
Scotland’s 18th century cotton-spinning Mill Village, New Lanark, is hosting the Great Tapestry Of Scotland. New Lanark is one of Scotland’s six UNESCO World Heritage Sites, and provides the perfect location for the six-week celebration of Scottish tapestry, which runs 10am until 5pm until 1 July. Originated by acclaimed writer Alexander McCall Smith, historian Alistair…
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