Scotland
Find out what goes on before theatre’s curtain falls
The Citizens Theatre will open its doors to the people of Glasgow to discover what goes on behind the scenes. It’s a chance to look around the Gorbals venue before it closes for a £19.4m redevelopment project. The On the Move event will take place on Saturday, 23 June, from 10am–5pm, ahead of the building’s…
Read MoreTurn back the clock to May 1984 with Scottish Field
Scottish Field was celebrating the rise of young ballet star Christine Camillo in the May 1984 edition. The French 18-year-old was our cover star and featured in an indepth interview, having swapped her hometown of Toulouse for a performance with Scottish Ballet. Our other star interview of the month featured Scottish comedy legend Ronnie Corbett,…
Read MoreVenison and haggis is such a delicious taste combination
Scottish Field brings you another delicious recipe, this time it’s venison, haggis, creamed leeks, beetroot and basil pesto with a truffled jus. This recipe comes to you courtesy of Paul Wedgwood who, with his wife Lisa, opened Wedgwood on the Royal Mile. Paul’s lack of formal culinary training has allowed him the freedom to experiment with flavours and…
Read MoreScots opted for Iceland over the Bahamas
Research has revealed that in 2017 the people of Edinburgh searched for trips to Iceland more than Brazil, China and even the Bahamas! Analysis conducted by private tour and adventure group Hidden Iceland, revealed that searches regarding trips to Iceland were made from Edinburgh more often than anywhere else in the UK. The research found…
Read MoreA new Scottish ginger beer hits the shops
A new Scottish craft ginger beer is set to bring a smile to the face of the nation. Big Willie is all about the spirit of adventure and discovery, as it turns back the clock to the days of adventurous seamen, when Big Willie was the mythical Royal Navy purser who kept a beady eye…
Read MoreHunt for Victoria Cross recipient’s family
A search has been launched for the family of a Scottish war hero who is being honoured later this summer. Dumfries and Galloway Council are holding a commemorative ceremony in memory of Lieutenant James Edward Tait VC MC. Due to be held on 8 August, the ceremony will mark the centenary of him being awarded…
Read MoreThe sad story of Shetland Pony Timmy Tiptoes
Whether you’re a steadfast animal lover or prefer to keep our furry friends at bay, the sad story of poorly Shetland pony, Timmy Tiptoes, is enough to make even the stoniest of hearts crumble. Standing at just 90cm high, this wee pony was rescued by the RSPCA in terrible conditions and brought to the Blue…
Read MoreA collision that could cost you ‘deer’
Motorists are being warned to slow down and look out for deer on the Scottish roads. The number of road accidents involving deer has previously reached its peak in May and June. Scottish National Heritage say that young deer are often on the move at this time of the year as they seek out homes…
Read MoreRare pair of Macallans set a new world record
Two of the rarest vintage Macallan bottles made history by setting new world auction records for any whisky sold at auction in Hong Kong. Unseen in public in over three decades, the Macallan Peter Blake-1926-60 Year Old went under the hammer first for £751,703 to a phone bidder, and the record was further pushed when…
Read MoreBook review – Ghost by Helen Grant
What’s the story? Ghost is the tale of Augusta McAndrew, a girl living on a remote Scottish estate with her elderly grandmother Rose. She knows little of the outside world and has never left the house which the locals believe to be haunted. Her world is totally turned on its head when her Grandmother leaves…
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