Scotland
There’s lots to do at the castle’s family fun day
A Scottish castle is hosting its annual fundraising family open day with a special castle theme next month. On Sunday, 15 April, Winton Castle in East Lothian will mark the move it made last year to change the name from Winton House back to its original name of Winton Castle, more fitting for a 500…
Read MoreWatch footage of ‘The Beast’ – a rare Scottish wildcat
A huge Scottish wildcat has been caught on camera. Wildcat Haven, a Scottish wildcat conservation project operating on field sites across the Highlands, has revealed remarkable camera-trap footage of a wildcat estimated to measure more than three feet long in body length, with the tail taking it beyond four feet. Named ‘The Clashindarroch Beast’ by the…
Read MoreEnjoy a wee dram with a special Easter twist
Easter’s just a few days away, and with the bank holiday, it’s the perfect time to sit back and enjoy a wee drink. Tullibardine single malt has created an Easter cocktail in partnership with The Devil’s Advocate whisky bar in Edinburgh. Enjoy!
Read MoreA-listed Hensol House at the heart of waterside estate
A beautiful estate in the heart of Kircudbrightshire is now on the market. Presented by Strutt and Parker, the Hensol Estate, in Castle Douglas, features a category A-listed country house. Accessed via a private tarmacadam driveway, after passing the Lodge Cottage, the drive which runs parallel with the River Dee continues past overhanging trees creating an…
Read MoreScottish Field needs an editorial assistant
Do you love Scottish Field? Then maybe you want to come and work for us. We currently have a vacancy for an editorial assistant. Due to a staff member relocating abroad, there is a vacancy in our Edinburgh office, based on Ferry Road, for an editorial assistant to work across our titles, including not just…
Read MoreAll set for Easter fun at Blair Castle and Gardens
Blair Castle and Gardens has a cracking variety of activities for all the family to enjoy over the Easter weekend when it re-opens its doors to the public on Good Friday. The Perthshire castle – which appears in ITV’s Victoria – has some of egg-citing highlights in store during the holidays. These include – Easter…
Read MoreFive top tips to get your garden styled up for spring
The recent cold snap may have us all feeling as though the depths of winter are here to stay. But the start of the warmer season is just around the corner – hopefully – as spring has officially arrived. With the launch of its brand-new season collection, Dobbies is celebrating the official start to spring…
Read MoreThe Macallan unveils a new look – but the same taste
An old Scotch whisky favourite is being given a fresh image from next month. The Macallan has unveiled a bold new look across its range of single malt whiskies that will begin rolling out globally from April. Taking inspiration from The Macallan Rare Cask and Rare Cask Black packaging, the new bottle design is broad-shouldered,…
Read MoreThe Macallan 50-year-old for sale at £25,000
If you’ve got a spare £25,000 in your pocket, then a limited edition of The Macallan could be just for you. The Macallan has released just 200 bottles of a 50-year-old single malt whisky, priced at £25,000. This single malt that has slowly matured over five decades, as The Macallan 50 Years Old – 2018…
Read MoreNew questions raised over missing golden eagle Fred
The mystery of a missing golden eagle in Scotland continues. On 21 January, a GPS satellite tag fitted to a young golden eagle called Fred suddenly and inexplicably stopped sending data close to a grouse moor in the Pentland Hills on the outskirts of Edinburgh. The researchers who had been tracking Fred’s movements, Dr Ruth…
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