Scotland
New study looks at how culture could be opened up
The National Trust for Scotland has published new public opinion research on current cultural activity in Scotland, and the barriers to its development, ahead of the Scottish Government’s first Culture Strategy for 20 years. The research – Scotland’s Culture Strategy: overcoming barriers and unlocking benefits – sets out how different cultural activities are currently enjoyed…
Read MoreEdinburgh is top dog in Britain for pooches
Edinburgh has been crowned ‘Top Dog’ when it comes to the UK’s most dog-friendly city breaks in a new study. Carried out by dog food company tails.com, like a dog with a bone, they scoured the country, visiting city break destinations based on the things that matter most to dogs and their owners. Edinburgh scored…
Read MoreThe sad fall of the beautiful kestrel
A once-familiar sight hovering by roadsides, the bird of prey has suffered a dramatic drop in numbers. I have long had a soft spot for a creature that was once our most common bird of prey. And I came across one again recently, shut in a boiler room at the Aberfeldy Distillery – a dapper…
Read MoreScots author’s exciting fantasy novel
This supernatural fantasy novel for young adults tells the story of Maggie, a girl with supernatural powers, who is sent to fight a coven of German witches during World War II. Whilst at war Maggie falls in love, forcing her to test her emotional strength and power in order to keep her loved one safe.…
Read MoreFringe sell-out Fox-tot! ready to entertain children
Scottish Opera’s hit show Fox-tot!, a new opera for children aged 12 to 24 months, returns this spring for a tour around Scotland, following a five star run at the Edinburgh Festival Fringe 2019. Composed by Lliam Paterson, directed by Scottish Opera staff director Roxana Haines and designed by Giuseppe and Emma Belli, the show…
Read MoreTen great places to go for a walk in Edinburgh
Edinburgh is a compact city, so without a doubt, the best way to get around, whilst taking in the sights, is on foot. The city has an abundance of green space, so you don’t just have to pound the pavement to get your steps in. Cramond Beach Cramond Beach is situated on the outer suburbs…
Read MoreLast chance to order gin botanical bouquets
Time’s running out for people to order Edinburgh Gin’s botanical bouquets in time for Valentine’s Day. After last year’s Valentine’s Gin bouquet sold out in under 24 hours, the Scottish distiller has once again partnered with MUD Urban Flowers to introduce two new striking arrangements – Classic and Rhubarb and Ginger.The Valentine’s Gin Botanical Bouquet…
Read MoreKelso on top in the Great British High Street Awards
Kelso is celebrating after The Square was crowed as Rising Star of the Year and Scottish Rising Star High Street. The title was bestowed upon it in the Government-run Great British High Street Awards 2019 (in partnership with Visa) beating Yarm High Street, Stockton-on-Tees (England), Palace Street, Caernarfon (Wales) and Newry City Centre, Newry (Northern…
Read MoreRum distillery founders chase young entrepreneur title
School-friend founders of a Scottish rum distillery have reached the final of Citi Foundation’s ‘Young Entrepreneur of the Year award. Zander Macgregor and Allan Nairn launched Wester Spirit Co. in 2017, initially working with a distillery in Perth to hone their craft. By November 2018, they launched their own distillery, the first of its kind…
Read MoreBrash McKelvie – There’s a rat in my shed. What am I going to do?
Scottish Field’s online columnist Brash McKelvie has found some unexpected new arrivals in the woodshed. Here are the cast of characters that share the vicissitudes of life: Scragend – a Rhode Island Red of indeterminate age and foul nature. Shitting Cat – does exactly what it says on the tin. The Beloved – a paragon…
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