Scotland
An analysis of the 2014 independence referendum
This is a close commentary on the Scottish Independence referendum from widely acclaimed journalist and Alex Salmond biographer David Torrance. The diary provides an inside perspective on the fraught 100 days leading up to 18 September 2014. As Torrance bikes around Edinburgh on his beloved bike he interviews politicians and ordinary voters. It’s all in…
Read MoreTen fantastic places to visit in… Mull
Lying just off the coast of Argyll, Mull is the fourth-largest Scottish island. It’s an island full of history, as well as newer attractions, making it somewhere that’s always worth a visit. Here’s 10 places we recommend visiting. CARSAIG ARCHES These natural wonders can be reached by boat or along a tough, sometimes dangerous, but…
Read MoreInverness Castle transformation plans revealed
Plans to transform Inverness Castle into a new tourist attraction have been unveiled. The Highland Council has announced further details about its plans for the landmark building, which will begin after the Scottish Courts and Tribunal Service move out of the building next year. The plans described are subject to receiving the necessary permissions. They…
Read MoreA handy guide to Scotland’s spiritual background
The Traveller’s Guide to Sacred Scotland is a user-friendly guide to early Scottish settlements: from the Neolithic Age of cupmarked stones to the tired remains of the 16th century, when religious institutions fell victim to the violent throes of the Reformation. Marianna Lines also examines Scotland’s geographical idiosyncrasies in the context of inherited folk tales…
Read MoreScotland at your fingertips with the Waldorf Astoria
Enjoy a luxurious stay coupled with bespoke experiences to showcase the best that Scotland has to offer. To complement the variety of quality attractions on its doorstep, Waldorf Astoria has added a number of luxury experiences designed to transport guests to some of Scotland’s most beautiful landscapes and hidden gems. Introducing the hotel’s new Cultural…
Read MoreWallace Monument birthday party details revealed
A day of celebrations have been lined up to mark the 150th birthday of the National Wallace Monument in Stirling. Stirling Provost Christine Simpson will launch the anniversary day which will include song and dance performances from the local Monument School of Performing Arts, gripping battle stories from costumed soldiers and a guided archaeologist’s tour…
Read MoreThere’s been a murder – on the very first page
Murder on Page One lives up to its title. Straightaway the reader is engulfed in a bloody murder, as Lorraine McNeill, a literary agent is found dead. A serial killer is on the loose. Short scenes are interspersed with some feisty badinage between DI Noel Osborne, a piggish throwback heading towards an early retirement, and…
Read MoreScottish Field needs a media sales executive
Would you like to work for Scottish Field? We are recruiting! We have an opening in our advertising sales team in Edinburgh and if you are a motivated self-starter with a talent for persuasion then we’d like to hear from you. Working with the existing team you will be comfortable in a telesales environment, ideally…
Read More10 fascinating facts about the Cairngorms
The Cairngorm mountains are some of Scotland’s most striking natural features. Five of Scotland’s highest mountains are in the area, and around 1.4 million people visit the Cairngorms each year to ski, walk and fish. Here’s ten fascinating facts about the area which you probably didn’t know. The Cairngorms stretch from Aviemore in the north-east…
Read MoreWallace Monument set to mark its 150th birthday
The National Wallace Monument has unveiled a day of celebrations to mark the visitor attraction’s 150 year anniversary since it officially opened to the public on September 11 1869. Stirling Provost Christine Simpson will launch the anniversary day which will include song and dance performances from the local Monument School of Performing Arts, gripping battle…
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