Scotland
A new Scottish travel show comes to our screens
As the sparkle of Christmas fades, it’s time to settle down on the sofa and dream of the sun, sea and city breaks. Getaways, the BBC Scotland channel’s first-ever travel programme, brings viewers some great holiday ideas and how to get the most out of a destination. Former Miss Scotland Jennifer Reoch and JJ Chalmers…
Read MoreThe gift of giving a memorable experience in 2020
Now that 2020 is here, many of us will be thinking ahead about having a break – and Scottish Field is on hand to help you find the perfect experience. Whether you’re a whisky lover, into your field sports, or simply looking for the chance to get away with family or your pet, we’ve got…
Read MoreDark Suits and Sad Songs has humour and darkness
The third in the DCI Daley thriller series, Dark Suits and Sad Songs is simultaneously dark and funny. A senior civil servant has committed suicide and two local drug-dealers lie dead, so when strange lights start appearing in the sky over Kinloch it’s clear there are dark forces at work. Now the fate of the…
Read More15 fantastic places to visit on the Isle of Skye
The Isle of Skye has firmly established itself on the tourist map in recent years and with good reason. The island is a veritable wonderland of every type of marvel the adventure-lover could ask for. It offers a bit of everything, from – from tall, rugged mountains and outlandish rock formations to dramatic seascapes, wild…
Read MoreFirm will bring six more supermarkets to Scotland
Aldi has revealed plans to open six new stores in Scotland this year as part of the supermarket’s continued investment and expansion across the UK. The new stores scheduled to open over the next 12 months will be Crown Street in Glasgow, Commercial Street in Edinburgh, Rigg Street in Stewarton, Houstoun Road in Livingston, Gallowgate…
Read MoreRoyal Celtic Society’s history brought to book
The history of the first 200 years of the Royal Celtic Society has been marked in a new book. Priscilla Scott has chronicled the history in The Royal Celtic Society 1820–2020, a lavishly illustrated history of this little-known organisation, published to celebrate its bicentenary. The society (which did not become ‘Royal’ until 1873) was founded…
Read MoreA whisky crafted with Scottish know-how – in England
Harvey Nichols in Edinburgh will be stocking a whisky crafted by a Scottish expert – but distilled south of the border. The limited-edition peated burgundy cask single barrel English whisky will be added to its Own Label range, available online and in all stores £110. Created exclusively for Harvey Nichols by award-winning producer the English…
Read MoreCasting a Gaelic eye over Scotland’s place names
A comprehensive field guide to Scotland’s Gaelic landscape has been released, in an expanded and updated second edition. Reading the Gaelic Landscape, by John Murray, helps people to interpret the Highland landscape through place names, while the landscape character and history are perceived through a Gaelic lens. Following the success of the first edition, this…
Read MorePrincess Anne is Patron of Royal Celtic Society
The Royal Celtic Society this year marks its 200th anniversary – and they have revealed that the Princess Royal has become its patron for the special year. The society (which did not become ‘Royal’ until 1873) was founded in Edinburgh on 7 January 1820 by Captain William MacKenzie of Gruinard. Early members of the society…
Read MoreHappy New Year from everyone at Scottish Field
Happy New Year! We’ve got a great idea to help you have a fantastic year, with a subscription to Scottish Field – in print or digital! Scottish Field is Scotland’s award-winning, glossy, lifestyle magazine. Every month we bring you the best interiors, antiques, gardens, wildlife, motoring, whisky and country news, as well as entertaining, informative…
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