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Author to perform War Horse to mark Armistace
Michael Morpurgo’s emotionally-charged story War Horse is to be given a special performance in Scotland. It will be narrated live at Edinburgh’s Usher Hall by the multi award-winning author, with specially arranged music performed by the Royal Scottish National Orchestra. It will be read at Edinburgh’s Usher Hall on Sunday 18 November as part of…
Read MoreFancy feeling festive? Try our fantastic tips
The team at Scottish Field had a lot of fun setting up a stunning shoot for our Christmas food feature. We thought it only fair (especially with the season of giving just around the corner) to share some tips and advice should you want to create a similar look this holiday season. We sourced the…
Read MoreMeet the Isle of Arran Distillers poetry competition judging panel
With the hunt for the official poem of the Isle of Arran Distillers new Lagg distillery well under way, the independent whisky maker has assembled an eclectic team of judges to consider each of the entries put forward by budding writers. Although they all share a passion for whisky, poetry and the unique landscape that…
Read MoreNew lighting highlights beautiful fountain at night
The Ross Fountain in Edinburgh’s West Princes Street Gardens is, for the first time, glistening after dark as the new lighting was switched on. The recently restored water feature in West Princes Street Gardens has been fitted with a low energy, state of the art, waterproof LED system integral within the fountain pools which will…
Read MoreThe buried secrets of ruins found in a park
Aden Park is a jewel in the heart of Central Buchan, ‘The Land of Plenty’. It is situated next to the equally stunning Pitfour Estate. These two picturesque areas are connected via the Buchan Formartine Way. About four years ago I was walking through Aden Park with my dog Mhorlich when he ran off, probably chasing some…
Read MoreThe long-haired lover from Lanarkshire
Bursting into British consciousness in the early 1970s, Jimmy Osmond remains the youngest performer to have a number one single in the UK charts, with his 1972 hit Long-haired Lover from Liverpool taking the top spot when he was just nine years old. From there his career snowballed. Later working with his brothers Alan, Wayne,…
Read MoreMackintosh inspires a new train of thought
A huge pavilion inspired by Charles Rennie Mackintosh has been unveiled in Glasgow’s Central Station this week. Standing 15ft high and more than six-feet wide, the Light Pavilion, situated on the main concourse under the station’s clock, has been created by Glasgow-based designer Scott Jarvie. Commissioned by Glasgow Life, it is the latest activity as…
Read MoreMeet 10 of Scotland’s unsung sporting heroes
Scotland has had its fair share of unexpected sporting successes over the years. Here, we celebrate ten of the most obscure and least-known Scottish champions. 1. Stone skimming, haggis hurling and tiddlywinks The World Stone Skimming Championships has seen eight overall Scottish world champions since the year 2000. In 2016, the Haggis Hurling champion and world record…
Read MoreCairn o’ Claise may be the highest wall in Scotland
Reaching the 3,400ft summit of Cairn o’ Claise is an achievement in itself but for a hardened group of skilled dykers it was all in a day’s work. Eastwards from the Devil’s Elbow, the Grampians rise towards the grassy dome of Glas Maol. From there, a high plateau leads north to the stony crest of…
Read MoreYou can’t go wrong with Glengarioch washed chocolate
East on the Green Chef Craig Wilson reveals all about the menu, suppliers and new gin garden at one of Aberdeenshire’s top fine dining restaurants. How would you describe the restaurant? A special occasion, fine dining restaurant with a strong focus on local ingredients and fresh produce. Tell us about the menu? Dishes are created…
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