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Writer Alexander McCall Smith. Credit: Kirsty Anderson

Alexander McCall Smith honoured on King’s New Year list

Books
Scottish Field columnist and author Alexander McCall Smith has been honoured as Knight Bachelor in His Majesty The King’s New Year Honours list. The acclaimed Scottish...
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Relax into Scottish Field’s February issue

Culture
Scottish Field’s February magazine is out now and here’s what we have in store for you… Paw and order: We join Police Scotland’s latest recruits Dee...
Brian Pollock with his golden retriever, Harris.

Scotland Through A Lens: Brian Pollack

Culture | Outdoors
Keen mountain climber Brian Pollock speaks about his landscape photography, as featured in the February 2024 edition of Scottish Field magazine.  I was born near Glasgow...
Simon Fraser, Lord Lovat, c 1667 - 1747. Jacobite. Artist Unknown, after William Hogarth, Bequeathed by William Findlay Watson 1886. National Galleries of Scotland..

Actor Russell Crowe reveals he is related to Scottish Jacobite

Culture
Actor Russell Crowe has revealed he is related to Scottish Jacobite Simon Fraser, the 11th Lord Lovat. The Gladiator star said he has been investigating...
Campaign for Nuclear Disarmament protest Blairgowrie, c.1983. All pictures credit: National Museums Scotland

Scotland’s part in the Cold War to be told in new exhibition

Culture
Scotland’s critical position on the frontline of the Cold War will be explored in a new exhibition.  Nearly 200 objects, many on display for the...
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National Library buys first Broons annual after decade long search

Culture
The National Library of Scotland has bought a copy of the first ever Broons annual for its collection after a ten year search. The Broons...
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