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Friends for more than 30 years, the Duke of Buccleuch and renowned landscape architect Charles Jencks enjoy the view from the Belvedere, which offers a 360-degree view of the surrounding countryside (Photo: Ian MacNicol)

The late, great Charles Jencks was romancing the stone

Culture
Architect Charles Jencks sadly passed away earlier this month, but he leaves behind an incredible legacy of work. In 2015, Scottish Field visited the stunning...

Remembering the lost regiments of Britain

Books
From the very beginning, regiments formed the backbone of the British Army. It is a single institution that reflects the way the people of Britain...
The torn bow of the K17, sunk after HMS Fearless smashed into her in the dark

A First World War tragedy off the coast of Scotland

Culture
A First World War naval ‘battle’ off the coast of Scotland on a wintery night in 1918 involved no enemy contact yet resulted in the...
The iconic poster for Trainspotting

Scots and Scotland enjoying golden spell on the big screen

Film & TV
With our actors, directors and producers flourishing as never before, Scottish cinema is enjoying an unprecedented golden age. We're only a couple of years away...
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Top ten scene stealers with Scotland on the big screen

Film & TV
With its rolling hills, rugged mountains, sprawling beaches, castles and picturesque villages, Scotland has provided the perfect backdrop for the world of cinema. Here we...

An indispensible guide to historical Orkney

Books | Reviews
Despite lying only 20 miles north of mainland Scotland, for much of its history Orkney has related more to Scandinavian culture. Its particular ecosystem means...
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