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Scotland in the 19th century lives on in 3D

Most people assume that 3D imaging and virtual reality are relatively modern technologies. However, they were developed in St Andrews 170 years ago. Peter Blair...
Nicola Sturgeon has a love of books

Granite Noir Festival to welcome First Minister

Granite Noir – Aberdeen’s crime writing festival – has revealed Scotland’s First Minster as chair for one of the festival’s opening events. A voracious reader...
Nessie and a Dragon, at the Giant Lanterns of China  at Edinburgh Zoo (Photo: Stewart Attwood)

Scotland gets ready for its biggest ever Chinese New Year

Scotland’s largest Chinese New Year celebration will see Edinburgh painted red for the Year of the Pig. A diverse programme of events will see cross...

Plans for defending the nation are mapped out

Two map experts explore the extraordinarily rich legacy of Scottish military mapping over the course of the last five centuries in Scotland: Defending the Nation....
Stirling Castle

Learn the real story of Mary Queen of Scots

The new film Mary Queen of Scots is released in the UK next week. Scottish Field, and our friends at VisitScotland, have brought you a...
Loch Craignish doubled for Yugoslavia in From Russia With Love

James Bond – the world’s favourite Scottish spy

James Bond is the world's favourite spy - the man who saves us all, in style. Since first appearing on the big screen in 1961's...