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Since 2018 Jeanne Bouza Rose has been the artist in residence at the Ness of Brodgar. 

Ness of Brodgar, an artist’s legacy: Jeanne Bouza Rose creates stunning visual record of Orkney’s neolithic site

Twenty years ago one of Europe’s greatest prehistoric sites was uncovered in Orkney.  Since then, every summer, archaeologists have dug at the Ness of Brodgar,...
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Succession star Brian Cox announced as Patron of Paisley Opera

By Izzy Alexander  Succession star Brian Cox has been announced as the new Patron of Paisley Opera. Paisley Opera, whose motto is 'passion not posh',...
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Story of Vietnam War children part of operation babylift premieres at the Edinburgh Festival Fringe

Fifty years ago during the Vietnam War, thousands of babies and young children were flown out of Vietnam to new homes across the western world,...
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Search on for Scotland’s biggest craft beer fan for honorary chief taster role at microbrewery

Are you Scotland's biggest craft beer fan?  One of Scotland’s leading craft microbreweries has launched a nationwide search to appoint an honorary chief taster to...
Curator Dr Rebekah Higgitt and the Ilay Glynne dial at the National Museum of Scotland. Credit: Stewart Attwood

The Ilay Glynne dial: ‘Masterpiece’ 18th century sundial made for founder of RBS acquired for the nation

It was made for the founder of the Royal Bank of Scotland, one of the most politically powerful figures in the first half of the...
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Galloway chosen as preferred location of Scotland’s third national park

By Izzy Alexander  Galloway has been chosen as the preferred location for Scotland's newest national park. There are currently two national parks north of the...

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GlenDronach releases its ninth limited edition

The GlenDronach Distillery has released its ninth limited edition release of its cask strength Highland single malt Scotch whisky. Matured in Pedro Ximénez and Oloroso...

NOTEBOOK – JANUARY 2021 – WHISKY FOR BURNS NIGHT

Scottish Field drinks blogger Peter Ranscombe dips into his notebook to share his selection of whiskies to mark Burns Night at home. "IT'LL be a...

Glen Scotia toasts entrepreneurs

GLEN Scotia will be toasting innovative business owners as part of a new deal with the Great British Entrepreneur Awards. The Campbeltown distillery has signed...

Hydrogen-powered whisky and gin

TWO distilleries on Orkney are investigating whether they can use hydrogen to make their whisky and gin. Whisky maker Highland Park and gin producer Orkney...

Distiller scores rugby sponsorship deal

LOCH Lomond Whiskies has signed up as a sponsor of Pro14 Rugby, including the inaugural “Rainbow Cup” featuring teams from Scotland, Ireland, Wales, Italy, and...

Whisky film launches with Burns celebration

A DOCUMENTARY telling the story of Scotland's national drink is being launched online in the run-up to Burns Night. The Water of Life, produced by...

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