Posts Tagged ‘book’
A train of thought in turning back the clock
Industrial Locomotives & Railways of Scotland is the ninth volume of the ten-part series of regional books examining the industrial railways of England, Scotland and Wales. Gordon Edgar uses previously unpublished photographs accompanied by detailed captions to reflect on the changing face of the Scottish railway industry over the last six decades. The diversity of…
Read MoreExclusive crime event for Book Week Scotland
Ian Rankin will discuss his recently re-launched lost novel, Westwind, with bestselling crime author Stuart MacBride at an exclusive event during Book Week Scotland. Published for the first time in almost 30 years, the espionage thriller about spies, satellites and a global conspiracy of sinister surveillance, is strikingly relevant in today’s political climate. Tickets for the…
Read MoreEnjoy A Festive Day at Country Living Christmas Fair – Snap up 2 for 1 Tickets
Country Living Magazine Christmas Fair, is back at SEC, Glasgow from 21- 24 November 2019. Over 350 of the UK’s finest designers, makers and boutique businesses will get together under one roof to offer unique gifts, traditional toys, stunning outfits and jewellery, decorations, crafts and inspired interior ideas, to help bring Christmas sparkle to every…
Read MoreA fascinating look at Edinburgh’s proud military past
Today, Edinburgh Castle is primarily admired by tourists and locals for the drama it adds to the landscape of our capital. Although a stroll down Princes Street on a (rare) sunny day might give the wanderer an appreciation of the castle’s aesthetic beauty, its historical importance to the defence of the city through the centuries…
Read MoreGetting hooked – line and sinker – for a new angler
When I went fishing, to learn about the sport and to understand more about salmon, the one thing I did not expect was a fish for my supper. But then that’s the lure of fishing – you never catch what you expect. I was lucky enough to spend a day on the Spey, a river…
Read MoreYou can’t go wrong with the definitive guide to Elgin
Jenny Main has written the definitive, fully-illustrated A-Z guide of Elgin’s history, people and places. Elgin has a wealth of history which is explored in Jenny Main’s A-Z Guide of the town. The last of the Pictish kings – Macbeth – ruled this area, with his rival, Duncan, dying of his battle wounds in the…
Read MoreSoaring ambition of zoologist who won’t be forgotten
Wildlife activist and zoologist Bryan Nelson devoted his life to studying seabirds in Scotland and beyond, becoming a world expert on gannets and a leading environmentalist. Seen from outer space, the Bass Rock is said to look extraordinary: shining a brilliant white thanks to being plastered with the guano of generations of gannets and, for…
Read MoreThe life and times of entrepreneur Michelle Mone
Michelle Mone is one of Scotland’s top entrepreneurs. She built up her lingerie business, Ultimo, which she sold in 2014, and tells Scottish Field of her childhood ambition, obsessive compulsive disorder and why she loves the Borders and Gleneagles. She was awarded an OBE in the 2010 New Year honours, before becoming Baroness Mone of…
Read MoreCelebrating the most unique lighthouse in Scotland
On the extreme north-east point of the Scottish mainland lies the promontory of Kinnaird Head, home to the only lighthouse in the world to be built into a castle. The Kinnaird Lighthouse, originally constructed in 1571, has played host to lairds, lords and Jacobites over its five hundred year history. After being saved from various…
Read MoreA look at Stirling through its beautiful buildings
Stirling may be Scotland’s smallest city, but after being granted city status during the Golden Jubilee celebrations in 2002, its history and heritage have begun to be fully appreciated. Jack Gillon takes the reader on a tour of 50 of Stirling’s finest buildings and structures, celebrating the city’s immense architectural heritage and ancient character. With…
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