Posts Tagged ‘book’
From a lover of royalty to a French Revolution prisoner
One-time mistress of the Prince of Wales, who later became George IV, career courtesan Grace Dalrymple Elliott led a fascinating life. This major new biography, written by two Dalrymple Elliot enthusiasts who met online through their love of history, explores the life, loves and family of the celebrated personality who ended up as a prisoner…
Read MoreScotland’s most northerly inhabited island
Scottish Field travelled to the most northerly inhabited island in Scotland to stay in a restored Georgian mansion. WHERE IS UNST AND WHY DO I WANT TO GO THERE? Unst is the most northerly inhabited island in Great Britain. The third largest of the Shetland islands (after Mainland – the main island and Yell), it…
Read MoreOutlander creator Diana Gabaldon has the write stuff
For millions of television viewers across the world, the exploits of a Scotsman are appointment watching. We’re talking about Outlander – the TV series based on the works of Diana Gabaldon, featuring an English nurse who falls through time to the aftermath of Culloden, where she meets the dashing Jamie Fraser (Heughan). In 2014, the…
Read MoreNorthern Ireland – a golfing trip down to a tee
More than 20 percent of tourists into Northern Ireland came from Scotland, with short-break trips to Ulster making up the majority of those visits. Whether it’s a city break, cultural-themed tourism based around Game of Thrones or the Titanic exhibition, or golf tourism – RoyalPortrush hosts the Open Championship this July and is just one of…
Read MoreChildren’s author produces second edition of novel
An acclaimed Scottish children’s author has had to produce a second edition of her popular adventure story. It comes after releasing what is believed to be the first novel study pack specially tailored to Scotland’s current Curriculum for Excellence. Launched earlier in the year, the magical pack has already been officially adopted and endorsed by…
Read MoreFather’s Day cinema membership – and free cocktails too
A Father’s Day which combines two of dads’ favourite things is available this year – whisky and films! Laphroaig whisky, the only single malt to have a royal warrant from HRH The Prince of Wales, has partnered with Picturehouse Cinemas to offer members free cocktails from Father’s Day weekend and beyond – making now the…
Read MoreYou could enjoy a Home Alone-style Christmas
A Scottish city centre hotel is offering guests the Home Alone-style experience by opening up its rooms and restaurant for exclusive use over Christmas 2019. Four-star Nira Caledonia in Edinburgh offers 28 stylish rooms, suites and jacuzzi suites over two New Town townhouses, as well as an onsite bar and restaurant, all available to book…
Read MoreToulmin Prize commended stories revealed
This week, we’ll be posting one short story a day from this year’s Toulmin Prize competition. The Toulmin Prize is open to amateur writers over the age of 16. The stories entered have a north east focus, and can be written in Doric or English, or a mixture of the two. Throughout the course of…
Read MorePutting the fun back into foraging for food
The Forager’s Calendar is a marvelous tome, as John Wright wears his learning lightly as his detailed account of foraging reveals not only his vast knowledge of wild food. There’s also a wry humour and huge array of endearing anecdotes which combine to make this a compelling read. Month by month, the former forager at…
Read MoreForget Crocodile Hunter – meet the otter spotter!
Wildlife photographer Laurie Campbell has spent two decades on the trail of Scotland’s much loved but extraordinarily elusive creature, and has published a book of superb images documenting his quest. One still May evening back in 1993, there was a ripple on the surface of the River Tweed. A sleek shape was moving upstream, slipping…
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