Robert Macmillan returns to the Scottish Gallery

Robert Macmillan’s second exhibition with the Scottish Gallery opens next week. Robert Macmillan has quietly distinguished himself as a serious contributor to Scottish landscape painting. Absorbing the terrain around his home in Broughty Ferry and further afield, he produces pictures inspired by Turner and the Tonalists. His enigmatic paintings capture the atmosphere of the ever-changing…

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Fresh flavour for historic Royal Mile building

Gladstone’s Land, the National Trust for Scotland’s Royal Mile townhouse is undergoing a £1.4 million transformation over the next few months. The National Trust for Scotland is updating the visitor experience at the 500-year-old building, creating a new ‘ice cream and coffee parlour’ on the ground floor which weaves 17th century details in to the…

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Explore Scotland’s inspirational literary locations

Sir Walter Scott, JM Barrie, Irvine Welsh and JK Rowling are among a few of the greatest writers influenced by Scotland’s beautiful landscapes. The mysterious closes of Edinburgh, the untouched wilderness of Dumfries & Galloway and the romantic Shetland coastlines have all painted literature for generations. From page to place, come to Scotland and discover the locations where the stories of famous characters Peter Pan,…

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Baby, pregnancy and family fair this weekend

The second Scottish pregnancy and family fair is set to take place this weekend. Bonnie Bairn be held on Sunday, 1 March. Following the huge success of the 2019 fair, which saw over 1000 local visitors attend, the organisers have confirmed that the 2020 event will take place at  and will welcome over 80 exhibitors,…

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Horses for courses at a special equestrian event

An evening of equestrian is being held in Edinburgh on 12 March. International show jumper Douglas Duffin, equestrian professional Richard Maxwell, and specialist in equine sports medicine Dr Sarah Taylor will all be participating. Scottish Field’s sister title EQy magazine in association with Balcormo Stud present Tall Tails, which will be hosted by Fiona Malcolm…

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10 fantastic places to visit in… Fort William

Think of Fort William, and the chances are you’ll think of the great outdoors. It’s known as the outdoor capital of the UK for a reason. Here we present 10 great places to visit in Fort William. JACOBITE STEAM TRAIN This is the train to take for one of the most beautiful railway journeys ever.…

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Refurbished former manse with plenty of seclusion

An outstanding fully refurbished category B Listed former manse is now for sale. Believed to date from circa 1833, Ingothill House is presented to the market by Galbraith and enjoys high levels of privacy and seclusion and was formerly known as Kennoway Old Parish Manse. With a delightful symmetrical stone exterior under slate roof, the…

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Scots petrolhead wins electric Tesla worth £52,000

A self-confessed petrolhead from Aberdeenshire is making the switch to a top of the range electric car after winning a Tesla Model 3 Performance worth £52,000. Mike Lynch, who also received £20,000 in cash, entered dream car competition, and admitted he played for the Tesla in a bid to be more ‘environmentally conscious’ after switching…

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Nick Nairn returns to Stirlingshire with new eaterie

Nick Nairn is returning home to Stirlingshire, to open a new restaurant with his wife Julia. Nick’s on Henderson Street will open on 28 February in Bridge of Allan, Stirlingshire. Set on the town’s main street, which is proudly dominated by independent shops and cafés, Nick’s on Henderson Street will be a family-friendly restaurant. Serving…

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Risotto with duck black pudding and a duck’s egg

Fred Berkmiller is bringing new and different recipes to Scottish Field this week. Fred, who owns Edinburgh’s L’Escargot Bleu and L’Escargot Blanc, is is firm believer in trying different meats and produce in his cooking. The Frenchman today brings us a recipe for risotto with duck black pudding and an duck’s egg on top. (This…

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