Posts Tagged ‘Edinburgh’
Joseph Farquharson painting on sale for the first time in 75 years could fetch £50k
A painting by Scottish artist Joseph Farquharson is going on sale for the first time in 75 years – and could fetch up to £50,000. Salmon Fishing on the Dee will be auctioned off during Bonhams Scottish Art sale in Edinburgh on 11 October. While Farquharson is well known for his Sheep paintings, he considered…
Read MoreTop beauty and skincare products for the colder days
SEARCHING for the perfect birthday gift? Or looking to spruce up your skincare regime through autumn and winter? Rosie Morton and Morag Bootland have you covered with their ultimate beauty and skincare guide. So, whether it’s a hand lotion, a face oil or even a lash conditioner, Scottish Field‘s Beauty and Skincare Guide will help…
Read MoreThe big picture: Pheasant feather art with Clare Brownlow
You don’t have to be an art lover to recognise the work of Clare Brownlow. Since 2010 she has been making a name for herself with her incredible creations – all made with pheasant feathers. Her instrument of choice helps her capture the character, movement and colour of her wildlife subjects, unlike many people will…
Read MoreThe only way is up as Port of Leith Distillery is completed
The UK’s first vertical distillery, Port of Leith, has been completed ahead of opening next month. More than a decade since the idea for the distillery was conceived by wine merchant Ian Stirling and finance director Paddy Fletcher the £12m nine-storey distillery is finished and is now taking bookings for tours ahead of welcoming guests…
Read MoreRare apples dating back to the Romans are still growing in the Scottish Borders
Gardeners have uncovered a rare apple variety dating back to the Romans which is still growing in the Scottish Borders. The discovery was made by National Trust for Scotland experts as they catalogued more than 300 different apple varieties across its gardens. Gardeners are working to restore Scottish orchards and keep alive the heritage gardening…
Read MoreScotland’s Top Winter Walks For Foodies
As we approach Autumn and Winter, the memories of long summer nights fade fast, but it shouldn’t mean we spiral into hibernation. We take a look at some gentle winter walks within a stone’s throw of some of Scotland’s best foodie destinations. The Pierhouse Hotel & Seafood Restaurant, Port Appin, Argyll Port Appin circuit…
Read MoreJudy Murray’s tennis tips target better brain health
Tennis coach Judy Murray is backing an initiative to shows playing is a game-changer for anyone wanting to keep their brain healthy. Murray was at an Edinburgh drop-in café this week to pass on skills aimed at keeping the brain and body active. The visit was part of a project led by the Brain Health…
Read MoreDa Vinci of Denfield Avenue: How artist William McLaren used a council flat wall to brush up on his skills
An incredible Renaissance style mural by artist William McLaren was discovered in an unassuming council flat in Fife. McLaren was an illustrator, painter and artist who worked for magazines such as Radio Times and The Listener, and The Sphere, a weekly newspaper. His commissions also included murals for the magnificent Hopetoun House in West Lothian.…
Read MoreAction! £1.25m appeal for Historic Edinburgh cinema
A fundraising campaign has started to reopen the historic Filmhouse Cinema in Edinburgh. Supporters want to raise at least £1.25 million to cover the cost of reopening and refurbishing of the 19th-century building on Lothian Road by next year. It housed a three-screen cinema and was home to the Edinburgh International Film Festival before the…
Read MoreGroup Portrait in a Summer Landscape on show in Edinburgh next month
Playwright Peter Arnott’s Group Portrait in a Summer Landscape is coming to Edinburgh next month. The play is set in a Perthshire country house during the Scottish Independence referendum of 2014. It revolves around retired academic and political heavyweight, George Rennie – played by John Michie – and his fractured family and former students, coming…
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