An excerpt from Squeaky Clean by Callum McSorley

An excerpt from Squeaky Clean (Pushkin) by Callum McSorley one of the shortlist authors for the Bloody Scotland Debut Prize. Click HERE to read our interview with Callum.   “THREE HUNNER AN TWENTY-SEVEN FUCKIN THOUSAND POUND!” Paulo bellowed. The gyprock walls vibrated. Paulo took huge, deep breaths, nostrils wide, shoulders moving up and down, his…

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Scots Baronial mansion in Edinburgh on the market for £6million

A Scots Baronial mansion in Edinburgh has gone on the market for £6million – and comes with a tennis court, treehouse and zip line. Dating from the 1600s, Woodhall House, is described as one of the ‘finest’ homes in the capital. The eight-bedroom property is designed in the Scots Baronial style and comes with extensive…

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Campaign launched to raise money for much needed path repairs

Mountaineering Scotland and the Outdoor Access Trust for Scotland (OATS) have launched their It’s Up to Us campaign, an ambitious three-year partnership campaign to raise £300,000 for much needed path repairs on one of Scotland’s most iconic mountains.  The groups have earmarked the hill path from Dundonnell on the fabled Munro, An Teallach in Wester…

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Listen to the Land returns to Scottish Game Fair

This year’s Scottish Game Fair will see the return of ‘Listen to the Land’ featuring stories and discussions about Scotland’s heritage. Following its success last year, the event will take place at the GWCT Scottish Game Fair which runs in the grounds of Scone Palace, Perthshire from 30 June to 2 July. Listen to the…

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Scots adventurer to attempt record-breaking kayaking voyage in Arctic

The Arctic’s Northwest Passage is steeped in mystery and tragedy. The beguiling sea route, which connects Europe to Asia, has claimed the lives of many of those brave enough to have attempted it. Weaving amongst the hostile Canadian arctic archipelagos over the top of the world, it has captured the imagination of Europe’s foremost explorers…

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Farm on the market for £3million – with fishing on Blackadder Water

An arable farm in the Scottish Borders has gone on the market for £3million – complete with a stunning seven-bedroom house and fishing on Blackadder Water. Greenlawdean House and Broomhill Farm, near Greenlaw in Berwickshire, includes almost 78ha of productive arable land currently producing a mix of cereals and potatoes. The property also includes two…

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Top most Instagrammable lochs in Scotland revealed

Loch Ness has been named the most Instagrammable Scottish loch according to new research. To help find some more Scottish cycling spots to enjoy this summer, Jorvik Tricycles has looked at the number of Instagram hashtags used for every loch in Scotland as well as their cycling compatibility to determine the most Instagrammable lochs. Loch…

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Black Axe Throwing Co: A stress busting night to remember

With deadline day past, the Scottish Field team were looking for a stress-buster… Cue Edinburgh’s first-ever axe-throwing experience, Black Axe Throwing Co.  WHEN it comes to writing a resumé, certain desirable attributes spring to mind. Good communication, efficiency, positivity, and the ability to problem solve are crucial skills in any line of work. Happily, my…

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