Scots author has the Devil investigate crimes

A Scots writer’s new book has a devilish slant to it. Jonathan Whitelaw, from Glasgow, is delighted to launched The Man in the Dark, a sequel to the bestselling HellCorp. His debut novel was the critically acclaimed Morbid Relations. There’s another mystery to solve – a woman kidnapped by terrorists and the world trying to…

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Paralympic cyclist Neil Fachie sets his sights on Tokyo 2020

Neil Fachie MBE is a remarkable Paralympic multiple-sports athlete, who specialises in track cycling. Having won gold and silver medals at London 2012 in the Tandem B events for athletes with visual impairments, he’s setting his sights on Tokyo 2020. Here’s what he had to say… I got involved in sports from a young age…

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From the slums of Glasgow to ruling the music world

The Youngs is an unconventional profile of the highly idiosyncratic Young brothers, who were the heart of the band AC/DC. Author Jesse Fink attempts to explain how Malcolm and Angus Young, two brothers who grew up in the Gorbals in Glasgow came to sell 200 million albums and become one of the best-selling bands of…

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TV’s Hazel Irvine has always been a good sport

Since the 1980s, Hazel Irvine has been one of Scotland’s favourite sports broadcasters. Whether on Friday nights with Scotsport Extra Time with Jim White, on Scotsport itself, and then covering national sports events with the BBC, Hazel has been at the heart of UK sport for over 30 years. She told Scottish Field about her…

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Fruits of the sea – fresh from the boat at Seafood Bothy

A Scots couple are taking street food to a new level – by selling seafood literally minutes within it coming ashore. Now Aberdeenshire’s Wes and Maria Lewis are set to return to a local food festival which sparked the idea for their thriving business. Twelve months after their first visit to the Deeside Local Food…

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Step back to the 1930s at New Lanark this weekend

Put your 1930s glad rags on, step back in time and join all the fun at New Lanark this weekend. Experience the changes which were beginning to take place at New Lanark in the 1930s. New Lanark’s Back To The 1930s will be open from noon-4pm on Sunday, 1 September. It’s a chance to enjoy…

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Military tattoo boss announces he will step down

The man responsible for the Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo is to step down from the role next year, after a decade in the post. Brigadier David Allfrey has announced that he will retire from his role as chief executive and producer at the end of 2020, just days after the final of 2019’s spectacular show.…

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New York Tartan Day to welcome parade members

Tartan Day has become one of the biggest celebrations in New York – and the 2020 celebration of all things Scottish is set to be just as big. April 6 has been officially – by Presidential Proclamation – designated as National Tartan Day in the United States. A day for recognising Scottish and Scottish-American contributions…

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Ten fantastic places to visit in… Islay and Jura

Many people on the Scottish mainland will never have been to the beautiful islands of Islay and Jura. They are home to some beautiful scenery and wonderful attractions which are worth a visit. Here’s 10 we recommend. KILDALTON CROSS Nearly three metres high, Islay’s Kildalton Cross dates back to the eighth century and is considered…

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A superb six events coming to the south of Scotland

Six major festivals and sporting events will give visitors the chance to enjoy the food, drink, culture and countryside of Dumfries and Galloway in all its rich variety. There’s everything from top-flight cycle racing and motorsport through to the finest foods from farm and sea, plus literature and a festival of light. These take place…

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