Posts Tagged ‘School’
The stunning winter photography of Hamish Frost
Imagine the experiencing the excitement of some of the most exciting and dramatic scenery in the world – and running on adrenaline at the same time. That’s exactly what Hamish Frost experiences on a regular basis. Hamish is a professional adventure sports photographer, based in Scotland. After being inspired to take up mountain sports photography,…
Read MoreSchool backs ban on mobiles during the day
One of the UK’s most famous boarding schools is putting its weight behind calls for all schools to ban the use of mobile phones during the school day. The Principal of Gordonstoun, Lisa Kerr, says this is the only way to help the next generation develop the social skills they will need to succeed in…
Read MoreScots artist in the running for Royal Arts Prize 2020
Upcoming Scottish artist Francis Salvesen has been shortlisted for The Royal Arts Prize 2020. The aim of the Royal Arts Prize, running since 2014, is to showcase a selection of the world’s best artistic talent and allow emerging artists to reach diverse audiences and to gain invaluable exposure. The awards which will take place 20-29…
Read MoreCourt case covers the missing Margaret Fleming
A real-life mystery disappearance, a suspected secret guarded for 16 years and a murder trial in search of answers comes to our TV screens this week. Two-part documentary Murder Trial: The Disappearance of Margaret Fleming starts this week, having had unprecedented access to the investigation and subsequent trial of co-accused Edward Cairney and Avril Jones.…
Read MoreNursery receives a pair of awards for education
Ardvreck School Nursery is on a roll with two fantastic reviews in one week. Ardvreck’s Nursery has been awarded an astounding sweep of Grade 5s (Very Good) across all disciplines by the Care Inspectors and the Bronze award by the Woodland Trust. The latest report for the Care Inspectors announced that Ardvreck School is offering…
Read MoreThe life and times of Runrig’s Donnie Munro
Donnie Munro toured the world with his band Runrig but these days there is nowhere he’d rather be than home on Skye. I was born in Uig on the north-west side of Skye, just like everyone else on the island who happened to be born before 1966. That was when a maternity hospital was built…
Read MoreNessie is one of the biggest mysteries to children
The existence of the Loch Ness monster, ghosts and aliens are the real mysteries the nation’s children would love to have answered. A poll of 1,000 primary school-aged children revealed ghosts are the number one curiosity, with 32 per cent of youngsters wanting to know whether they exist. Three in 10 want an answer on…
Read MoreCreek and Cherokee Indian chiefs were Scottish blood brothers
In the US more than 250 years ago, Creek and Cherokee Indian chiefs were more likely to have Scottish ancestry than Native American. Beginning some 250 years ago, there surfaced a curious phenomenon in the south-eastern United States: Indian chiefs whose ancestry was more Scottish than Native American. Tribes such as the Creek and Cherokee…
Read MoreThe February 2020 edition of Scottish Field is out now
The February 2020 edition of Scottish Field is now available. In this packed issue, we celebrate Ayr, Ayrshire and Arran, exploring The Coig as it uncovers some hidden gems in the area, while Nick Drainey explores Ayrshire and Arran on foot. Editor Richard Bath said: ‘Thank the Lord that 2019 is out of the way.…
Read MoreA private jetty at an architect-designed home
Incredible shoreside views with a private jetty are available in this stunning, unique architect-designed home. Presented for sale by Harper Macleod LLP, this is a once in a lifetime opportunity to acquire an exceptional, unique, detached property, undoubtedly one of the finest modern homes the agents have seen, set in around 1.5 acres in a…
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