Posts Tagged ‘Scotland’
Tom Weir memorial statue targeted by thieves
Thieves targeted a statue to honour Scotland’s beloved man of the mountains Tom Weir – and stole charitable donations. In the run up to the fifth anniversary of the unveiling a statue in honour of Tom Weir, the site, located at Balmaha on Loch Lomondside, was targeted by thieves at the weekend. They broke into…
Read More70 years of the military tattoo – tickets on sale now
Tickets for the Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo 2020 show are on sale now. Tickets for The Platinum Edition went on sale from 10am today, Monday, 2 December, as celebrations for the momentous 70-year anniversary year begin. Following military contributions to the Edinburgh International Festival of Music and Drama in 1948 and 1949, the Tattoo has…
Read MoreShetland to return for two more series on BBC One
Acclaimed BBC One murder-mystery drama Shetland will return for two more series. Douglas Henshall will again reprise his role as DI Jimmy Perez alongside series regulars Alison O’Donnell and Steven Robertson. The series is made by Silverprint Pictures for BBC One. Adapted from Ann Cleeves’ celebrated novels, Shetland debuted on BBC One in 2013 and has gone from…
Read MoreThe perfect book for the Scottish film buff
The evolution of Scottish film culture resides in industrial, creative and critical changes since the 1970s. Reconsidering well-known films, such as The Last King of Scotland, as well as uncovering the overlooked, this refreshingly readable, if surprisingly expensive, book explores the diversity of Scottish culture portrayed in film. An essential for any student of British…
Read MoreHighland balls are becoming a global phenomenon
Bagpipes and trumpets; flag throwers and drummers; tartan kilts and silk pantaloons. That is what the people of Florence had to look forward to before 500 Scots arrived in February 2016 for traditional Scottish Balls with a twist. A special fusion of all things Scots and Florentine, the event will see highland reels danced in…
Read MoreEmbrace the darkness with Britain at night
Dixe Wills embraces the darkness that is brought at sun-down by exploring Britain and sharing his thoughtful, and often riveting, experiences after sunset. From seeking supernatural thrills in the fables of mythical creatures to encountering the natural nocturnal habits of some of Scotland’s most spectacular wildlife, Dixe illuminates the darkness and invites us to join…
Read MoreHarsh winters have hit Scotland’s woodland birds
Harsh winter weather is thought to be a factor in a short-term decline in woodland birds between 2017 and 2018. Official statistics published by Scottish Natural Heritage (SNH) track the abundance of Scotland’s terrestrial breeding birds using results from the BTO/JNCC/RSPB Breeding Bird Survey. The latest figures show that while farmland and upland birds remained…
Read MoreScotland’s first blue pasta marks St Andrew’s Day
A leading Glasgow restaurateur is celebrating St Andrew’s Day with the launch Scotland’s first blue pasta. Ahead of St Andrew’s Day this Saturday (30 October), Giovanna Eusebi, owner of Eusebi Deli in the city’s West End, has created rigatoni coloured with a deep azure hue. Thought to be the first of its kind in Scotland,…
Read MoreThe Snowman revealed as Scots’ favourite festive read
The Scottish Book Trust today revealed that children’s picture book The Snowman, by Raymond Briggs, has topped a national poll as Scotland’s most loved Christmas book. The news comes as the charity launches its first ever festive fundraising appeal to provide books and support to teen parents and their babies. Findings from the Centre for…
Read MoreThe January 2020 edition of Scottish Field is out now
The December 2020 edition of Scottish Field is now available. In this packed 196 page issue, we celebrate the stunning scenery of our land, as we look at the natural beauty of Scotland. Editor Richard Bath said: ‘There is no better time of the year to be a photographer. As autumn gives way to winter,…
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