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The Luxury Issue: Unwind with October’s issue of Scottish Field
Your copy of Scottish Field’s October magazine is out now to buy, both in shops and online, with the very best lifestyle features, news, interiors, properties, antiques, motoring, gardens, wildlife, field sports, whisky, and more. This month is our Luxury Issue and the team has worked hard to bring you the finer things in life, from incredible golf,…
Read MoreProducer’s corner: Darcie Maher from Lannan bakery
She honed her pastry skills at The Palmerston in Edinburgh where she quickly gained a cult following for her creative pastries. But now self taught baker Darcie Maher is branching out on a new solo venture, opening a plush new bakery in one of Edinburgh’s busiest neighbourhoods. Called Lannan, which derives from the Scottish Gaelic…
Read MoreAlasdair Gray mural acquired for the public will go on display in Glasgow
A mural by the the late Alasdair Gray will go on display in the museum where he learnt to draw after it was acquired for the public. Painted in 1964, Cowcaddens Streetscape in the Fifties, is one of Gray’s best-known works and what he referred to as ‘my best big oil painting.’ The painting shows…
Read MoreStunning 16th century country house with indoor pool on market for less than ÂŁ1m
A stunning 16th century country house is on the market for less than ÂŁ1million – and comes with an indoor swimming pool. Dating from 1746, House of Craigie, is an impressive B-listed house in South Ayrshire, with views over to the islands of Arran, Ailsa Craig, Jura and as far as Ireland on a clear…
Read MoreRecently discovered textiles by Andy Warhol to go on display in Scotland
Recently discovered textiles by iconic American artist Andy Warhol will go on display in Scotland for the first time. The rare exhibition will be held at Dovecot Studios in Edinburgh next year. The 20th century artist created and sold his textiles anonymously, leaving them in obscurity until their recent discovery by collectors and curators Richard Chamberlain…
Read MoreArtistic DNA: Family of artists exhibit work together for first the time
A mother, father and their daughter are set to exhibit their artwork together for the first time. Relative Colour will showcase pieces from a range of artists and ceramicists, but front and centre will be the work of the McClenaghen family, who are exhibiting together for the first time. The exhibition will open on 10…
Read MoreArchaeologists uncover complete Neolithic cursus on the Isle of Arran
On the Isle of Arran’s south-west coast, archaeologists have begun uncovering what is believed to be the only complete Neolithic cursus in Britain. The vast rectangular enclosures at Drumadoon, which date back to between 4000 and 3000BC, would have been used for ceremonies. The Neolithic structures are usually made up of vast rectangular enclosures, with…
Read MoreMoët & Chandon to feature at Edinburgh Cocktail Week
Champagne firm MoĂ«t & Chandon will be featured during Edinburgh Cocktail Week, it has been revealed. MoĂ«t & Chandon, in collaboration with the team from Eve at Virgin Hotels Edinburgh, will offer a selection of three Champagne cocktails. The bespoke cocktail selection has been curated to celebrate the festival’s fifth anniversary, running from 6-15 October…
Read MoreFirst single malt Scotch whisky from isle of Harris to be released
The first single malt Scotch whisky from the Hebridean isle of Harris will be released this month. Isle of Harris Distillers is offering people the chance to be a part of history and join in the first ever dram of this historic malt on 22 September. The Hearach, named after the Scottish Gaelic name for…
Read MoreNumber of golden eagles in southern Scotland soars to highest in 300 years
The number of golden eagles in southern Scotland has risen to its highest in three hundred years, it has been revealed. The birds are extremely rare in the UK and experts have been helping the population grow. As part of the South of Scotland Golden Eagle Project eight chicks were successfully moved from other parts…
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