Posts Tagged ‘scottish’
Getting ready to celebrate Great British Game Week
The sixth Great British Game Week is running from 25 November 25 to 1 December. This promises to be the biggest Game Week yet, championing the finest wild game meat that Britain has to offer. Great British Game Week is a collaboration between the Countryside Alliance, the British Game Alliance and Taste of Game. They…
Read MoreForeign holidays are the best Christmas present
Scots shoppers hunting for the perfect Christmas gift are splashing the cash on holidays, city breaks and spa days, according to the Scottish Passenger Agents’ Association. Members have seen a recent surge in bookings for trips early in the new year – with men more likely than women to take advantage of current deals on…
Read MoreFormer firefighter from Perth bags ÂŁ200,000 supercar
A former Scots firefighter has been burning rubber in his brand new Lamborghini Huracan Evo worth a whopping ÂŁ200,000 after becoming the 500th winner of dream car competition, BOTB. Chris Phillips might be more accustomed to driving a fire engine under blue lights on the streets of Perth, but this week he was speeding around…
Read MoreLifting the lid on the very best of Tartan Noir
What is Tartan Noir? Which authors belong to this global crime fiction phenomenon? Which books should you read first, next, again, or not at all? Len Wanner investigates the genre’s four main sub-genres – the detective, the police, the serial killer, and the noir novel. Covering four decades of literary history, he provides close readings…
Read MoreSchool remembers former pupils’ sacrifice
Lomond School has commemorated the former Larchfield pupils who lost their lives in World War One through an installation of silhouettes. Alongside this, an assembly led by primary six pupils focused on the outbreak of WW2 and the experiences of the children who were evacuated. Throughout the school, Perspex silhouettes, donated by former pupil Ross…
Read MoreCelebrate silver – don’t hide it away on a shelf
Contemporary silverware should be enjoyed every day not displayed on a dusty shelf. That’s the message from family-run Scottish silversmiths Hayward & Stott as they launch The Thistle Collection and a new collaboration with Stewart Christie & Co. The Thistle Collection, which will be unveiled at Stewart Christie & Co’s shop in Edinburgh’s New Town…
Read MoreOffers over ÂŁ1million for restored home
An enchanting and meticulously restored 17th century house in secluded grounds is now for sale – for over ÂŁ1million. Northfield House, in Prestonpans, East Lothian, is presented to the market by Savills. This is a rare opportunity to acquire an enchanting family house in excellent order in delightful and secluded garden grounds of 1.74 acres.…
Read MoreThe Big Scottish Book Club discusses memoir
The second meeting of the Big Scottish Book Club is taking place this weekend. The Big Scottish Book Club is a new four-part TV show, with the second episode due to be shown on Sunday, 17 November, and hosted by writer Damian Barr Each week, Damian interviews the biggest names in fiction, non-fiction and poetry…
Read MoreThe Scots dog bidding to be Pet Survivor 2019
A Pomeranian pup from Glasgow has been selected as a finalist in PDSA’s national Pet Survivor 2019 competition. Milo was a victim of puppy farming, leaving him blind and at risk of complete paralysis due to spinal deformities. He defied the odds by surviving risky surgery, which then required intensive care and months of dedicated…
Read MoreScottish Field back issues – for just 99p each
Have you bought your copy of the December Scottish Field yet? We’re sure you have. If you’ve enjoyed it, then you might be interested in picking up some of our previous issues at a bargain price. You can download any other of our back issues today for just the amazing price of 99p. Each month,…
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