Top five things to see at Glasgow Jazz Festival

Glasgow Jazz Festival returns later this month between 14– 18 June with performances from some of the biggest names in jazz, blues, soul, funk, and R&B. Here are some top picks of what to check out:   1.Marco Mezquida Trio The Marco Mezquida Trio, fronted by award-winning Spanish pianist and composer Marco Mezquida, alongside Martín…

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Whisky round-up: festival dates, new expressions and more

Whisky partnership  Local single malt distillery, Tomintoul, has been announced as Cairngorm Mountain Rescue Team’s official partner as the voluntary emergency service celebrates its 60th anniversary year. Pledging to support the local heroes with what will be Cairngorm Mountain Rescue Team’s largest sponsorship to date, the agreement comes at a welcome time for Scotland’s much-loved mountaineers as the busy…

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Black Axe Throwing Co: A stress busting night to remember

With deadline day past, the Scottish Field team were looking for a stress-buster… Cue Edinburgh’s first-ever axe-throwing experience, Black Axe Throwing Co.  WHEN it comes to writing a resumé, certain desirable attributes spring to mind. Good communication, efficiency, positivity, and the ability to problem solve are crucial skills in any line of work. Happily, my…

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Nearly £1m in funding for extra rangers at nature hot spots this summer

Scotland’s nature hot spots will benefit from extra rangers this summer after receiving nearly £1million in funding. The NatureScot Better Places funding will go directly to 24 countryside, coast and island projects enabling an additional 62 staff to be employed. The extra ‘boots on the ground’ help manage visitor pressure in hotspots like Shetland, Glencoe,…

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Edinburgh’s Hidden Door festival has opened

Edinburgh’s Hidden Door festival has opened for five days of music, art and performance. Held at the Complex at 15 Dalkeith Road, the festival is also hosting a diverse poetry and spoken word programme and a collection of visual art from Scotland’s best emerging artists over the course of the event from 31 May –…

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Greta Thunberg to take part in Edinburgh International Book Festival

Climate activist Greta Thunberg will take part in a special event at this year’s Edinburgh International Book Festival. The Swedish environmental campaigner will give a speech, followed by an in-depth conversation about her activism. Greta, 20, will also discuss  her book  The Climate Book, which saw her call on the wisdom of more than one…

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British Wool to host fashion shows at Royal Highland Show

British Wool is hosting a series of fashion shows at the Royal Highland Show this year – all featuring models with an agricultural background. Flock to Fashion will debut the latest collections from brands such as Harris Tweed Hebrides, Lochcarran of Scotland and Eribé Knitwear. British Wool will also have a retail stand in the…

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