Posts Tagged ‘scottish’
First edition James Robertson novel up for grabs at charity book sale
Scotland’s largest charity book sale opens this weekend – with highlights including a first edition of James Robertson’s Booker Prize listed novel. The sale, which has been going for 51 years and is the oldest in the country, will open in Edinburgh on 13 May and feature thousands of books from every genre. Since its…
Read MoreMedieval coin unearthed by amateur metal detectorist on show
A rare medieval coin recently unearthed by an amateur metal detectorist has gone on show. The silver penny depicting Malcolm IV of Scotland is being exhibited in Dunfermline, which was granted city status by King Charles last year. Just 20 millimetres in diameter, the coin was found in a field near Aberdour, Fife, in 2020,…
Read MoreGalloway registers to become Scotland’s next National Park
Campaigners in Galloway hope the area could become Scotland’s next National Park. Scottish Government Biodiversity Minister Lorna Slater has unveiled a public consultation on the criteria to decide whether an area could become a National Park. And within minutes of the announcement the Galloway National Park Association registered the region’s interest. Locals said the area…
Read MorePhotographer Soo Burnell returns to Edinburgh with new exhibition
Scottish photographer Soo Burnell is returning to Edinburgh with a stunning new exhibition which pays homage to the city she grew up in. Burnell has been capturing the beauty of Edinburgh for more than 20 years and will be back this June with her exhibition I am home at the Saorsa Gallery in Stockbridge. The…
Read MoreNoss Nature Reserve reopened following avian flu outbreak
Noss National Nature Reserve has reopened to the public following the island’s closure last year due to avian flu. The Noss ferry has resumed service this season and NatureScot staff are looking forward to welcoming visitors back to the island, which is home to thousands of seabirds each summer. Last summer both Noss and the…
Read MoreTributes after charity air ambulance founder John Bullough dies suddenly
Tributes have been paid to one of the founders of Scotland’s Charity Air Ambulance after he died suddenly. Chairman of SCAA John Bullough died in London last week aged 54. The former army officer founded the rescue service which has seen thousands of callouts since it was founded 10 years ago. In 2020 was awarded…
Read MoreLuxury floating hotel Fingal helps to raise awareness of bees
Scotland’s luxury floating hotel Fingal is helping to raise awareness of bees as part of a global bid to protect them. Fingal, in Edinburgh, will be serving up Scottish honey and honeycomb on its menus, as well as a new cocktail using honey syrup. The hotel at Alexandra Dock has teamed up with the Edinburgh…
Read More17th-century mirror featuring King Charles II sells for ÂŁ65k
A 17th-century mirror featuring King Charles II has been sold for a record-breaking amount at auction. The stumpwork and lacquer mirror, which dates back to 1652, was estimated to fetch up to ÂŁ2,000 when it went under the hammer. But auctioneers were stunned when the rectangular mirror sold for a whopping ÂŁ65,000 at Lindsay Burns…
Read MoreStep inside June’s issue of Scottish Field…
THE beautiful south of Scotland is in focus in the latest issue of Scottish Field magazine, which is on sale now, both in shops and online. Our writers have been busy sharing stories from the Borders and Dumfries & Galloway. They include the spectacular story of Graeme Parker, a genial Wigtownshire hoof trimmer turned social…
Read MoreStudent wins Savile Row tailor competition
A STUDENT will have her textile designs made into a sports jacket by a prestigious Savile Row tailor which inspired the Kingsman movies. University student Lois Cowie, 22, won the design challenge set by Savile Row tailor Huntsman and Huddersfield Fine Worsteds, based in West Yorkshire, whose customers include the royal family. The companies challenged students…
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