Who wants a Scottish Field Instagram honour?

You may have noticed (or are about to) we have been much more active on the Scottish Field Instagram page in the last few weeks. And we want to continue doing so on our page by sharing amazing pictures of all things Scottish and some fab behind the scenes images of what the team here…

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Growing Scotland’s £257m mountain bike economy

Opportunities and challenges in the mountain biking world lie ahead for landowners. A gathering of mountain bike enthusiasts, tourism leaders and land managers will discuss a range of important topics surrounding the future of the sport and its relationship with land management at the Scottish Mountain Bike Conference 2018, to be held at the Macdonald…

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Chinese and Japanese art in Scottish auction

Bonhams in Edinburgh is holdings an Asian Art sale next week. It will take place on Thursday, 15 November, at 22 Queen Street, starting at 11am. The auction will feature Japanese and Chinese Art including: bronzes, jades, snuff bottles, porcelain, textiles, lacquer, paintings and furniture. Among the many fascinating objects on view will be Ming Dynasty…

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Environmentalists honoured for their hard work

Toad patrols, wildlife blogs, beach cleaning and repairing mountain paths are just some of the things happening across Loch Lomond and the Trossachs National Park. Communities across the area came together at the Community Partnership’s annual event ‘A Green Revolution – building sustainable communities now’ in Arrochar to learn about and celebrate local people raising…

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First birthday marked by launch of Lum Reek

The GlenAllachie Distillers Company is this week toasting its first anniversary. And to mark the occasion, it has launched MacNair’s Lum Reek, a range of peated blended malt Scotch whiskies that revive a traditional brand with contemporary twist. The MacNair’s Lum Reek range, which comprises a non-age statement, 12-year-old and 21-year-old, is a combination of…

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Rare Fayre and a new expression from Glen Garioch

The Glen Garioch Distillery is gearing up to launch its Rare Fayre event – and the launch of a new expression. It comes on the back of being awarded the prestigious third spot in Scottish Field’s Whisky Awards for Scotland’s Distillery Visitor Experience of the Year nearly two weeks ago. On Saturday, 1 December, from…

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More protection wanted for Scottish landscapes

Scots want their scenic landscapes to be better protected. That’s the result of a survey commissioned by conservation charity the National Trust for Scotland, which reveals overwhelming support for greater measures to protect Scotland’s best scenery. The online survey of a sample of 1,229 people representative of Scotland’s population by age and gender was commissioned…

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Print exhibition is sure to make its mark

An exhibition celebrating printing in Scotland is set to open. This is about to be presented in Glasgow, celebrating the important role of printing in the city since the 17th century. More Than Just Books: Printing in Glasgow is being curated by the Scottish Printing Archival Trust from November 9, 2018, to January 6, 2019,…

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Multi-million event complex to open next summer

Aberdeen’s new multi-million-pound The Event Complex Aberdeen will open in the summer of 2019. The milestone follows on from last week’s announcement of stand-up comedian Russell Howard as the first entertainment act to book a show at the world-class venue. TECA arena, conference centre and exhibition building is part of the new AECC project which…

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Peter Pan will be at the heart of celebration

Dumfries’ Peter Pan heritage will play a part in a festival later this month. From sneak previews of the newly restored Moat Brae House to a CrocRock! Carnival, Dumfries is gearing up for a 10-day celebration of its JM Barrie heritage and of young people’s storytelling. The Dreams for the Future Festival, from 24 November…

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