Posts Tagged ‘scottish’
Clannad singer to mark Scottish Father of Democracy
A festival to celebrate the life of times of Scotland’s ‘Father of Democracy’ will be celebrated in song, talks, walks and entertainment later this year. The 2018 Thomas Muir Festival will once again train the spotlight on one of Scotland’s greatest sons – who was persecuted and eventually banished in 1793 for his work to…
Read MoreNew distillery is a step closer as stills arrive
The completion of the new distillery on the Isle of Arran has moved a step closer. Isle of Arran Distillers Ltd have welcomed the arrival of their new custom-made copper pot stills to the island, for the Lagg Distillery. Following their departure from Rothes on the east coast of the country, the stills made the…
Read MoreGreat views and food to match at The Boat House
The Scottish Field staff love South Queensferry in general, but The Boathouse gets my vote when it comes to eating out. It has a wonderful position right on the Forth and for its relentlessly enjoyable seafood menu. The crab, seafood curry and scallops are all winners, while the hot seafood platter is expensive but definitely…
Read MoreCountryside views from a charming Scottish cottage
A Scottish home with a breathtaking rural outlook from the edge of a golf course is now for sale. Drumnagrain, at Ballindalloch, Moray, is presented to the market by Galbraith. Drumnagrain is a charming detached cottage located in a stunning elevated position overlooking Strath Avon and Ben Rinnes. Built predominantly from harled stone under a…
Read MoreLooking to honour Scotland’s newest businesses
Each year, there are many new businesses establishing themselves in Scotland. The Scottish Rural Awards aims to recognise these new firms, their dedication and successes, through the Business Start Up category. It seeks to identify innovation, application and inspiration from all new businesses which have been trading for less than 24 months prior to 20…
Read MoreBook review – Hometown Tales: Highlands & Hebrides
From a series pairing new voices and celebrated writers, this book weaves together two tales of the Highlands and the Hebrides in a celebration of regional diversity. Songwriter Colin MacIntyre’s The Boy in the Bubble is a funny memoir about growing up on Mull, while emerging writer Ellen MacAskill’s A9 is a piece of short…
Read MoreOne thousand voices unite to end Blas Festival
Nearly 1000 young musicians impressed a Highland crowd with an incredible showcase of Scottish music and culture, alongside the top names in traditional music earlier this evening. With support from the Year of Young People 2018 Event Fund, the Blas Festival, organised by Fèisean nan GĂ idheal in partnership with The Highland Council, came to a…
Read MoreThe V&A is more than just a museum to Dundee
Scottish Field’s Steph Abbot returned to her home town of Dundee this week ahead of the official opening of the new V&A museum. What a strange and glorious feeling it is to realise that the eyes of the world are firmly focused on the city you call home. This week I experienced a mixture of…
Read MoreScottish Heritage Angel Awards finalists unveiled
The rescue of a historic picture house in Campbeltown, restoration of an early 20th century Japanese Garden at Cowden and a project to promote archaeology in Caithness are among the finalists for the Scottish Heritage Angel Awards 2018. Showcasing a range of diverse heritage projects across the country, other nominees include a group of pupils…
Read MoreOpera in Concert series to open with Scottish premiere
Scottish Opera’s 2018/19 Opera in Concert series opens with the Scottish premiere of Edgar by Giacomo Puccini. It will be performed on Sunday 28 October, at Theatre Royal Glasgow. A gem from the world of verismo opera, Puccini’s rarely-performed second opera was commissioned following the success of Le villi, which was performed as part of…
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