Posts Tagged ‘show’
Shocking growth as giant hogweed returns early
Scots are being warned to beware robust new growth of one of the country’s most troublesome invasive species – more than a month earlier than it would usually appear. Keith Gallacher of Complete Weed Control found fresh Giant Hogweed growth of a foot or more while quoting for a job in Musselburgh in mid-February. He…
Read MoreJust over a week left to visit May Morris exhibition
The first-ever Scottish exhibition about the work of May Morris is closing next week. Being held at Dovecot Studios in Edinburgh, Art & Life tells the overlooked story of May Morris (1862–1938), the youngest daughter of William Morris, and her extraordinary work and contribution to the British Arts and Crafts Movement, and runs until 14…
Read MoreBeer Without Beards members create their own drink
To celebrate International Women Day, the members of the ‘women who beer group’ Beers Without Beards have brewed their own beverage. The beer will be launched on 8 March at the Portobello Tap alongside a Women In Beer tap list – and all are welcome. The group teamed up with brewery Cross Borders, to brew…
Read MoreRoyal Scottish Academy ready for 194th exhibition
The 194th Annual Exhibition of the Royal Scottish Academy will open later this month. Running from 28 March – 3 May at the RSA Upper and Lower Galleries on Princes Street, Edinburgh, the annual exhibition is the most extensive exhibition of contemporary art and architecture in Scotland. Having been a mainstay of the academy’s calendar…
Read MoreNew jewellery collection on show in Gallery
The Scottish Gallery is presenting a new collection of jewellery exploring the relationship of colour, balance and form. Running until 28 March, it is showcasing the work of Elizabeth Jane Campbell. Working with vitreous enamel in simple oxidised silver settings, she creates beautiful jewellery featuring a playful colour palette. Elizabeth Jane Campbell said: ‘My recent…
Read MoreGet in a flap at Eigg’s first-ever film festival
The Isle of Eigg is to hold its first-ever film festival in April. The programme is all about birds; bird migration and behaviour, habitats, their relationship with humans and the impact we have on their environment and future survival. The festival programme of 10 feature films and documentaries runs from Friday 17 to Monday 20…
Read MoreBrash McKelvie – Dealing with a weighty matter
Scottish Field’s online columnist Brash McKelvie was in for a shock when they went to the chemist. Here are the cast of characters that share the vicissitudes of life: Scragend – a Rhode Island Red of indeterminate age and foul nature. Shitting Cat – does exactly what it says on the tin. The Beloved –…
Read MoreThe Big Big Gin Festival is back for another round
The award-winning Big Big Gin Festival returns to the Edinburgh Corn Exchange for another round and once again it’s promising something refreshingly different. Having recently won the title of ‘Scottish Gin Event of the Year’ at the Scottish Gin Awards 2019, the organisers are keen to raise the bar yet again, so are set to…
Read MoreCall for music inspired by Scotland’s nature
A new national contest has been launched, calling on musicians of all genres – whether rock, rap, folk, classical or anything in between – to show their love of nature by writing music inspired by the coasts and waters of Scotland’s beautiful nature reserves. Scottish Natural Heritage (SNH) and Fèis Rois have partnered up on…
Read MoreDairy farmers needed for M.Bovis study
Dairy farmers across Scotland are being urged to take part in a new study to help scientists better understand the spread of Mycoplasma bovis in cattle. Calves infected with Mycoplasma bovis can develop pneumonia, middle ear disease, resulting in a head tilt, and arthritis with resultant reduced growth. In addition to these clinical signs, affected…
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