Read the runner-up in the Glencairn Glass Crime Short Story Competition

Allan Gaw was the runner-up in the Glencairn Glass Short Story Competition with The Last Tram to Gorbals Cross. Once you’ve read his story then check-out the winning entry – The Dummy Railway by Francis Crawford in the May issue of Scottish Field magazine. GLASGOW, 1928: A bluebottle thuds against the pane. Reeling on the…

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Airships could fly in Highlands and islands

AIRSHIPS could soon be flying over the Highlands and islands following the launch today of a concept study. Hybrid Air Vehicles (HAV) has teamed up with Highlands & Islands Airports (HIAL) to investigate if its Airlander 10 airships could be used to carry passengers and freight. The airship, which uses technology from aeroplanes and helicopters,…

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Killin gets its first dentist

KILLIN now has its own dental practice, saving villagers a round-trip of up to 100 miles. Chris Barrowman, who founded Infinityblu Dental Care in Pitlochry in 2007, has invested £330,000 in his new clinic in the Perthshire village. “The community has been amazing,” said Barrowman, who also owns practices in Alyth, Auchterarder, Crieff, and Dunkeld.…

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FRINGE REVIEW: “Ann Chun: Asian Divorce”

Ann Chun: Asian Divorce – Venue 16: Greenside @ Riddles Court – Clover Studio – 5.15pm IMAGINE that you are living in a different country, and you travel home to visit your parents only to discover that one has moved out – next door. This was the case for New York-based comedian Ann Chun after…

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REVIEW: Innside Newcastle

For a sophisticated and stylish stay in Newcastle look no further than Innside, writes Grant Dickie. SITUATED a stone’s throw from one the most synonymous views Newcastle has to offer, Innside by Meliã is the perfect stay for anyone looking to book a trip to the Toon. The modern but almost industrial-style architecture of the…

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Forbes Travel Guide awards The Balmoral five stars

The Balmoral, a Rocco Forte hotel, has been awarded five-stars in the 2022 Forbes Travel Guide. It was announced that The Balmoral remains the only hotel in Scotland to receive the world-renowned accolade. Forbes Travel Guide is the authority in genuine Five-Star service, and The Balmoral, for the second year running, remains on its illustrious…

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North Coast 500 beauty hotspots and coverage not-spots

New mobile mapping survey finds more than 34 miles of the North Coast 500 is without 4G coverage. Ahead of the Easter weekend, drivers are being encouraged to be aware of coverage not-spots to avoid any nasty surprises. Digital connectivity consultancy, FarrPoint, has made the interactive map freely available to tourists in a bid to…

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From Sheffield with love to Scotland’s islands

Despite living in Sheffield, author Richard Clubley’s love for the Scottish islands brings him north several times a year. And in this book, he gives a passionate account of what makes these places so special and worth visiting. He meets locals and learns a few realities of island life. He almost perished on Ailsa Craig,…

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A unique afternoon tea with Indulgent Cruises

Scottish Field readers with a love for travel at sea are being invited to attend an exclusive event this weekend. In partnership with Silversea and Indulgent Cruises, an exclusive afternoon tea is being held for Scottish Field readers and associates at the Blythswood Square Hotel in Glasgow, on Sunday 10 of April, for another inspiring…

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Lots to see at the Maid of the Loch this year

Easter is on the way, and marks the start of the new season for PS Maid of the Loch. The Ship on the Slip programme continues for the second year running, while the ship is on the slipway, under restoration at Balloch, Loch Lomond. The opening celebrations on Easter Weekend include In Steam winch house…

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