Sir Walter Scott

Our top 10 of some of Scotland’s strangest clubs

After the Act of Union of 1707, gentlemen’s clubs were rife. Some insisted on members wearing dirty clothes, writing their names upside down, eating only...

A beautiful guide to the British landscape

From the still waters of the Lake District to the tumultuous winds in West Highland glens, Uncommon Ground: A Word-Lover’s Guide to the British Landscape...

Brash McKelvie – Pick your presents carefully

Scottish Field's online columnist Brash McKelvie's anniversary present wasn't what they expected. Here are the cast of characters that share the vicissitudes of life: Scragend...

Scottish Awards for New Music 2020 now open

New Music Scotland are pleased to announce that nominations for the fourth annual Scottish Awards for New Music are now open. The Scottish Awards for...

A new account of the Scots at Waterloo

Iain Gale, an art critic,  military historian, journalist and author, draws on modern-day accounts of the Battle of Waterloo and brings to life the individual...

Winter warmth marks Scottish Ensemble’s 50th

Scottish Ensemble’s ‘For a Winter’s Night’ series of Concerts by Candlelight was aptly named for its Edinburgh event, with the howling gales outside driving people...


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