Making it happen for creative graduates at the Conservatoire

By Kenny Smith | May 3, 2021

The Royal Conservatoire of Scotland’s Making It Happen programme is supporting and celebrating its graduates’ creativity and career goals. A film exploring mental health in working-class male communities, a music podcast of folk songs centred on Glasgow’s iconic River Clyde, a mother and daughter performance piece, and a documentary that examines youth culture in rural…

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The GlenAllachie launches its new wine cask series

By Kenny Smith | May 3, 2021

The GlenAllachie has revealed the inaugural bottlings released within its new wine cask series. Headed up by award-winning master distiller Billy Walker, he carefully selected premium barriques formerly used to age fine wines across France, Italy, and Spain to create three expressions to kick off the limited edition range: an 11-year-old Grattamacco Cask Finish (UK…

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Celebrate the country’s natural diversity at Marine Fest

By Kenny Smith | May 3, 2021

One of the UK’s leading conservation and education charities, the Scottish Seabird Centre, will host its first ever Marine Fest. Running from 31 May to 13 June, it aims to raise awareness of the diversity of Scotland’s marine environment and wildlife and the pressures facing them. The Marine Fest programme was officially launched as Scotland’s…

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A third celebration of powerful Scottish women

By Kenny Smith | May 3, 2021

Mairi Kidd dedicates a third of her book to powerful Scottish women (the remainder to Irish and Welsh equivalents) whose tales have been overlooked or banished to the footnotes of historic literature. It is hard to look beyond the underlying politics of the narrative – with a strong focus on the fight for gender equality…

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A celebration and history of Scottish art and artists

By Kenny Smith | May 3, 2021

Have you ever wondered about the backstory of James Guthrie’s ‘To Pastures New’ painting? Or indeed the tale of Henry Raeburn? Here to fill the art history void in our lives is Lachlan Goudie with this wonderful snapshot of Scottish art through the centuries – a comprehensive account of the nation’s creative history that caters…

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A Journey In Colour at the Goldfinch Gallery

By Kenny Smith | April 30, 2021

Perthshire’s Goldfinch Gallery is delighted to present a new exhibition of works by visiting international artist Adriana Eyzaguirre entitled: Journey In Colour. Adriana Eyzaguirre’s recent collection of works are original oil paintings conveying imagery of trees, birds and nature which combine a love of bold, flamboyant bright colours, with a more subtle ambience. Adriana Eyzaguirre…

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A special Scottish residents staycation offer 

By Kenny Smith | April 30, 2021

Experience an unforgettable stay in the heart of Edinburgh and celebrate your first night away with this limited edition offer. Waldorf Astoria Edinburgh – The Caledonian reopened on April 26 along with Peacock Alley Lounge for breakfast, lunch, afternoon tea and dinner, and Guerlain Spa & Health Club complete with two gyms, indoor pool, jacuzzi…

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A collection of the supernatural in Scotland

By Kenny Smith | April 30, 2021

Assorted strange phenomena abound in Scotland – witches, wizards, fairies, sea monsters, yeti-type creatures, UFOs and a plethora of female spirits called glastigs and caoineags who appear in various forms.  A collection of ghostly hauntings, blood-chilling tales and strange phenomena abound in Scotland are gathered together in a new book, Paranormal Scotland, by Gilly Pickup.…

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Tamdhu announce limited-edition releases for festival

By Kenny Smith | April 30, 2021

Tamdhu has unveiled two highly anticipated limited-edition releases for this year’s digital Spirit of Speyside Whisky Festival. The Tamdhu Dalbeallie Dram 004 and the Tamdhu Club Single Cask are being launched during a virtual tasting as part of the festival programme. Today ( Friday, April 30) from 8pm BST, the Tamdhu Dalbeallie Dram 004 and…

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