Ten fantastic places to visit in… Dunblane

Dunblane isn’t just the home town of Scotland’s double Wimbledon champion Andy Murray – there’s far more to it than that. If you’re visiting the Stirlingshire town, here’s a few things we recommend you see. Dunblane Museum The museum houses a collection of artifacts, paintings, prints and photographs relating to Dunblane and the cathedral –…

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Classical guitar duo to perform two gigs in Scotland

An Australian classical guitar duo are to play two gigs in Scotland, as they tour the UK with Canadian star k.d lang. Slava migrated with his parents from Kazakhstan to Australia, and his brother Leonard was born in Melbourne. Both his parents were orchestral string players in the Soviet Union – dad played violin and…

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Chill Fest Leith returns with more cocktails

Chill Fest Leith will return to Edinburgh this August – bigger and better than ever before. This year’s Chill Fest celebrations will see eighteen top bars across EH6 whip up creative signature cocktails to spread good vibes in Leith during festival season. Offering a more relaxed alternative to the frenzy of the Fringe, Chill Fest…

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Meet the most evil man in the world at the Fringe

Comedy, thrills, chaos and delight will be part of the show when you meet the most delightfully evil man alive – Mr Hyde – at this year’s Edinburgh Fringe. A man so evil he punches the cleaning lady, drop-kicks a precious puffin and yells ‘shark’ at the beach. This mad-cap rendition of Jekyll and Hyde…

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10 fascinating facts about… mid Argyll

Argyll is rightly recognised as one of the most stunning parts of Scotland. Nature is still dominating the sights, and here we present 10 fascinating facts about mid-Argyll. The Scottish Beaver Trial, which has reintroduced the mammals to the UK for the first time in 400 years, is based in Knapdale Forest. At 40 miles,…

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Marchmont set to host fascinating talks and films

Marchmont House is preparing to celebrate the very best in contemporary Scottish wood sculpture with an exhibition, talks and films featuring leading artists and makers. Conversations in Wood @ Marchmont House, from 3-5 August, is the first of a year-long series of events that celebrate the innovation, creativity and entrepreneurship of makers and creators, at…

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Writers aged over 40 invited to apply for national award

The Scottish Book Trust has announced that the Next Chapter Award 2020 is open for applications. Now in its sixth year, the award from the independent national charity transforming lives through reading and writing, seeks submissions from talented yet unpublished writers over the age of 40. The Next Chapter Award supports an emerging writer for…

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Half-price Tattoo tickets will go on sale from Monday

Half-price tickets for The Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo’s annual preview evening will go on sale from 10am on Monday, 22 July. This year, the Tattoo presents Kaleidoscope – a theme inspired by the Scottish optical instrument first patented by Sir David Brewster in 1817. The 100-minute extravaganza is filled with dazzling performances rich with colour…

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Stunning views over a loch from this property

A pretty detached house set within a delightful sylvan and coastal situation with uninterrupted views across a loch is now for sale. Dalrymple House, in Ardentinny, Argyll & Bute, is brought to the market by Robb Residential. Dalrymple House`s accommodation is light, bright and spacious and laid out over two easily managed levels. Dalrymple House…

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The Ivy’s afternoon tea inspired by the summer

Inspired by beautiful wildflower meadows and butterflies, The Ivy on the Square is bringing a touch of countryside charm to the Scottish capital this summer. A limited-edition, butterfly-themed afternoon tea will also be served in the restaurant until Sunday, 1 September, giving guests the chance to enjoy a new twist on The Ivy on the…

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