Perthshire platform doubles number of artists

By Peter Ranscombe | January 29, 2021

A WEBSITE created to boost artists and makers in Perthshire has double its number of members in just six months. Perthshire Artisans was launched in June with nine artists, but has now grown to 18. Perth-based contemporary jewellery maker Kate McLaughlin, who one of the nine initial artists chosen for the launch of platform, said:…

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Celtic Connections closes with special farewell concert

By Peter Ranscombe | January 29, 2021

EUROPE’S largest winter music festival comes to an end on Tuesday with a new event. Celtic Connections’ farewell concert, which will be broadcast online from 7.30pm, includes highlights from the virtual festival. More than 30 concerts have been streamed as part of this year’s programme. Performers taking part in the festival have included Julie Fowlis,…

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Why you should venture across the Andes

By Peter Ranscombe | January 28, 2021

Two online tastings spread over two weeks have convinced Peter Ranscombe to explore more bottles from both sides of South America’s mountains. CONSIDERING that they’re separated by one of the tallest mountain ranges on the planet, Chile and Argentina have a lot in common. During tonight’s online tasting run by Diana Thompson at Wine Events…

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