Posts by Peter Ranscombe
Scots charity reopens world’s most remote museum
A TEAM has completed its 8,000-mile journey to reopen the world’s most remote museum on South Georgia. The Dundee-based South Georgia Heritage Trust runs the museum on behalf of the Government of South Georgia & the South Sandwich Islands, a British Overseas Territory in the southern Atlantic Ocean. Around 15,000 tourists are expected to visit…
Read MoreChopard exhibition opens at Laings in Edinburgh
LAINGS is hosting an exhibition in its Edinburgh branch featuring jewellery and watches made by Chopard. The Swiss brand is well known for designing the Palme d’Or trophy for the Cannes Film Festival and for its work with the James Bond film franchise. Actress Julia Roberts is Chopard’s brand ambassador. “This is an opportunity to…
Read MoreExperts recommend their favourite autumn walks
A COLLECTION of autumn walks in Scotland has been recommended by the country’s woodland experts. Members of staff from Forestry & Land Scotland, the Scottish Government agency that replaced Forestry Commission Scotland in 2019, were asked to recommend their favourite autumnal routes. Stuart Chalmers, the organisation’s national visitor services manager, said: “Autumn in Scotland is…
Read MoreSWG3 unveils final mural in Glasgow arts trail
ARTS and events venue SWG3 has revealed the final mural in its Glasgow arts trail. Some of Scotland’s best-known street artists – including Smug, KMG, Mark Worst, Molly Hankinson, and Tragic O’Hara – have worked on the project, alongside local communities. SWG3’s street arts and graffiti initiative, Yardworks, has organised the trail, which is designed…
Read MoreRoxy Lanes brings ice-free curling to Edinburgh
PLAYERS will be able to try their hand at ice-free curling and ten-pin bowling next month when Roxy Lanes opens in Edinburgh. The leisure company is moving into the back of the former British Home Stores (BHS) branch on Rose Street. As well as ice-free curling and ten-pin bowling, the 25,000sq ft site will also…
Read MoreMeander Apparel opens outdoors shops in Edinburgh and London
OUTDOORS brand Meander Apparel is opening shops in Edinburgh and London after securing a £350,000 investment. The company opened a pop-up store on Edinburgh’s George Street in October 2020 and has now added a permanent shop in the city’s Stockbridge area. Co-founder Jill Henry said: “We’re incredibly excited to open our new store and head…
Read MoreREVIEW: Mikaku, Glasgow
Kenny Smith visit Japanese restaurant Mikaku in Glasgow. JAPANESE food has always been a winner in my household. My junior diner has a fascination with the Far East and its culture, as they have a love of its art, through Manga and anime, as well as its food. So, when learning that Glasgow’s Mikaku is…
Read MoreStirling Castle shares 500 years of history
STIRLING Castle will open its doors for two evenings next month to share stories from its rich history. Actors will dress up as characters including Mary, Queen of Scots, and her ladies-in-waiting to tell historic tales to visitors. Other performers will portray jesters, musicians, and soldiers. Carnegie medal-winning author Theresa Breslin will read from her…
Read MoreElements festival shines light on gold, silver, and jewellery
THE Elements festival celebrating gold, silver, and jewellery opens in Edinburgh today. Fifty makers from Scotland and the rest of the UK will be selling designer gold, silver, and jewellery at a fair. This year’s festival also includes an exhibition of award-winning work from the Goldsmiths’ Craft & Design Council (GC&DC) Competition, which is being…
Read MoreScience award for Strathallan Prep School
STRATHALLAN Prep School has been awarded the Primary Science Quality Mark (PSQM). The accreditation recognises the quality of science teaching at the preparatory school in Perthshire. Pupils have been receiving science talks from palaeontologists, an oil engineer, dental students from the University of Glasgow, and a bird breeder. Clare Angus, head of prep school science,…
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