Posts by Peter Ranscombe
Peloton films first Scottish videos
PELOTON, the exercise bike maker that shot to fame during the first coronavirus lockdown, has filmed its first videos in Scotland. Members of its subscription service can use its bikes and treadmills – which come fitted with flatscreens – to take part in exercise classes recorded in the North-West Highlands. Options include a 30-minute guided…
Read MoreAlan Cumming teams up with Bross Bagels
SCOTTISH actor Alan Cumming has joined forces with Bross Bagels to create his signature snack. Social media sensation and Bross Bagels founder Larah “Mama” Bross invited Cumming to her deli in Edinburgh’s St James Quarter earlier this summer to try his hand at bagel building. The result was “The Holesome Cumming” vegan bagel, which goes…
Read MoreCulloden discovery sheds light on battle
RESEARCH has shone fresh light on the Jacobite army’s position at the battle of Culloden. Government agency Historic Environment Scotland (HES) has uncovered new evidence for the location of “Culloden Parks”, the landscaped fields and forest around Culloden House. The Jacobite army used the southern end of the parks as its left flank when it…
Read MoreGin, rum, and whisky brands unveil new looks
THREE of Scotland’s gin, rum, and whisky labels have revealed fresh designs for their bottles. Isle of Raasay Distillery took inspiration from its island’s geology for its new bottle. The shape of its glass is moulded from real rocks, fossils, and Raasay juniper. Local botanist Stephen Bungard helped the distillery hand-pick juniper on the island,…
Read MoreFlavourly’s small batch originals
Drinks blogger James Robertson reviews the latest batch of craft beers from Flavourly. ONLINE Edinburgh-based specialist Flavourly has launched a range of high-end small-batch craft beer created exclusively by some of the UK’s top breweries. The “Small Batch Originals” comprise six 440ml beers from Wiper & True, Brew By Numbers, Siren Craft Brewery, Tempest Brewing,…
Read MoreMaryculter House donates £9,000 to River Dee Trust
THE River Dee Trust has received a £9,000 donation from Maryculter House. The hotel has added a discretionary £1 charge to each of its customers’ bills to help raise the cash. The money will be split between the trust’s “OneMillionTrees” project – which has been running for two and a half years and has planted…
Read MoreAberdeen wins seven Green Flag Awards
ENVIRONMENTAL charity Keep Scotland Beautiful has presented seven Green Flag Awards to Aberdeen. Duthie Park won its tenth green flag in a row, while Garthdee Field Allotments, Hazlehead Park, Johnston Gardens, Seaton Park, Slopefield Allotments, and Victoria Park were also rewarded. Councillor Miranda Radley, convener of Aberdeen City Council’s operational delivery committee, said: “As a…
Read MoreCabrach Games return after 87-year gap
THE Cabrach Games and picnic are returning on Sunday following a 87-year hiatus. The gathering was a staple on the Highland Games circuit between 1877 and 1935. Yet a fall in the local population between the two world wars led to the games coming to an end. The Cabrach in Moray was once home to…
Read MoreFun Lovin’ Crime Writers at the Fringe
THE Fun Lovin’ Crime Writers – a band made up of tartan noir authors – is preparing to play four shows at the Edinburgh Festival Fringe. The super group – which consists of Mark Billingham, Chris Brookmyre, Doug Johnstone, Val McDermid, Stuart Neville, and Luca Veste – play “songs about murder and death”. Its covers…
Read MoreMarianne Dissard debut photo show in Glasgow
GLASGOW is hosting the debut solo photography exhibition by singer, author, and filmmaker Marianne Dissard. Dissard found herself living in Kent at the end of 2020 after her singing tour of Europe was cancelled. Over the next 18 months, she turned to street photography and captured life on the Isle of Thanet. She moved to…
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