Posts by Peter Ranscombe
‘Paws at the Palace’ returns to Scone
SCONE will host its “Paws at the Palace” event for dogs and their owners again on 4 September. The event will include games, parades, agility classes, and demonstrations. Other attractions will include cool-down areas, stalls selling gifts and gear, and food stalls – for both dogs and humans. According to data from Booking.com, Perth and…
Read MoreBeethoven and Burns celebrated in new film
THE Royal Conservatoire of Scotland (RCS) is marking today’s anniversary of the very first Burns supper by releasing a film that celebrates the link between Beethoven and Burns. The first Burns supper was held on 21 July 1801, five years after the poet’s death. The RCS filmed Beethoven, Burns and the Folksong over three days…
Read MoreGreat British Beach Clean launches today
THE Marine Conservation Society (MCS) is today launching its annual Great British Beach Clean. The charity wants volunteers to help clean beaches on 16-25 September, and to record the rubbish that they collect. The MCS has used data collected to campaign for carrier bag charges, single-use plastic bans, and Scotland’s deposit return scheme for bottles…
Read MoreAberfoyle opens UK’s first marked gravel cycle trails
BIKE Trossachs, a community interest company in Aberfoyle, is todoy opening the UK’s first waymarked gravel cycling routes. The 10km, 20km, and 30km trails begin and end in the centre of Aberfoyle, taking in Loch Ard Forest, Loch Ard, and Loch Chon along the way. Enda McLoughlin, chair of Bike Trossachs, said: “We have seen…
Read MoreMoat Brae brings children’s stories to life
MOAT Brae, Scotland’s national centre for children’s literature and storytelling, in Dumfries has reopened for the summer with an exhibition showcasing classic stories. Studio MinaLima, the graphic design firm behind the Harry Potter and Fantastic Beasts films, has breathed fresh life into tales including Alice’s Adventure in Wonderland by Lewis Carroll, Pinocchio by Carlo Collodi,…
Read MoreMiss Scotland’s Ciara Harvie singing in Edinburgh
MISS Scotland finalist Ciara Harvie is singing in Edinburgh’s St Andrew Square this weekend to raise money for Smith-Magenis Syndrome Foundation UK. The 23-year-old classical-crossover singer, who appeared on television series The Voice, will perform in the square from 1pm on Saturday and Sunday. “Music completely changed my life, and this is the reason why I…
Read MoreRed Onion wins Come Dine With Me: The Professionals
JOHN and Rosie Quigley’s Red Onion restaurant won last night’s Glasgow round of Channel 4 series Come Dine With Me: The Professionals. The father and daught team beat fellow city centre eateries Calabash and Saffron to win a trophy and £1,000. Red Onion served seared Barra scallops for its starter, followed by Gressingham duck breast…
Read MoreBug ‘splatometer’ is a hit in Scotland
INSECT charity Buglife’s “splatometer” is proving to be a big hit in Scotland, with more than 100 people already signed up to carry out surveys this summer. The “splatometer” attaches to a car’s number plate and helps citizen scientists to monitor how many insects they kill on their journeys. The results are essential for monitoring…
Read MoreRecord sales for Chippendale School
A RECORD 55% of the pieces on display at the Chippendale School graduate exhibition in East Lothian were snapped up by shoppers. A total of 121 items were on show at the four-day event, which was staged by the 27 students following their nine-month training course. The sales – which included 37 pieces going on…
Read MoreStrathallan School swimmer and coach go to Olympics
A SWIMMER and his coach from Strathallan School will represent Great Britain at this summer’s European Youth Olympic Festival. Evan Davidson and Strathallan’s head of swimming, Elaine Johnston, will join a 16-strong junior squad heading to Banská Bystrica in Slovakia. At 15, Davidson is one of the youngest swimmers selected for the squad. He was…
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