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Powell & Son: Two heads are better than one
Australian winemaker Dave Powell has teamed up with his eldest son, Callum, to create wines from Australia’s Barossa and Eden valleys with freshness and fruit purity, writes Peter Ranscombe. THE phrase “colourful character” could have been coined to describe Dave Powell, the tall Australian winemaker with his grey beard and ponytail holding court in Le…
Read MoreA-listed building reopens in East Dunbartonshire after major ÂŁ2.73m revamp
A refurbished and extended historic building was shortlisted for a major award just weeks after its official reopening. Kilmardinny House has been rejuvenated by a ÂŁ2.73m programme of works – delivered by East Dunbartonshire Council in conjunction with the Leisure and Culture (EDLC) Trust and development partner hub West Scotland (hWS) with Clark Contracts. The…
Read MoreCumnock exhibition puts industry and science in the spotlight
An exhibition celebrating Scotland’s rich industrial past is currently being held. The event, marking the history of Cumnock and the Doon Valley, is running at the Baird Institute, Cumnock, until Saturday, December 16. Industry & Science: A Local Heritage, a collaboration between Kilmarnock Engineering and Science Society and Netherthird Primary School, Cumnock, shines a spotlight…
Read MoreDramatic dance performances will entertain in Glasgow
A dramatic dance performance in two parts is coming to Glasgow’s Tramway Theatre next week. The Tramway commissioned Brighton-based choreographer, performer and stage designer Theo Clinkard to create a compelling and visually arresting dance work. This Bright Field will come to the threate on Friday, October 13, and Saturday, October 14. In part one, the…
Read MoreTen new conservation apprenticeship places are up for grabs
Historic Environment Scotland is offering 10 new conservation internships based in Stirling, Edinburgh and Fort George. Each of these internships will last at least 12 months, with opportunities available in a wide variety of conservation areas, including climate change science, conservation science and technical aspects of traditional construction materials. Students interest in applying have another…
Read MoreFun and funghi at Culzean Castle
There’s a fantastic family funghi day out with a difference in South Ayrshire this weekend. Mystical mushrooms and toxic toadstools are the order of the day at Culzean Castle on Sunday. Families have the chance to join the Culzean Country Park rangers to find out what weird and wonderful mushrooms are growing in the woodlands.…
Read MoreVisitors flocked to Historic Environment Scotland properties
Tourists have been flocking to Aberdeenshire’s historic sites as Historic Environment Scotland has announced record-breaking visitor figures for the 2017 summer season. The summer season saw Tolquhon Castle – the picturesque ruined castle near Pitmedden – record its busiest ever season, already exceeding the visitor total for last financial year. A total of 5434 people…
Read MoreScottish Opera performers collaborate with Scottish pop acts
Scottish Opera and a pop performers are working together for #OperaPassion Day later this month. As part of BBC Arts Digital’s #OperaPassion Day on Thursday, October 19, Scottish Opera is joining forces with Be Charlotte, fronted by Dundonian Charlotte Brimner, and Carla J Easton from Glasgow-based band TeenCanteen for two exciting new collaborations. Four Scottish…
Read MoreBusinesses called to attend Lochaber tourism event
Businesses throughout Lochaber are being invited to attend a special tourism day. Lochaber Chamber of Commerce is inviting tourism-related businesses throughout the area – the outdoor capital of the UK – and further afield, to attend Tourism Day. The event is being held in partnership with Caledonian MacBrayne Ferries, at the Moorings Hotel, Banavie, on…
Read MoreEdinburgh spa launches touch therapy spa treatment
Edinburgh’s One Spa is thinking pink this October as they launch a new spa treatment suitable for those currently living with or recovering from cancer. Launching as part of Breast Cancer Awareness Month, their new ‘Hands on Heart’ treatment is a touch therapy treatment designed to allow guests to drift away into a meditative state…
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