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Bid to protect scuttled Scapa Flow World War I wrecks
One hundred years ago, the German High Seas Fleet was scuttled at Scapa Flow on Orkney. Now, a century later, a consultation has been launched seeking views from the public on the designation of the site as a Historic Marine Protected Area (HMPA). The consultation was announced this week by First Minister Nicola Sturgeon at…
Read MoreTen Scots places Clan Oliphant members must visit
Scots have been dispersed throughout the world – taking our names and culture with them. So many of us look into our roots, to find out who we are and where we came from, and many Scots overseas delight in finding out about their ancestors. Here we present 10 places that all members of the…
Read MoreThe bad boys in our top 10 of Scots behaving badly
There’s an old saying that women can’t resist bounders and cads. From Lord Byron to Hugh Grant’s Daniel Cleaver in Bridget Jones’ Diary, the bad boys have always been a drawn. Here’s our top ten men who behaved badly. 1. James Erskine, Lord Grange Lord Grange was a Scottish judge who served as Lord Justice…
Read MoreSir Billy Connolly to lead Tartan Day Parade
Sir Billy Connolly will be the Grand Marshal of the New York City Tartan Day Parade this year. Taking place on the 21st anniversary of the official Tartan Day this April, the globally-renowned comedian, artist, musician, presenter, actor and artist will lead this year’s procession along Manhattan’s Sixth Avenue on Saturday April 6 – with…
Read More2019 Cordis Prize for Tapestry Shortlist revealed
The world’s biggest prize for tapestry, The Cordis Prize has announced the shortlist of weaving artists who are in the running for the title. The shortlist of 17 artworks by 16 artists will be considered for the £8000 prize and exhibited to the public at Inverleith House Gallery in Edinburgh from 16 March to 27…
Read MorePeter Capaldi helps raise thousands for CHAS
Scots actor Peter Capaldi helped to raise thousands of pounds for charity at the weekend. Capital Sci-Fi Con – Edinburgh’s not-for-profit sci-fi, movie and pop culture event – exploded into the city at the weekend, with thousands of big-hearted sci-fi fans gathering together to raise money for Children’s Hospices Across Scotland (CHAS). Glasgow’s Capaldi, the…
Read MoreThere’s more horse power to the Kelpies’ creator
The Scottish sculptor behind the Kelpies has masterminded the design of an equally unique silver equine chess set. Sparks fly and there’s a whiff of singed steel hanging in the air of Andy Scott’s Glasgow studio as he welds together the wire armature of what will eventually be a horse. This is hardly surprising. Since…
Read More10 fascinating facts about Clan Oliphant
If you’re a member of Clan Oliphant, here’s 10 essential facts you need to know. Our bluffer’s guide brings you 10 handy bits of trivia that may amuse or fascinate. Click HERE to read our feature about the restoration of Clan Oliphant. 1. The Oliphant Clan Chief’s motto is ‘A tout pourvoir’ (Provide for all)…
Read MoreDedication’s what you need to be a record breaker
Scotland is a nation that likes to shout about its successes. We might be small, but we’re proud to have given the world television, tarmac and the telephone, to name but a handful of inventions. However, that’s not all Scotland has to shout about, as our wee country boasts some world records – some may…
Read MoreFairytales are brought to life in the workshop
Sharmanka is a place where industry meets art, mechanics meet fairy tales and the boundaries between dreams and real life blur beyond recognition It’s over 20 years since Sharmanka (meaning ‘barrel organ’ in Russian) opened its doors in Glasgow, but artist mechanic Eduard Bersudsky, gallery director Tatyana Jakovskaya and Tatanya’s son Sergey are still sharing…
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