Culture
Three new galleries to open after £80million spend
Three new galleries at the National Museum of Scotland open to the public on Friday. These complete the 15-year, £80 million redevelopment which has created one of the world’s finest museums, presenting the wonders of nature, art and culture and the excitement of science and discovery, all under one roof. National Museums Scotland has completed…
Read MoreVariety takes to the stage with Allan Stewart
Scottish showbiz veteran Allan Stewart is back later this month for another Big Big Variety Show. Promising the best in entertainment and the biggest laughs at the King’s Theatre, Edinburgh, the enduring appeal of variety is captured in a line-up that includes the digitally enhanced magic of Britain’s Got Talent finalist Mandy Muden, the hilarious…
Read MoreNew talent will be showcased at Scots poetry festival
Scotland’s International Poetry Festival will be bursting with new talent and future stars this year. StAnza has always been the perfect place to hear new voices and discover emerging talent, with 2019 set to be no different. The annual festival which this year takes place between 6-10 March in St Andrews, is as much about…
Read MoreDiscover secrets of the grave robbers – and more
A new resource that allows people to delve easily for the first time into the fascinating world of medical history – including rare photographic collections and tales of grave robbers – has been launched by the Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh. The website archiveandlibrary.rcsed.ac.uk provides a catalogue of information that will enable visitors to view…
Read MoreMarking 150 years of Wallace Monument with £1m revamp
The National Wallace Monument marks its 150th anniversary this year – and has released new visuals that show how its exhibition galleries will be completely transformed as part of a £1m+ investment scheme. The Monument’s new look interior, funded by Stirling District Tourism (the charity responsible for running the popular tourist attraction) at a cost…
Read MoreSuccessful new Burns festival will return next year
The Burns&Beyond festival in Edinburgh has had a superb inaugural year – and it’s coming back in 2020. Organised by Unique Events, with Johnnie Walker, more than 30,000 visitors enjoyed a packed programme of free and ticketed events over the seven days of the Festival last week. Activities included a series of free family events…
Read MoreCelebrating games and the light fantastic
The third annual D-Lux Festival of Light took place in Dumfries at the weekend – complete with giant glitter ball and video games projected onto High Street shops. This year’s after dark festival, which was free and ran from 31 January to 2 February, took place at a variety of locations, and put the spotlight…
Read MoreExhibition marks Mary Queen of Scots’ death
Mary, Queen of Scots enthusiasts will have the chance to view rare material from the National Library of Scotland’s collections next weekend. This will take place on the anniversary of her execution (Friday 8 and Saturday 9 February). Also coinciding with the Mary, Queen of Scots film which is now on release, the exhibit will…
Read MoreThe Scottish Samurai who modernised Japan
A hero, a founding father of modern Japan, and the Scottish Samurai. These are just a few of the titles bestowed upon the merchant Thomas Blake Glover. While Glover is held in the highest regard by his adopted home of Japan, few Scots know about the man who helped overthrow the tyrannical reign of the…
Read MoreCraftsman Angus has reached the turning point
Angus Clyne, originally from Glenuig in Lochaber, is a man of many talents. Past professions have included fisherman, chef, DJ and busker, but now Angus’ focus is on artistic woodturning from his studio near Pitlochry. Using a lathe to spin the wood, a roughly chainsawed block of wet wood is mounted and spun at a…
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