Culture
Gone but not forgotten – 10 lost Scottish stately homes
A surprising number of Scottish castles and mansions have fallen into disrepair or have vanished entirely. Here are ten of the most magnifient of these lost treasures. 1. Hamilton Palace, Lanarkshire Hamilton Palace was once the grandest house in Scotland. The former seat of the Dukes of Hamilton, it was built in 1695 by the…
Read MoreRemembering Glover San – the Scottish Samurai
Glover San, the Scottish samurai Maverick Aberdonian entrepreneur Thomas Blake Glover helped forge modern Japan yet remains little known in his homeland. The posthumous career of Thomas Blake Glover seems to be as dynamic and full of unexpected terms as the one he enjoyed in his lifetime. Consider what has happened in the 100 years…
Read MoreOpen studios event has 200 artists and makers
Organisers have revealed the names of more than 200 artists and makers who will be taking part in this year’s nine-day Perthshire Open Studios (POS) event. More than 140 studios, taster exhibitions and the chance to meet artists in interesting buildings as part of Doors Open Days There will be two showcase exhibitions where visitors…
Read MoreSir Jackie Stewart to open Jim Clark museum
Formula One legend Sir Jackie Stewart OBE will officially open the new Jim Clark Motorsport Museum in Duns later this month. The museum honours and charts the life and racing career of the Scottish Borders farmer and double Formula One World Champion Jim Clark, who Sir Jackie has always maintained was the finest racing driver…
Read MoreNew play marks the life of a Scottish rugby icon
A new play celebrating the life of the rugby commentating legend Bill McLaren is to be launched soon. Bill McLaren: The Voice of Rugby tells the love story between Bill, his wife Bette, the Scottish Borders and the game of rugby. Presented by award-winning Hawick-based theatre company Firebrand, Bill McLaren: The Voice of Rugby will…
Read MoreLondon Scottish House has a proud past – and bright future
Plans have been revealed for a £7million transformation of an iconic building for London’s treasured Scottish community. The custodians of London Scottish House are leading an ambitious £7 million refurbishment to preserve the past of the London Scottish Regiment volunteers, and carry them into the future. Steeped in history, the London Scottish Regiment has a…
Read MoreLooking ahead to the 178th Lonach Gathering with Sir James Forbes
Ahead of the Lonach Gathering on 24 August 2019, we caught up with Sir James Forbes of Newe, patron of the Lonach Highland and Friendly Society. Talking of his love of the north east of Scotland, the annual Lonach Highlanders march and his all-time hero, his father, here is what Sir James had to say……
Read MoreScotland’s forgotten undersea tunnel to Ireland
The same year the Forth Bridge was completed, plans were drawn up for an even more ambitious rail crossing: from Scotland to Ireland – under the sea Mention the Channel Tunnel to most people and their thoughts will turn to the high-speed rail link to Paris or Brussels. But in 1890 – fantastic as it…
Read MoreWilliam Murdoch – the Titanic’s Scottish scapegoat
Was the Scottish officer in charge when the Titanic hit an iceberg a murdering, incompetent coward who shot himself or a brave man doing his duty? Or was he a brave man who went down with his ship, saving the lives of others? You can imagine the scene. James Cameron and his scriptwriters are discussing…
Read More10 of Scotland’s finest ladies and lords of the rings
There’s just under a year to go until the 2020 Olympics begin in Tokyo. As the clock ticks down the days, we take a look back at the ten of the greatest Scottish Olympians of all time 1. Eric Liddell, 400m Olympian, rugby international and devout Christian, Liddell was born in China to Scottish missionaries.…
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