Culture
Aberdeen bid to be Scotland’s first Unicef Child Friendly City
Aberdeen today underlined its aim to become the first city in Scotland to be recognised as a Unicef Child Friendly City as pupils from primary and secondary schools took over the council chamber to learn about the process. Young people were invited to take the place of councillors for a special session on the best…
Read MoreStudy days all set to return for Scottish art lovers
Duff House’s popular Study Days will return to the Georgian mansion in Banff on 27 and 28 November. A joint initiative between Historic Environment Scotland (HES) and Friends of Duff House, this year’s event will focus on portraiture within the House’s collections. This year’s theme has been inspired by the Sir Joshua Reynolds portrait of…
Read MoreTourism winners are honoured at awards ceremony
Tourism talent in Central East and Tayside has been recognised in the country’s most prestigious tourism awards. A total of 14 tourism businesses struck gold at the Scottish Thistle Awards regional finals for the Central East and Tayside, which took place week at Prestonfield House Hotel in Edinburgh. The Scottish Thistle Awards is Scotland’s premier awards…
Read MoreMajor exhibitions revealed for Scotland in 2019
A huge year lies ahead for National Museums Scotland. The completion of the transformation of the National Museum of Scotland’s iconic Victorian building in Edinburgh and a diverse and world-class programme of exhibitions means a fascinating world of discovery is ready. The 2019 programme will feature the unveiling of three new permanent galleries at the…
Read MoreClan Morrison chief enjoys returning to Scotland
Currently based in New Hampshire, Ru Morrison of Morrison spends at least a month each year at his family home of Ruchdi on North Uist with his wife Rochelle and their two children. It is an idyllic setting within a tight-knit island community where walks on the beach are plentiful and Ru’s kids play with the…
Read MoreThe military story behind some of Scotland’s roads
The Roman legions were not only formidable infantry, they were highly competent civil engineers, especially when it came to road building. After their departure from Caledonia in the second century of the Christian era the country had few, if any, all-weather roads for some 1,600 years. That is, until the arrival of a certain Irish-born…
Read MoreScotland’s pioneer of pictures
Every time you switch on your television, it’s all thanks to a Scotsman – John Logie Baird – who was born 130 years ago. Born in Helensburgh on August 14, 1888, John Logie Baird was the first man to transmit moving silhouette images on his mechanical television he named ‘The Televisor’. Baird’s early life was…
Read MoreThe realities of dementia at the heart of Still Alice
The power of theatre is immense – provoking strong reactions from the audience, as powerful performances elicit emotions that we never expected to feel. Still Alice, currently being performed at the Theatre Royal in Glasgow, takes the audience on a journey, as they feel the effects of early-onset Alzheimer’s on the play’s titular character. Based…
Read MoreGet your hands on a little bit of Scottish history
Shoppers in the North East will have the chance to get their hands on a slice of history this week when a small display of treasures from the Aberdeen Art Gallery and Museums collection goes on show. Visitors to Union Square will be able to get up close to a treasure box of real objects…
Read MoreSt Andrew’s Day to be a celebration of fairness
A collective celebration of arts, culture and social causes is coming to Scotland to mark St Andrew’s Day. The first nationwide Fair Saturday will take place on Saturday, 1 December, extending St Andrew’s Day with a festival of cultural events that promote fairness and sharing while raising funds for good causes. Originating in Spain in…
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