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Sir Walter Scott desk seal could fetch £18,000 at auction
A rare 200-year-old desk seal belonging to Sir Walter Scott could fetch up to £18,000 when it goes under the hammer this week. The finely carved hand seal is from Scott’s personal desk seal at Abbotsford House in the Scottish Borders and is believed to date back to his knighthood in 1820. It is set…
Read MoreRecord breaking £6,000 raised for SSAFA
A record breaking £6,000 has been raised for Armed Forces charity SSAFA. The incredible sum was raised at the charity’s annual Borders clay shoot at Bisley Braidwood in Selkirk. Twenty-one teams took part in the clay shoot, all in aid of a good cause. A gun from one team, Lieutenant General (Ret’d) John Cooper, said:…
Read MoreWhat’s on: Whisky tastings, Scottish Opera and more
A round up of what’s on in Scotland this month plus some exciting announcements. The Mercat Grill in East Lothian is celebrating World Whisky Day on 20 May with a tasting event. For those able to attend the tasting in person, there will be a two-course steak dinner, followed by a tasting session comprising…
Read MoreSuccess of hit TV show Outlander to be explored at Glasgow conference
It is a global phenomenon of love across the centuries that has brought the scenery of Scotland to a worldwide audience. But now the success of smash hit TV series Outlander is to be explored at a conference in Glasgow, with talks from the show’s author Diana Gabaldon. The six season show, starring Scots actor…
Read MoreWhisky news round up: Gleneagles new range and more
Ahead of their centenary, world renowned Gleneagles Hotel is set to release their Pursuits whisky range. The hotel has sourced casks from four distinguished Scottish whisky distilleries to provide enthusiasts with the opportunity to own the single malt whiskies, each limited to one cask per expression. The Pursuits series is named after and inspired by…
Read MoreRare etchings by renowned artist John Byrne on display at Glasgow art fair
More than 1,000 pieces of artwork will be displayed at a Glasgow art fair – including rare etchings by renowned Scottish playwright and artist John Byrne. Previously known as the Glasgow Contemporary Art Fair, the event will take place under its new name, Reveal Glasgow, from 19 May to 21 May at the Scottish Events…
Read MoreRare Georgian townhouse in Edinburgh’s New Town hits the market
A Georgian townhouse that lies within a UNESCO World Heritage Site has gone on the market for nearly £2.5million. Buyers have a rare opportunity to snap up the property which is situated in one of Edinburgh’s most coveted addresses in the New Town. The row of classical terraced houses on Carlton Terrace were designed around…
Read MoreFirst edition James Robertson novel up for grabs at charity book sale
Scotland’s largest charity book sale opens this weekend – with highlights including a first edition of James Robertson’s Booker Prize listed novel. The sale, which has been going for 51 years and is the oldest in the country, will open in Edinburgh on 13 May and feature thousands of books from every genre. Since its…
Read MoreMedieval coin unearthed by amateur metal detectorist on show
A rare medieval coin recently unearthed by an amateur metal detectorist has gone on show. The silver penny depicting Malcolm IV of Scotland is being exhibited in Dunfermline, which was granted city status by King Charles last year. Just 20 millimetres in diameter, the coin was found in a field near Aberdour, Fife, in 2020,…
Read MorePhotographer Soo Burnell returns to Edinburgh with new exhibition
Scottish photographer Soo Burnell is returning to Edinburgh with a stunning new exhibition which pays homage to the city she grew up in. Burnell has been capturing the beauty of Edinburgh for more than 20 years and will be back this June with her exhibition I am home at the Saorsa Gallery in Stockbridge. The…
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