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Bridge of Allan pupils test ‘Connected Education’
PUPILS and teachers at Bridge of Allan Primary School are taking part in a pilot project to test tablet computers and software for use in the classroom. Mobile phone network Vodafone’s “Connected Education” programme includes using Microsoft Teams for Education as an online classroom. The pilot, which will run until March, includes training for teachers.…
Read MoreCaird Hall Christmas concert premieres on Sunday
THE first of two Christmas concerts recorded at the Caird Hall in Dundee will have its premier on YouTube on Sunday. The first concert – which will begin showing on Leisure & Culture Dundee’s YouTube Channel at 2.30pm – features the venue’s Steinway concert grand piano played by Christina Lawrie, with Marcus Barcham-Stevens on violin.…
Read MoreVintage tractor auction motors to £11,000 for charity
A RESTORED Massey Ferguson 135 has raised £11,800 for the Royal Scottish Agricultural Benevolent Institution (RSABI) at auction. The successful bidder was Brian Mitchell from Brechin in Angus, who was born and raised on a Perthshire farm. Mitchell is a committee member of the Angus Agricultural Association and runs the vintage vehicle section of the…
Read MoreRoyal Highland Show unveils 2021 plans
TICKETS for the Royal Highland Show go on sale tomorrow as the Scotland’s biggest outdoor event returns to Ingliston on the outskirts of Edinburgh. The first batch of tickets for the four-day show, which will run on 17-20 June, go on sale tomorrow at noon. The next batch will go on sale next month. The…
Read MoreThe Caley launches Laurent-Perrier afternoon teas at home
THE Caledonian Hotel in Edinburgh has teamed up with Champagne Laurent-Perrier to launch a festive afternoon tea at home. The Caley’s afternoon tea features finger sandwiches, scones, and pastries. The hotel, which is part of the Waldorf Astoria chain, is offering the teas until the end of the month, priced £99 for two people, including…
Read MoreQueen’s Christmas present from Banffshire dancers
A BOOK and CD to commemorate 90 years of the Banffshire branch of the Royal Scottish Country Dance Society has been despatched to Windsor Castle as a festive gift for the Queen. More than 50 Banffshire dancers had an audience with the Queen when they were invited to dance at Balmoral Castle when the group…
Read MoreMerchiston offers free academic advice
MERCHISTON Castle School in Edinburgh is offering free academic advice tomorrow night. Dale Cartwright, deputy head learning and teaching, will host a live questions and answers session at 5.30pm. The school said: “We are hoping this session, in particular, will help those who still have outstanding questions or concerns regarding their UCAS applications. “There is…
Read MoreHospitality launches ‘Taste Edinburgh’ campaign
CHEFS have launched a campaign to encourage customers to buy gift vouchers for their favourite Edinburgh restaurants, bars, and hotels this Christmas. The launch of the “Taste Edinburgh” scheme was attended by Michelin-starred cooks Tom Kitchin and Martin Wishart. Other restaurateurs taking part in the campaign include: James Thomson from Prestonfield House Hotel and The…
Read MoreScottish rowan up for European tree award
A ROWAN tree near Moffat will represent Great Britain in a European contest. The Woodland Trust has chosen “The Survivor” at Carrifran to represent Great Britain in the “European Tree of the Year” competition. The public selected “The Survivor” as Scotland’s “Tree of the Year” back in October. It has now beaten off competition from…
Read MoreHighlands and islands gift boxes launch
A GIFT box service dedicated to showcasing products from the Highlands and islands has been launched. A Whale of a Time brings together products from independent businesses spread across Inverness, Lochaber, Moray, Wester Ross, and Wick, as well as islands including Harris, Islay, Lewis, Orkney, and Skye. Its range of eight gift boxes stretches from…
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