Scotland
Famous Edinburgh landmarks unite as conference venue
Two of Edinburgh’s most iconic Old Town institutions are joining forces in a move that is set to deliver a multi-million-pound boost into the heart of the city. The prestigious Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh (RCSEd) and the Festival Theatre are pooling their resources to create a one-stop ‘large conference destination’ with unrivalled character…
Read MoreNew head of policy is ready for land challenges
Scottish Land & Estates has appointed a new head of policy. Katy Dickson takes on the role as the land business sector faces a wide range of challenges in agriculture, rural business, land management, environment and conservation. Joining Scottish Land & Estates as a policy officer in 2014, Katy was later promoted to a senior…
Read MoreA pair of new drams from Tamdhu honour the past
Tamdhu Speyside Single Malt Scotch Whisky is celebrating the 120th anniversary of the Speyside distillery. Selected by the 15-strong Tamdhu distillery team and bottled un-chill-filtered at cask strength, only 603 individually numbered scarce bottles will be released to mark the event. Matured in a European oak first-fill sherry butt, the single malt has a smooth,…
Read MoreSee Scotland’s most stunning stones at new exhibition
A new display at the National Museum of Scotland will explore the beauty and variety of the nation’s hidden gems. Scotland’s Agates will examine how agates form, their diversity of colour and texture and how their allure has captured the imagination of scientists and amateur enthusiasts alike. Sometimes called ‘Scotch pebbles’, agates are semi-precious gemstones…
Read MoreBook review: Rousay Remembered by Tom Lennie
What’s the story? Tom Lennie shares the stories his mother, Phebe Marwick once told him of her childhood, growing up in the Wasbister district of Rousay during the interwar years. Phebe recounts times when grocer-vans and ambulances were drawn by horse, take a step back in time and throw yourself into live on one of…
Read MoreFalkirk Wheel ready for trans-Atlantic challenge
One of Scotland’s most iconic tourist attractions is to take part in a cross-Atlantic battle. The Falkirk Wheel, the world’s only rotating boat lift is embarking upon a challenge to see how many canoes and kayaks it can hold at one time as part of a revolutionary festival on May 13. The Wheel has been…
Read MoreGet ready for some fantastic inflatable fun
Fun and laughs are in store this summer when the longest continuous inflatable obstacle course in the world returns to Scotland. The new Labyrinth Challenge, which is over 1,000ft long and includes more than 30 fun obstacles in five-themed zones, comes to the BT Murrayfield Stadium in Edinburgh this June. The pop-up attraction, owned and…
Read MoreThree shows take opera to a new audience
Scottish Opera’s Pop-up Opera is back on the road this month with three brilliant shows for audiences of all ages. They are A Little Bit of HMS Pinafore, A Little Bit of Eugene Onegin and Be A Sport, Spike!, which has been commissioned by Festival 2018, the cultural programme of the Glasgow 2018 European Championships.…
Read MoreThere’s far more to Falkirk than just its famous Wheel
An interactive map showcasing what to see and do in Falkirk and the surrounding area has been launched by VisitScotland. Falkirk & Beyond, developed by the national tourism organization and VisitFalkirk within Falkirk Council, offers prospective visitors a fun way to discover much of the area’s tourism offering. The map is the first of its…
Read MoreTry this delicious recipe for slow-cooked ox cheeks
Anne and Jim Anderson, who run The Anderson restaurant and hotel in Fortrose on the Black Isle, have transformed it since taking it over. The restaurant has evolved under the ownership of the couple. Ann said: ‘While the standard dishes are still the most popular, I like to try new things. It’s all about patience and getting people to…
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