Scotland
Ten years since old pool went from Baths to Bobbins
The important history of an Edinburgh institution is the focus of a new exhibition. Celebrating 10 years of weaving in the Infirmary Street Baths, Dovecot presents an exhibition titled Baths to Bobbins, now open, in partnership with Historic Environment Scotland. It explores the memories of past visitors, photography documenting key moments in the building’s history…
Read MoreCracking the code adds to The Glenlivet
The Glenlivet has unveiled its latest addition to the range – The Glenlivet Code. Inspired by the iconic British code breakers, this mysterious Single Malt Scotch whisky is released without any cask information or tasting notes, putting whisky fans’ senses to the ultimate test by pushing the boundaries of flavour exploration. Presented in a premium…
Read MoreFund to boost investment in rural Scotland is launched
A new fund designed to help rural areas in Scotland invest in the quality of their tourism offering has opened for applications. Administered by VisitScotland, the Scottish Government Rural Tourism Infrastructure Fund will support sustainable, well planned, inspiring and collaborative infrastructure projects to enable more visitors to enjoy Scotland’s rural communities. Last month, Tourism Secretary…
Read MoreSweet dreams with Adam’s fantastic fiddling skills
Scottish Composer of the Year Adam Sutherland’s new album does indeed come from Some Other Land. As one of Scotland’s foremost fiddlers, having cut his teeth with such luminaries as the Peatbog Faeries, Croft No. 5 and Treacherous Orchestra and not forgetting the immense talents of Session A9, it is perhaps not by accident that…
Read MoreThe most incredible ‘secret’ collection of whisky
Secret Scottish whisky bars come in all shapes and sizes. The whisky bar in the officers’ mess at 45 Commando’s Arbroath headquarters is one of the whisky world’s hidden gems. From the outside, it looks like a fairly utilitarian modern building. In fact, the single-storey building at RM Condor near Arbroath looks like a supersized suburban…
Read MoreWatch the cheeky new video from the Kilted Yoga
Scotland’s Kilted Yoga lads have swapped the Scottish wind for the Jersey breeze in their new video. The Kilted Yoga lads became an instant viral sensation when their first film was viewed over 55 million times worldwide. Now the pair, best known for doing downward dog in nothing but kilts, have traded the Scottish hinterland…
Read MoreMore and more Scots are choosing a staycation
The Easter holidays are popular for family staycations in Scotland. Cottages & Castles, Scotland’s leading specialist holiday lettings agency, has witnessed an increase in family and group bookings this year. With the Easter holidays just around the corner you may be wondering if it’s too late to book that much longed for family getaway, but…
Read MoreInvestment keeps the water level up at Loch Ness
The lifespan of an historic weir which raises the level of Loch Ness by over a metre has been extended by a century. Custodians Scottish Canals have reinforced the structure with enough steel to construct two-and-a-half Kelpies. The £2 million Scottish Government-funded project saw the Caledonian Canal’s Thomas Telford-designed Ness Weir, which sits at the…
Read MoreThe Greatest Show on Earth will be in Glasgow
The Easter holidays are just round the corner and a trip to the cinema has inspired Scottish Youth Theatre’s latest holiday programme. If you’ve been inspired by Hugh Jackman’s latest movie outing – The Greatest Showman then your next trip should be to Scottish Youth Theatre this Easter. During the school holidays they present The…
Read MoreA magnificent gesture to boost a great charity
The generosity of Scottish rural businesses is helping children across the country. At last week’s Scottish Rural Awards, there was a whisky raffle, which saw a bottle of Tomintoul up for grabs at each table, with one lucky winner receiving the prize. As a result, the amazing total of £3081.50, was raised at the event,…
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