What’s on
An evening of culture at distillery
A celebration of Scottish poetry, music and food is taking place in Fife next month. On Friday 11 May, Lindores Abbey Distillery will host an evening of music, poetry and fine local food at its second annual Music and Poetry Festival. The evening will showcase some of Fife’s finest performers, with poets, essayists, musicians and…
Read MoreExpert advice on hand to plan for the big day
An evening of top wedding tips is coming to Edinburgh, as the nation becomes excited ahead of the Royal Wedding. The Scottish wedding industry now worth in excess of £850 million per year, and with Prince Harry and Meaghan Markle’s wedding grabbing the attention, we are now at the start of peak wedding season. The…
Read MoreThere’s lots to do at the castle’s family fun day
A Scottish castle is hosting its annual fundraising family open day with a special castle theme next month. On Sunday, 15 April, Winton Castle in East Lothian will mark the move it made last year to change the name from Winton House back to its original name of Winton Castle, more fitting for a 500…
Read MoreVolunteers wanted to keep Scotland’s beaches tidy
Volunteers are being sought to help keep Scotland’s coastline clean and beautiful. Macduff Marine Aquarium will be leading the charge next weekend, with a fun filled couple of days, to get ready for British summertime. On the weekend of 24 and 25 March, the Aberdeenshire aquarium team will be sharing top tips on how to…
Read MoreAcclaimed television writer’s play comes to Glasgow theatre
A play by an accomplished television screenwriter is coming to Glasgow’s Tron Theatre. The Tron Theatre Company will present Bunny, by Jack Thorne. Working with Paul Brotherston to bring to the stage Jack Thorne’s exhilarating coming-of-age drama Bunny, it tackles teenage sexuality, racism and gang culture, as part of the Tron’s spring season. Thorne, whose…
Read MoreCreatives get themselves ready for Scotland’s big crafts event
Scotland’s clever crafters and witty knitters are getting ready for their biggest event of the year. The Creative Craft Show and The Scottish Quilting Show, are back at SEC, Glasgow, from 8–11 March. For those who like getting creative this spring, then a trip to this event is a must. The co-hosted shows are back…
Read MoreYoung musicians wanted for Scottish youth brass band competition
Young brass band players from all over the country are to take part in the National Mining Museum Scotland’s first Annual Youth Brass Band competition. The competition, set to take place on Saturday, 30 June, invites youth and junior brass bands from across the whole of Scotland to compete. Entries are now open to young…
Read MoreBallet Hispanico will present a British first in Edinburgh
Latino dance classics look set to entertain Scottish fans next month. Ballet Hispanico, a premier Latino dance organisation from the United States present the UK’s first performance and Linea Recta and Carmen.maquia at the Festival Theatre Edinburgh from 6 to 10 March, writes Gemma Corbett. Shows are set to take place from Tuesday to Saturday…
Read MoreSuccessful Edinburgh Fringe show set for national tour – and trip to Germany
Hit Edinburgh Fringe show Turntable is set to begins its first tour across Scotland and Germany this week. The performances begin in Perth this Friday, 2 March, and Saturday, 3 March. Turntable started when Michael John McCarthy and his Great Aunt Kathleen – 55 years his senior – connected over a stack of vinyl. Since…
Read MoreGolfers given the chance to play a four-ball at Gleneagles
Golfers will be able to take advantage of a special offer to play a four-ball at Gleneagles in March. In August this year, Gleneagles will host the inaugural European Golf Team Championship, which is being held as part of Glasgow 2018, an innovative multi-sport event that brings together the European Championships of six different sports…
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