Posts Tagged ‘Aberdeen’
St Andrew’s Day to be a celebration of fairness
A collective celebration of arts, culture and social causes is coming to Scotland to mark St Andrew’s Day. The first nationwide Fair Saturday will take place on Saturday, 1 December, extending St Andrew’s Day with a festival of cultural events that promote fairness and sharing while raising funds for good causes. Originating in Spain in…
Read MorePhotographic exhibition will be all At Sea
A Scots photographer’s portrait of working men and women from north-east Scotland’s fishing communities have been unveiled at a new exhibition. Photographic portraits by London-based Paul Duke of working men and women are now on show at the Aberdeen Maritime Museum. From his series, At Sea, these magnificent images document a time of sharp decline…
Read MoreThe Flying Scotsman keeps coming back – time and again
Think of the golden age of steam, and the chances are you will think of The Flying Scotsman, the world’s most iconic steamtrain. The Flying Scotsman which has endured a rollercoaster ride from spotlight to sidelines and back again, yet it still remains one of the most iconic images of Britain’s railway. Designed by eminent…
Read MoreSeafood and lamb help crown surf ‘n’ turf champion
The head chef from an Aberdeenshire restaurant has triumphed in the Scotch Lamb PGI Surf ‘n’ Turf Chef of the Year competition. Ross Cochrane, from The Rothesay Rooms in Ballater, was crowned the winner of the competition after impressing judges with a dish he created by combining Scottish seafood and Scotch Lamb PGI. The 33-year-old beat…
Read MoreDundee set for North Hop food and drink festival
A popular Scottish themed food and drink festival is preparing to take up residence inside a giant pop-up marquee at Apex City Hotel in Dundee later this month. The 1,125 square metre marquee is set to host a series of unique events and festivals, including Spirit of North Hop Dundee, celebrating Scottish spirits and much…
Read MoreHonours for five First World War Scots creatives
Five historic creative figures who told their stories and experiences of the First World War through their poetry and art have been awarded commemorative plaques by Historic Environment Scotland (HES). Coinciding with the 100th anniversary of the end of the First World War, and Armistice Day this weekend, the plaques will be unveiled in cities…
Read MoreSorry seems to be the easiest word for Scots
Scots are renowned for their overuse of apologies, with the word ‘sorry’ firmly established as a staple of Scottish phraseology, according to new research. A survey of 1,004 adults carried out by leading online florist SerenataFlowers.com, has revealed that the average Scot now says ‘sorry’ as many as eight times per day, with the most apologetic Scots…
Read More‘My Favourite Film’ Festival line-up unveiled
A Highland town will welcome Rab C Nesbitt star Gregor Fisher as the 12th annual Cromarty ‘My Favourite Film’ Festival programme was unveiled. Gregor and other guests will introduce the movies that they love. Everywhere from lighthouses to old breweries, via buoy stores and living rooms will turn into cinemas as one of the UK’s…
Read MoreMulti-million event complex to open next summer
Aberdeen’s new multi-million-pound The Event Complex Aberdeen will open in the summer of 2019. The milestone follows on from last week’s announcement of stand-up comedian Russell Howard as the first entertainment act to book a show at the world-class venue. TECA arena, conference centre and exhibition building is part of the new AECC project which…
Read MoreDuo add expertise to Scottish Land & Estates
Scottish Land & Estates has boosted its policy expertise with the appointment of two new staff members. Rebekah Strong joins the organisation in the newly created role of environment assistant whilst Emma Steel starts work at SLE as a policy assistant to support the team in political, stakeholder and member engagement. The new additions to…
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