Posts Tagged ‘Aberdeen’
10 great Scots who’ve influenced Doctor Who
Doctor Who returns to our TV screens this Sunday night, with a new actor in the lead role. And for the first time since 1986, there isn’t a high-profile Scot to be found in front of, or behind, the camera. Jodie Whittaker is the new leading actor in the series, but since 1987, when Sylvester…
Read MoreDame Evelyn Glennie shares her early years
The world’s first full-time solo percussionist, Dame Evelyn Glennie, profoundly deaf since the age of 12. In this interview, originally published in Scottish Field’s April 2017 edition, she revisits the rural community in Aberdeenshire where she grew up. I was born in Aberdeen in 1965, the youngest of three kids. My parents were desperate for…
Read MoreGenesis of a charity success brewing story
Two Scots are behind a charity project that sees money go to great causes every time someone drinks their beer. Alan Mahon and Josh Littlejohn are behind craft beer BrewGooder, with profits going to fund clean water projects in developing countries. Their work has already raised huge sums, and we turn back the clock to…
Read MoreAberdeen’s hidden genius was hailed by Einstein
James Clerk Maxwell is one of the most influential scientists of all time, but few realise he spent some of his most formative years in Scotland. Maxwell, whose work led to the development of television, mobile phones, radio and infrared telescopes, was chair of Natural Philosophy at Aberdeen’s Marischal College from 1856 to 1860, where…
Read MoreCapturing the beauty of nature with a paintbrush
Sandra Emslie’s house is a gallery of her work, with practically every patch of wall covered in paintings of the agricultural landscapes of Douneside and Migvie interspersed with scenes of her beautiful garden – Sandra’s other passion. As she leads me through a terrace of colourful flowers through a large, well-tended lawn flanked by ancient…
Read MoreDistillery celebrates first (and 525th) birthday
Regarded as ‘the spiritual home of Scotch whisky,’ Lindores Abbey Distillery celebrates its first anniversary since it opened to the public on 5 October last year. The team at the distillery brought whisky production back on the historical site of Lindores Abbey in Newburgh in Fife. It was here that, according to the Exchequers Roll,…
Read MoreArt and antiques event will be museum fundraiser
A charity art and antiques event will be held at the Marcliffe Hotel in Aberdeen next month. Taking place on Sunday, 18 November, it aims to spread the word about the incredible redevelopment of the Aberdeen Art Gallery, and fundraise to help restore the Granite City’s reputation as a place rich in heritage and culture.…
Read More16th century Scots castle on the property market
A beautiful 16th century Scottish castle set in beautiful woodland is now available for sale. Presented for sale by Bell Ingram, the category A-listed Lickleyhead Castle, near Premnay, in Aberdeenshire, sits in a sheltered position below the hills of Bennachie and is approached from a long drive through mature woodland. It has a rich history…
Read MoreTalented seven join Scottish Opera for 2018/19 season
Scottish Opera has welcomed a talented new group of emerging artists to their fold for the 2018/19 season. The Scottish Opera Emerging Artists programme offers young artists a period of full-time work with the company to help them launch their careers. Initially set up to nurture outstanding young singers, the programme now also includes positions…
Read MoreLet’s say cheers for the beers at Scottish awards
The winners of the third annual Scottish Beer Awards have been revealed at the biggest ever celebration of Scottish brewing held in Edinburgh. Nearly 400 guests from across the UK brewing industry gathered to hear news on award winners after a wide-ranging competition which has been running since February. Awards were presented for both business…
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