Posts Tagged ‘Aberdeen’
The Scottish theatre that’s staging its own comeback
Abandoned theatres tug at our emotions. As glories of a past age, they’re up there with steam locomotives and gramophones, yet there’s an inherent sadness when places created for entertainment close. Perhaps they fall into disuse because the fun and laughter have gone? That was how Aberdeen’s Tivoli Theatre was left in 1999, when the…
Read MoreA large traditional home in a desirable private area
Rhicuillin is a superb detached family home occupying an elevated south facing position within the desirable and private area. Rhicuillin, at 9 Golfview Road, Bieldside, Aberdeen, is presented to the market by Galbraith. The large accommodation has a simple, yet expansive, layout ensuring it exceeds the demands for spacious family living and was originally created…
Read MoreHave an ace time by taking up a new sport this summer
Strawberries and cream, tennis whites, and picnics on Murray Mound… With the countdown to Wimbledon beginning once more, many of us will be inspired to pick up the dusty old tennis rackets and go out to enjoy a match in the sunshine. Despite Andy Murray’s success on the court, figures suggest that national participation in…
Read MoreA beautifully extended Scottish farmhouse is for sale
A delightful extended traditional farmhouse dating from 1887 is for sale in the north of Scotland. Presented for sale by Galbraith, Honeyneuk, in Cuminestown, near Turriff, has four bedrooms and three reception rooms. The house sits in a charming and unspoilt rural setting and is within a short drive of Turriff and about an hour…
Read MoreA collision that could cost you ‘deer’
Motorists are being warned to slow down and look out for deer on the Scottish roads. The number of road accidents involving deer has previously reached its peak in May and June. Scottish National Heritage say that young deer are often on the move at this time of the year as they seek out homes…
Read MoreThere’s far more to Denmark than Vikings, bacon, pastries and Lego
There’s more than one gem to be found on Denmark’s west coast as I found out on a recent trip to western Jutland. What do you think of when you imagine Denmark? Vikings, bacon, pastries, possibly? Lego, Hans Christian Andersen and Noma, probably. And you’d be right, but there’s more, much more. Flying direct to…
Read MoreMonty Python songwriter to rock Scotland with The Rutles
There’s a chance to relive the heady days of Rutlemania this weekend, when The Rutles perform in Scotland this weekend. Widely known as the Pre-Fab Four, The Rutles have also been called a ‘Beatles parody group’, a charge which is sometimes strenuously denied. The Rutles were originally formed as a spoof by Bonzo Dog Doo-Dah…
Read MoreDuke of Wellington’s aide’s chest goes to auction
An innocent-looking wooden chest belonging to a Scotsman is set to go to auction – and it has an amazing history. Holts Auctioneers are selling a campaign chest once owned by the Duke of Wellington’s aide-de-camp who was killed at the Battle of Waterloo in 1815. It looked like an old wooden chest but painted…
Read MoreYoung performers will show their moves in Dundee
A unique showcase of seven dance performances called ACT will be staged today at Dundee Rep Theatre to celebrate new Scottish dance talent. Young dancers and choreographers from Scottish Dance Theatre are to be joined by dance groups from across Scotland. ACT is giving youngsters the opportunity to put their work at centrestage at Dundee…
Read MoreWhy taxi drivers were the ice cream of the crop
Scottish taxi drivers were put through their paces when provided with an unconventional twist on their age-old exam. Cabbies are famed for passing the notoriously difficult ‘Knowledge’ test, but they were given a variation on this by a Scottish ice cream brand. Mackie’s of Scotland has tested Aberdeen cabbies with its very own version of…
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