Posts Tagged ‘Art’
Former fashion designer to unveil exhibition in Argyll
A fashion designer turned artist is getting ready to display his new exhibition. Fruit Flowers and French Fancies by Lex McFadyen will be on show at The Archway in Lochgilphead, which marks a return to the Argyll gallery where his regular solo shows have proven very popular. McFadyen returned to painting and drawing in 2001…
Read MoreLeaving no stone unturned in jewellery business
Bespoke jewellery designer Moira Patience is the go-to girl when it comes to creating something truly unique. A hidden gem in Edinburgh’s New Town is the showroom of jewellery designer Moira Patience on Hill Street. Moira launched her business in 2013 having learned her craft at Duncan of Jordanstone College of Art & Design, followed…
Read MoreModern rustic work is going down a storm
Furniture designer Hugh Parsons’ modern rustic style and attention to detail is taking the design world by storm. Making the decision to turn his woodwork hobby into a business has certainly paid off for the Edinburgh man, whose work has been sold in high-end design stores and even occupies a place in Edinburgh Castle. Hugh was…
Read MoreThe joy of six as new whiskies are revealed
Six new limited edition Scotch whiskies have been revealed at Distell’s first annual showcase event, The Malt Gallery. The new releases represent the four distilleries in the Distell portfolio, from Deanston in the Highlands to its West coast island presence with Bunnahabhain, Tobermory and Ledaig: Tobermory 2005 (12 YO) Fino Cask Finish, RRP ÂŁ110; Ledaig…
Read MoreThe Macallan launches first 2018 rare cask edition
The first of three 2018 releases from The Macallan has now been made available. The Macallan has launched Rare Cask Batch No 1, 2018 Release, introduces new packaging for Rare Cask, designed to provide consumers with even more insight into the whisky making process, with more detail revealed on this complex spirit. Rare Cask exemplifies…
Read MoreScots cosmetic nurse and clinic chasing UK titles
A reputed Scottish cosmetic nurse and her clinic will go head-to-head with the industry’s leading practitioners at this year’s national aesthetic awards. Jackie Partridge, co-founder and clinical director of Dermal Clinic in Morningside, Edinburgh, and her dedicated team are finalists at this year’s Aesthetics Awards – being recognised in the Best Clinic in Scotland and…
Read MoreA monster of a drink is launched at Loch Ness
A Loch Ness doctor and a retired detective have launched Scotland’s first absinthe blanche. Using botanicals, including wormwood, juniper and mint, hand- picked from around their 500-year-old ancestral home and water from an aquifer in their estate that flows into the famous loch, they have now created Loch Ness Absinth. The couple, Lorien and Kevin…
Read MoreScottish Heritage Angel Awards finalists unveiled
The rescue of a historic picture house in Campbeltown, restoration of an early 20th century Japanese Garden at Cowden and a project to promote archaeology in Caithness are among the finalists for the Scottish Heritage Angel Awards 2018. Showcasing a range of diverse heritage projects across the country, other nominees include a group of pupils…
Read MoreThe summer when wine drinkers chose a rosé
A leading Scottish based wine merchant has reported record rosĂ© wine sales following this summer’s heatwave. Latest figures from L’Art du Vin suggest that Scots are preferring a more dry and elegant rosĂ©, most common in Provence varieties that lends itself better to food and can be easily paired with summery dishes. L’Art du Vin’s…
Read MoreJanet fought back from chemo to find her artistic bent
It took a brushing encounter with chemotherapy to open an unexpected new chapter in Janet Ollason’s life. It was 2003 and the drug treatment was sapping her stamina. Her supportive husband John was encouraging her to take up a new activity which would keep her busy but not tire her out even more. So she…
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