Posts Tagged ‘Art’
Winning design for New Lanark is revealed
A talented designer has won a Scottish textile print competition. New Lanark, an 18th century cotton-spinning Mill Village and one of Scotland’s six UNESCO World Heritage Sites, has delighted to announce the winner of its textile print competition in celebration of the Artist Textiles Picasso to Warhol exhibition which runs at New Lanark until the…
Read MoreRed Deer offers the perfect home for retirement
Now is the time to make the perfect move to a stunning retirement park in Scotland. Prospective downsizers looking to enjoy a fantastic new lifestyle at Red Deer Village, a five star, award winning residential village for the over-50s at Stepps near Glasgow, can now take advantage of the park’s current spring bonanza. This showcase…
Read MoreClinic is waging a war on fat as people sign up
A cosmetic clinic is waging war on fat as record numbers undergo an intensive weight loss plan which offers slimmers full GP supervision and psychological support. Edinburgh-based Dermal Clinic has revealed that enrolments for its Alevere Therapy treatment have hit an all-time high, attracting many patients who have failed to shed unwanted pounds on other…
Read MoreThe art and science-inspired daffodil garden
Preservation and daffodils are at the heart of the heritage collection of Backhouse, at Rosfie Arts Garden in Fife. Caroline Thomson is an artist and sculptor who is a direct descendent of the Backhouse family, the renowned Quaker botanist and ethical banking family from Yorkshire, Caroline is filled with the enthusiasm and dedication that drove…
Read MoreJenny’s studio is a haven of beautiful paintings
Buildings hold a fascination for artist Jenny Hunter. From a tumble-down bothy in Aberdeenshire to the golden elegance of a Venetian palace, she is drawn to structures, and intrigued by their history. When she is out and about, Jenny’s love of old buildings can take her scrambling over obstacles or hiking through the undergrowth to…
Read MoreArtist Gordon has enjoyed his brushes with success
During his tenure as principal teacher of the art department at Moray’s Buckie High School, Gordon Mackie turned to painting as therapy. ‘I was one of those 24-hour teachers and someone said to me, “for God’s sake, Gordon, you’re a good painter, get back into it!” so I set up in the classroom and started…
Read MoreInside the northernmost distillery
Aurora Spirit is the northernmost distillery in the world at 69.39°N. Set deep within the arctic circle the distillery and visitors centre is at Årøybukt in Lyngen, northern Norway, which during the Cold War was a NATO coastal fort. The distillery was built in 2015 and opened as a visitor attraction in summer 2016. The…
Read MorePiping organisations unite to create a new Scottish centre of excellence
A move to a new national centre of excellence for piping has been approved this week. The boards of the College of Piping and the National Piping Centre have agreed, in principle, that the College will transfer its charitable and commercial activities to The National Piping Centre in Glasgow. This bold move will allow for…
Read MoreLeading Scottish cosmetic expert gets ready to host a masterclass
One of the UK’s most distinguished cosmetic experts is set to speak volumes as she hosts an in-depth industry masterclass at a prestigious Glasgow university. Jackie Partridge, who founded Edinburgh-based Dermal Clinic with husband Jarrod in 2007, will share her expertise with an audience of 85 cosmetic professionals at the University of Strathclyde on Wednesday, 7…
Read MoreCultural connections will come to the fore with new Glasgow exhibition
A Scottish museum is exploring cultural connections with a new display. Glasgow’s Kelvingrove Art Gallery and Museum has undertaken an ambitious redisplay of the World Art and Cultures Gallery. The brand new gallery has now opened to the public with two new displays that tell the story of African Style and the Ancient Tea Horse…
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