Posts Tagged ‘Christmas’
There’s no business like snow business at Braehead
Wherever you head in Scotland now, it won’t take you long before you see Santa, tinsels, presents and lots of fake snow. But children are being given the chance to play in real snow after visiting Santa when the magical Santa and the Snow experience opened to the public at Braehead shopping centre, near Glasgow,…
Read MorePicture perfect at latest art exhibition
The next art exhibition by the Scottish Ornithologists’ Club is now underway. Coinciding with the exhibition, they also have a small Christmas shop of bird-related Christmas decorations, cards and small gifts. The wildlife paintings of Lucy Newton will be on show until 16 January at the club, based at Waterston House, Aberlady, in East Lothian,…
Read MoreWhy not make your own Christmas pudding this year?
The festive season is fast approaching, whether you like it or not. For many of us, a highlight of December 25 will be a Christmas pudding, which most of us tend to buy, rather than make. For many, Christmas wouldn’t be Christmas without a Christmas pudding. If you’ve ever wanted to try making your own, we’ve…
Read MoreScot’s delight at winning ÂŁ40,000 Ariel Atom
Christmas has come early for one delighted Scotsman, who’s now in the fast lane. Charlie Glancy, a 35-year-old sign maker from Giffnock, near Glasgow, has won himself an Ariel Atom 4 worth ÂŁ40,000 as well as ÂŁ20,000 cash which he says will help him turn a bleak December into one to remember. After playing dream…
Read MorePlenty to enjoy this festive season at Balgove Larder
One of Scotland’s most popular farm shops has put together a calendar of festive events this winter. Balgove Larder will have a sparkling Christmas night market, the opportunity to take part in Christmas wreath making classes and Christmas party evenings in the Steak Barn, at Strathtyrum Farm, St Andrews. The Christmas events begin with two…
Read MoreWhisky and chocolate at the heart of new tour
A Scottish distillery has introduced two brand new tours as part of its visitor experience. The Clydeside Distillery is offering The Whisky & Chocolate Tour offers visitors a unique combination of delicious artisan chocolates, made by local Glasgow chocolatier Stacy Hannah Chocolates, with five carefully selected 10ml drams of Single Malt Scotch Whisky and The…
Read MoreFalkirk Wheel ready to welcome special guest
Everyone knows that Santa’s the real deal – and over the next few weeks, he’ll be the wheel deal too! Santa Claus is taking time out of his busy schedule in the run-up to Christmas and offering families paying a visit to the Falkirk Wheel, the world’s only rotating boat lift, for a magical journey…
Read MoreThe realities of dementia at the heart of Still Alice
The power of theatre is immense – provoking strong reactions from the audience, as powerful performances elicit emotions that we never expected to feel. Still Alice, currently being performed at the Theatre Royal in Glasgow, takes the audience on a journey, as they feel the effects of early-onset Alzheimer’s on the play’s titular character. Based…
Read MoreGet your hands on a little bit of Scottish history
Shoppers in the North East will have the chance to get their hands on a slice of history this week when a small display of treasures from the Aberdeen Art Gallery and Museums collection goes on show. Visitors to Union Square will be able to get up close to a treasure box of real objects…
Read MoreSt 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…
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