Posts Tagged ‘Christmas’
The festive season becomes the fish-tive season at aquarium
Christmas is for everyone this weekend – including our underwater friends! Aberdeenshire’s Macduff Marine Aquarium celebrated its 20th anniversary this year and has under gone a major refurbishment of the central kelp reef exhibit. The aquarium was closed for the summer while the work was carried out and the grand reopening and birthday celebration was…
Read MoreTis the season to be jolly with New Lanark’s traditional festivities
Christmas is in full flow in New Lanark, an idyllic winter setting nestled at the foot of the Clyde Valley. It’s the perfect day out for all the family, as te festive season kicked off with record numbers of visitors soaking up the atmosphere at Christmas at the Mills and enjoying The Magic Shoes pantomime,…
Read MoreWarehouse clearance sale will be gone in a flash
This Thursday a fantastic one hour flash warehouse clearance sale is being held in Glasgow. From 6.30pm to 7.30pm only, BoConcept, 257 Sauchiehall Street, Glasgow, will have all clearance stock with up to 70% off, with at least 40% off. It is on a first come, first served basis, with full payment or a non-refundable…
Read MoreA great gift if you’re looking for some Christmas gin-spiration
Glasgow’s multi award winning gin MAKAR is now available in a festive limited edition gift pack containing three of their handcrafted premium gins. The Glasgow Distillery Company has been exceptionally busy over the last few months and their magical elves have crafted the perfect present for botanical-lovers this Christmas – a MAKAR mini festive gift…
Read MoreSome Fyne festive fare for foodies
For those looking for the perfect foodie gift nothing could be more fitting than a seafood hamper from Loch Fyne Oysters. Located near Cairndow, at the head of Loch Fyne on the West Coast of Scotland, Loch Fyne Oysters is renowned throughout the world for serving up the highest quality seafood regularly on the menu at…
Read MoreThe 30 Christmas presents you really don’t want to get
They say that Christmas is all about the spirit of giving – but sometimes the presents we receive aren’t exactly what we’d been hoping for. A pair of marigolds, underwear from a boss, anti-cellulite cream and even botox are just some of the most hated Christmas presents to have been received by Brits. With just…
Read MoreChristmas experiences to be remembered at The Balmoral
To mark the festive season, Edinburgh’s The Balmoral hotel has teamed up with Scotland’s most iconic jewellery house and the world’s finest watchmaker to create a unique moment in time for the city. Hamilton & Inches, in partnership with Patek Philippe, are to share centuries of silversmithing prestige and watchmaking excellence at No.1 Princes Street…
Read MoreWear a jumper to see the jumpers and help a deserving cause
Race go-ers who take their Christmas jumper jumping can help raise funds for charity. Kelso Races is holding the Persimmon Homes Scottish Borders National Handicap Steeplechase on Sunday, 10 December. The race-meeting, which is set to have a festive theme and take place amid wintry weather, boasts ÂŁ115,000 of prize money for the seven-race programme.…
Read MoreReview: La Clique Noel
I’ve been going to the Fringe for almost 30 years and few shows have stayed longer in my mind than La Clique. For me, it’s always been a show that makes me think about Camille O’Sullivan, the sultry Irish songstress whose playful and sensual vocals came to define La Clique for a whole generation of…
Read MoreCalifornia: Variety is the spice of life
A series of recent tastings have reminded Peter Ranscombe about the diversity of wines available from California. ONE of the most-exciting aspects of visiting California back in March was learning about the wide variety of grapes being grown in the golden state. As I wrote at the time, there’s far more to Cali than over-oaked…
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