Posts Tagged ‘competition’
Prize guy is at one with nature after winning Cairngorms competition
An Edinburgh teenager is the winner of the Cairngorms Nature Young Presenter 2018 competition. After a nail biting two weeks of waiting, it has been announced that after thousands of online votes, 13-year-old Aiden Curlewis is the esteemed 2018 winner, writes Olivia Dobson. The competition was launched in June and is in partnership with the Royal…
Read MoreFrom fat cat to purr-fect puss for Aberdeen’s Pumpkin
A formerly flabby feline from Scotland has been named ‘top cat’ in national pet slimming competition. Once-podgy puss Pumpkin from Aberdeen has taken the top honour in the UK’s largest pet slimming competition after shedding 14% of his bodyweight in just six months. Ginger-and-white cat Pumpkin once weighed in at a whopping 1st 8lbs (10.2kg),…
Read MoreNew whisky trail is dram fine festive idea
Glengoyne Highland single malt Scotch whisky has launched a new Glasgow festive whisky trail. The trail, which officially launches today, Friday, incorporates six leading bars and restaurants in Glasgow. Inspired by the festive season and running until 31 December, Glengoyne has created a bespoke serve for each of the participating venues. Customers are encouraged to…
Read MoreStornoway shortlisted in FutureTown design competition
Plans for a Waterfront Walk in Stornoway have been shortlisted in Scotland’s FutureTowns design competition. Identified as Stornoway’s ‘greatest asset’ in a plan for the town, developed earlier this year by 360 Architecture, the Waterfront Walk offers the potential for Stornoway to return to its origins in its relationship to the Waterfront, creating connections throughout…
Read MorePicasso and Warhol at the heart of exhibition
A major London exhibition is coming to Scotland. New Lanark World Heritage Site will be hosting London’s Fashion and Textile Museum’s international travelling exhibition Artist Textiles – Picasso to Warhol will be hosted there from January 26 – April 29 in its new exhibition gallery. This touring display from the Fashion and Textile Museum, London…
Read MoreEdinburgh salon picks up two honours at beauty industry Oscars
Acclaimed Edinburgh-based salon group Zen Lifestyle is celebrating having won two prestigious industry awards – Large Salon of the Year and Boutique Salon of the Year – at the Regional Professional Beauty Awards, the Oscars of the beauty industry. Zen Lifestyle beat off competition from around Scotland at the annual awards ceremony which celebrates excellence…
Read MoreScots firms looking for votes at national competition in London tonight
Two Scottish companies are taking part in the final of a competition at St James’ Palace in London tonight (Wednesday). Aberdeen firms Intelligent Gels and RAB-Microfluidics are among 12 entrepreneurs and early-stage businesses which will pitch directly to an influential audience from the world of entrepreneurship, technology, media and investment, as part of Pitch@Palace 8.0.…
Read MoreTalented young designer set to be honoured with new award
The first winner of Knockando Woolmill’s inaugural New Woven Textile Designer Award is to be revealed next week. The successful contender will be announced at Scotland Re:Designed’s annual Runway & Awards Presentation at #SRDGLA17 on Thursday, November 9, which this year sees itself collaborate with the Edinburgh International Fashion Festival for the first time. The…
Read MoreBottled up in time for Christmas
Loch Lomond whiskies is offering some bottles of note for Christmas 2017. Set on the shores of Loch Lomond, the Loch Lomond Distillery is inspired by its beautiful location to create an exceptional family of naturally distinctive whiskies. The innovative distillery’s unique combination of straight neck and swan neck stills enable it to craft a…
Read MoreScottish Lego exhibition at new venue is a resounding success
Children and adults alike have been flocking to West Dunbartonshire to see a special Lego exhibition. The area’s newest exhibition venue has welcomed more than 7000 visitors to its first display – the popular Lego Brick History. Thousands of visitors viewed the collection of Lego within the former Bruce Street Baths in Clydebank, which has…
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