Posts Tagged ‘culture’
Just a few weeks left to see Ray Harryhausen: Titan of Cinema
Time’s running out to see Ray Harryhausen: Titan of Cinema at the National Galleries of Scotland. Ray Harryhausen: Titan of Cinema was originally due to close in September 2021, but the show has been extended to February 20 this year to allow as many people as possible to experience this thrilling and immersive exhibition. Film…
Read MoreAt home in a Fife caravan park
Delve into life on one of Scotland’s biggest caravan parks in Petticur Bay. On Fife’s coast, three generations of the Wallace family built and now run one of Scotland’s biggest caravan parks, mucking in whatever the job. The staff who help them are like extended family – from the bars and restaurant manager to the…
Read MoreFife tourism bids to turn challenge into opportunity
A conference to boost tourism in Fife is set to take place in the area next month. The spotlight will be on the visitor economy in Fife this March, with the return of the Fife Tourism Conference. With the theme Turning Challenge Into Opportunity, the conference is being held on Thursday, March 10, at the…
Read MoreFierce flavour combination for Lunar New Year
Bross Bagels will celebrate Lunar New Year with the launch of a limited-edition bagel available from Tuesday, February 1. Not only will the foodie favourite introduce a brand-new Cantonese inspired filling, but the bagels themselves will also be given a twist, introducing a soy sauce infused bagel topped with black and white sesame seeds. Partnering…
Read MoreScottish adventure time comes to an end
The latest series of The Adventure Show, which brings viewers thrilling and close-up looks at the thriving outdoor activities scene in Scotland, comes to an end tonight. In this final episode of the current series, presenter and journalist Amy Irons spends a night under canvas on her bikepacking trip and discovers just how unpredictable the…
Read MoreCharity looks to enhance cultural life in the Borders
A former Sotheby’s Scotland head has become a cultural charity’s first managing director. The Marchmont Makers Foundation, set up in 2021 by the team which runs Marchmont House, near Greenlaw, has just taken a significant step forward by appointing Lucy Brown to lead its development and growth. The foundation aims to become a major supporter…
Read MoreAmbitious and expansive new work by Amie Siegel to debut
The National Galleries of Scotland have commissioned and acquired a major new artwork by the internationally renowned artist Amie Siegel. Bloodlines (2022) is the first of the American artist’s works to enter Scotland’s national collection and will debut at the Scottish National Gallery of Modern Art (Modern One) from March 12. Bloodlines is an expansive…
Read MoreLast chance to see Turner in January
Time’s running out to see an exhibition of the work of JMW Turner at the National Galleries of Scotland. The Galleries has presented a display of Turner’s work every January for more than a century, and is on now until Monday 31 January 2022. This year’s exhibition showcases all of the 38 watercolours by Turner…
Read MoreJohnnie Walker’s Blue Label release for Lunar New Year
Johnnie Walker has launched an exclusive Johnnie Walker Blue Label Lunar New Year limited edition. The stunning 2022 limited edition design created by Chinese artist Shan Jiang celebrates the year of the Tiger. The intricate illustrations by Shan Jiang are dedicated to the one who never walks alone… to the one whose steps inspire yours.…
Read MoreTickets now on sale for StAnza poetry festival
The wait is finally over as tickets for this year’s StAnza festival go on sale. With the full programme now online, the box office is open for the much-anticipated event which takes place in March from its festival hub in St Andrews, Fife. The seven-day, hybrid festival, combining the best of live and online performances,…
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