Posts Tagged ‘Dundee’
Rufflets is an idyllic sanctuary for relaxing short breaks
In family ownership for over 68 years, Rufflets is set in ten acres of stunning gardens and mature woodland in St Andrews. Providing an idyllic sanctuary for relaxing short breaks, a base from which to explore the historic town of St Andrews and the East Neuk, and the perfect place to reconnect with family and…
Read MoreOpen-access online learning encouraging youngsters
This sees the launch of FIDA (Futures Institute at Dollar Academy) – an open-access online learning platform that empowers young people to learn in new ways. They do this through innovative projects rooted in the United Nations’ Sustainable Development Goals (UN SDGs). It has been created to address three fundamental challenges – sustainability, equitable access…
Read MoreScottish Craft Beer Festival to get underway in stores
Lidl’s Scottish Craft Beer Festival hits stores this week with a host of new and exclusive Scottish drinks. The festival features 19 beers from 11 different Scottish brewers including fan favourites and debuts set to become this summer’s must-try beers. Dundee-based 71 Brewing leads the line-up with two new beers exclusive to Lidl. In a…
Read MoreTurning back the clock to Dundee’s tram years
I love looking at old photos that are full of character, and Lost Tramways of Scotland: Dundee is full of them. Dusting down historic images of Dundee’s tramways – which survived from the late-1800s until the mid-1950s, when their removal met substantial opposition – Waller’s book is largely a photographic record of the beautiful trams…
Read MoreThe Four Pillars at Tatha Gallery supporting art graduates
A Scots art gallery is playing its part to support young artists by holding an online exhibition. With young graduates unable to showcase their work due to the ongoing pandemic, the Tatha Gallery, at 1 High Street in Newport on Tay, Dundee, is giving a group of artists the chance to showcase their talents. The…
Read MoreLiving life to the Max in Dundee – a true story
Definitely not one for the faint-hearted, A Guide to Surviving Childhood is the story of a Dundee girl, Max, and her mum, Big Max. It’s laden with hilarious, explicit and more than a few non-PC anecdotes. Being from the City of Discovery myself, this book contains so many references that I completely relate to and…
Read MoreString of successes for Strathallan student
A Scottish schoolgirl can add two accolades to her violin bow this month as she has been invited to join the National Youth Orchestra of Scotland (NYOS) and the Royal Conservatoire (RCS). Strathallan student Madeleine Sayce has been offered a place on the highly regarded Bachelor of Music Performance at the Royal Conservatoire of Scotland…
Read MoreIndependent schools – bursaries and scholarships
Albyn School: https://www.albynschool.co.uk/admissions/financial-assistance/ Ardvreck: https://www.ardvreckschool.co.uk/school-fees/ Belhaven Hill School: https://www.belhavenhill.com/Admissions/Bursaries/ Belmont House School: https://www.belmontschool.co.uk/apply/financial-aid/ Cargilfield School: https://www.cargilfield.com/admissions/bursaries Clifton Hall School: http://www.cliftonhall.com/admissions/bursaries/ Cedars School of Excellence: http://www.cedars.inverclyde.sch.uk/ The Compass School: http://www.thecompassschool.co.uk/admissions/financial-assistance Craigclowan School: https://craigclowan-school.co.uk/admissions/fee-assistance/ Dollar Academy: https://www.dollaracademy.org.uk/admissions/financial-assistance The Edinburgh Academy: https://www.edinburghacademy.org.uk/412/bursaries-scholarships Edinburgh Montessori Arts School: https://www.emaschool.co.uk/admissions/fee-assistance/ Edinburgh Steiner School: https://www.edinburghsteinerschool.org.uk/admissions/fees-and-finance/ Erskine Stewart’s Melville Schools (ESMS): https://www.esms.org.uk/fees/bursaries-and-scholarships Fairview…
Read MoreDental braces get back on track
HUNDREDS of youngsters whose braces were put on hold last year are preparing to return to the orthodontists’ chair. Many treatments were halted during the initial stages of the pandemic, but dentists and parents can now make referrals to orthodontists once more. Specialist orthodontist Roxana Lutic, who joined Beam Orthodontics in Dundee recently, said: “With…
Read MoreEdinburgh’s ‘Digital Diwali’ marks ‘triumph of light’
EDINBURGH’S Diwali celebrations are moving online this year, with two hours of dance and music kicking off at 5pm on Sunday. The programme includes music from Edinburgh’s own Ajay Dixit, classical Indian dance by Bharatiya Ashram from Dundee, fusion dance from Edinburgh’s Dance Ihayami and songs by African Connections. The climax will feature the Odissi…
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