Posts Tagged ‘East Lothian’
Famous Jacobite victory is all set to be re-enacted
A re-enactment of the Battle of Prestonpans in East Lothian is taking place next month. September will see the biggest ever living history event to mark the conflict, as part of a packed weekend of historical events. The re-enactment will take place across two days as part of the annual East Lothian Battle Weekend and…
Read MoreHousebuilder is first in Scotland to get award
Mactaggart & Mickel Homes have become the first housebuilder in Scotland to be awarded the coveted Investors in People Platinum accreditation – and the second across the UK. The IIP Platinum accolade is the highest level which can be achieved against the Investors in People Standard. Only 2% of IIP-accredited organisations in the UK –…
Read MoreNurse from the NHS’s first day meets Prince William
A 90-year-old former nurse who worked on the first day of the NHS has helped celebrate its 70th anniversary alongside the future king of the United Kingdom. Catherine Reid, known as Kit, honoured the milestone at a packed reception held at the National Museum of Scotland earlier this month. Kit, who lives at Bield’s The…
Read MoreDoggy day out will raise money for a good cause
An East Lothian eatery is getting ready to hold its next dog-friendly event. Dog owners are being encouraged to bring their four-legged friends to the Mercat Grill’s next doggy charity event on Saturday, 4 August. From the village pub/restaurant in Whitecraig, East Lothian, everyone will set off around 11.30am for a sociable, short walk in…
Read MorePut your mind at ease and join the Big Butterfly Count
Wildlife broadcaster and naturalist Sir David Attenborough is urging people across Scotland to take part in the world’s biggest butterfly survey over the next three weeks. The Big Butterfly Count starts on Friday, July 20, and Butterfly Conservation president Sir David said that taking part not only generates important data on butterflies, but also provides…
Read MoreASI Scottish Open comes to the Renaissance Club
Next year’s Aberdeen Standard Investments Scottish Open will return to East Lothian. The Renaissance Club will play host to Scotland’s National Open on the European Tour for the first time from July 8-14, 2019. This will be followed by the Aberdeen Standard Investments Ladies Scottish Open, which will once again be played over the same…
Read MoreASI Scottish Open reveals its dram good new partner
The Aberdeen Standard Investments Scottish Open gets underway today and its new official whisky sponsor partner has been revealed. Glengoyne Highland Single Malt Scotch Whisky has signed a one year deal with golf event, marking their biggest sponsorship deal to date. As part of the deal Glengoyne will be the house pour at all course…
Read MoreThe par-fect guide ahead of the ASI Scottish Open
A new guide to Scotland’s Golf Coast has been launched. ahead of the ASI Scottish Open. Distribution of the bookley en just been completed to guide visitors to all the tourist hotspots, golf courses and accommodation providers in the East Lothian area as the world’s eyes fall upon Scotland’s Golf Coast for the ASI Scottish…
Read MoreNew scheme gives pupils skills for land-based sector careers
A new partnership between Scotland’s Rural College and East Lothian Council will give secondary school pupils the skills to work in the land-based sector. Pupils will have the chance to work in SRUC’s laboratories and the college’s Rural Skills outreach programme will see lecturers deliver classes in East Lothian two days a week. During a…
Read MoreThis weekend gives children the chance to go on the run
A programme of free live entertainment is on its way to three east of Scotland events this weekend. Organisers of Ironkids Scotland, a series of three fun and family-friendly running events for young people aged 3 to 14 of all abilities, will feature have a go activities and sports taster sessions at each venue to…
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