Posts Tagged ‘Edinburgh’
Meet the brave Scots brothers rowing the Atlantic
When three brothers from Edinburgh decided to row across the Atlantic, their fundraising drive saw them pillaging West Coast distilleries for whisky. Ewan, Jamie and Lachlan MacLean have decided to embark upon one of the most gruelling physical challenges out there – the Talisker Whisky Atlantic Challenge. An incredible 3,000 miles long, the trio will…
Read MoreScots Trad Music Awards shortlist revealed
Hands Up for Trad, the organising body of MG ALBA Scots Trad Music Awards, has announced the artists and bands shortlisted for 2019’s prestigious awards – and voting is now open.  A staple in the traditional music calendar, the ceremony will this year take place in Aberdeen Music Hall on Saturday 7 December at 7pm…
Read MoreEnjoy A Festive Day at Country Living Christmas Fair – Snap up 2 for 1 Tickets
Country Living Magazine Christmas Fair, is back at SEC, Glasgow from 21- 24 November 2019. Over 350 of the UK’s finest designers, makers and boutique businesses will get together under one roof to offer unique gifts, traditional toys, stunning outfits and jewellery, decorations, crafts and inspired interior ideas, to help bring Christmas sparkle to every…
Read MoreA fascinating look at Edinburgh’s proud military past
Today, Edinburgh Castle is primarily admired by tourists and locals for the drama it adds to the landscape of our capital. Although a stroll down Princes Street on a (rare) sunny day might give the wanderer an appreciation of the castle’s aesthetic beauty, its historical importance to the defence of the city through the centuries…
Read MorePerthshire artist celebrates Britain’s landmarks
A self-taught artist originally from Perthshire will be unveiling a major exhibition of his oil paintings of the British landscape. Britain’s most stunning natural and historic landmarks have been captured by artist Francis Salvesen. As a Patron of the Association for the Protection of Rural Scotland and a pioneer of green energy in the Scottish…
Read MoreMore than 7000 watched Samhuinn Fire Festival
Thousands gathered to watch winter triumph over summer last night at the immersive Samhuinn Fire Festival in Edinburgh’s city centre. A crowd of more than 7,000 climbed Calton Hill to see 250 volunteers re-imagine the Celtic New Year with a modern twist. Performers embellished the traditional holiday with fire spinning, drumming, acrobatics and interactive theatre,…
Read MoreSoaring ambition of zoologist who won’t be forgotten
Wildlife activist and zoologist Bryan Nelson devoted his life to studying seabirds in Scotland and beyond, becoming a world expert on gannets and a leading environmentalist. Seen from outer space, the Bass Rock is said to look extraordinary: shining a brilliant white thanks to being plastered with the guano of generations of gannets and, for…
Read More10 health fads which have come to Scotland
Scotland has seen its fair share of fads aimed at fixing all that ails us. While some have stuck around, we can be glad that others have failed to last the distance. Here’s 10 treatments that would either kill or cure… or do nothing at all! 1. Hydrotherapy Water therapy came to Scotland in 1843…
Read MoreThe life and times of Scots actor Mark Bonnar
New Scots drama Guilt continues tonight on BBC Scotland, starring Mark Bonnar. The actor has starred in a number of hit TV shows, including Line of Duty, Catastrophe, Doctor Who, Casualty, Shetland and Unforgotten. He is currently starring as lawyer Max in Guilt. He lived in East Kilbride and Stonehouse, South Lanarkshire, before moving to…
Read MoreThe new Marco Polo pizza is a journey of discovery
Award winning Civerinos and Eteaket leaf tea experts in Edinburgh have teamed up to create an autumnal limited edition pizza. The green mighty matcha pizza Marco Polo features the matcha superfood that is both high in energy and taste. For a limited time only, the mighty matcha pizza brought to you by Civerinos and Eteaket…
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