Posts Tagged ‘Edinburgh’
Singer Missy’s upbeat new single is on Fire
Scots singer Missy Mcanulty hopes her new single will ignite a sense of fun in its listeners. Her third single release of 2018 is out next Friday, October 19. After a successful gig at Stramash Edinburgh last month with her band, she is back to lighten up your day with her new upbeat electro pop…
Read MoreFinalists revealed in Scottish tourism awards
The World’s Largest Ever Sleepout, Scotland’s Building Conservation Centre, silent disco dancing tours and Glasgow’s transport museum are among those in the running for this year’s Scottish Thistle Awards. The shortlist for the regional finals of the 2018/19 Scottish Thistle Awards, in association with Fishers, has been revealed, and sees some of the country’s biggest…
Read MoreA Year at the Easel with Lachlan Goudie
The latest name to join a Scottish artistic dynasty is set to showcase his work in Edinburgh. Over the years, Scottish art has seen its fair share of artistic families: the Faeds, Nasmyths, Redpaths and Peploes. With the quiet emergence of Lachlan Goudie, son of Alexander (1933-2004), there is another. Lachlan was never the latest…
Read MoreScotch whisky firm to open its first Spanish store
Scotland is used to working with Spain and Spanish companies when it comes to whisky. But rather than importing sherry casks to Scotland, Johnnie Walker is going in the opposite direction to opening a flagship experiential retail store in central Madrid next month. The Spanish capital was selected as the location for the first Johnnie…
Read MoreNew fund for youngsters in Scottish art forms
Youth engagement and participation in traditional Scottish art forms are being encouraged with a new fund. The Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo and Creative Scotland have announced the launch of The Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo Youth Talent Development Fund to nurture young people’s interests. Arts and cultural organisations will be eligible to apply for a slice…
Read MoreFantastic barn conversion is an ideal family home
A stunning family home which was individually designed and finished to a high standard is now available. The Moos, by Blackwood, South Lanarkshire, is presented for sale by Savills. The Moos is an exceptional detached villa, converted from an old barn in 2014. The property has been meticulously designed and finished to an exacting standard,…
Read MoreSporting auction is all ready to tee off with golf items
Important items from one of the most comprehensive historical golf collections are coming to auction next week. They will go under the hammer Bonhams Sporting Sale at 22 Queen Street, Edinburgh, on Wednesday 24 October, at 10am. One of the highlights is a striking, early golfing portrait, which has an estimate of ÂŁ40,000-60,000. The Portrait…
Read MoreIt’s 20 years since the Britannia opened its doors
It’s hard to believe, but 19 October this year marks the 20th anniversary of The Royal Yacht Britannia first opening its doors as a visitor attraction in Edinburgh. The former Royal residence, berthed alongside Ocean Terminal in Leith, has been building up to its double decade birthday celebrations in commanding style. As well as retaining…
Read MoreHome in former walled garden offers privacy
A distinctive modern family house within a former walled garden is now on the property market. Presents for sale by Savills, Braemore House was constructed in 1991 inside the former walled garden of Kings of Kinloch House. Braemore house is situated up a private driveway shared by just five houses. Being enclosed by a beautiful…
Read MoreTickets still available for Dougie Maclean
The Perthshire Amber festival is set to return next month – and it’s virtually a sell-out already. Festival organisers took a well-deserved break in 2017 after a 12 year run, where Perthshire Amber grew from a weekend of concerts to a 10 day festival attracting a worldwide audience to an array of venues around autumnal…
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