Posts Tagged ‘Edinburgh’
Three fantastic evenings of jazz are in store next month
Jump into spring with the Scottish National Jazz Orchestra and their special guests Laura Jurd, Irini Arabatzi and Brian Kellock for a celebration of jazz genius. Together they will explore a rarely performed work by master composer, the late Kenny Wheeler, and the repertoire of pianist, composer and arranger Mary Lou Williams. They will play…
Read MoreJenny Saville’s work is put in the frame in Scotland
A rare, early oil study by renowned British artist Jenny Saville is now being shown by the National Galleries of Scotland. It is being shown as part of a major new presentation devoted to Saville’s work, which is now open at the Scottish National Gallery of Modern Art. The newly acquired oil – the first…
Read MoreSmiles all round at the 2018 Scottish Rural Awards
The Scottish Rural Awards 2018 were held last week in Dynamic Earth on Edinburgh. Business from all over Scotland were honoured for the hard work and dedication that they put in, proving that you don’t need to be based in a major city to be a success. [zenfolio-gallery id=”433068981″ masonry=”true”]
Read MoreLifetime honour at rural awards for Douglas Watson
One man’s dedication to the agricultural industry was honoured at the Scottish Rural Awards last night. The Lifetime Achievement award went to Ingliston-based Douglas Watson, senior project manager with the Scottish Agricultural Organisation Society (SAOS). He has a knowledge of rural Scotland’s businesses, organisations and people that really impressed the judges. Due to retire in…
Read MoreMental health campaign wins Scottish Rural Award
An outstanding campaign aimed at helping young farmers has won a special award. The Scottish Rural Awards’ Rural Hero honour was bestowed upon the Ingliston-based Scottish Association of Young Farmers Clubs (SAYFC). They took home the Rural Hero award for their inspiring Are Ewe Okay? campaign. Are Ewe Okay? promotes mental well-being amongst young farmers…
Read MoreWell done to those who entertain and host in Scotland
Bringing people into Scotland to entertain and house them is a crucial part of rural Scotland. Rural Hospitality and Rural Tourism were acknowledged at this year’s Scottish Rural Awards, held at Dynamic Earth in Edinburgh. This was the culmination of a fourth year of partnership between Scottish Field and the Scottish Countryside Alliance to host…
Read MoreInnovation is their motivation at the Scottish Rural Awards
Forward-thinking companies have been rewarded for their innovation. The Scottish Rural Awards are the ultimate benchmark of success in Scotland’s countryside, highlighting the enterprise, skill and innovation of those who live and work in rural areas. Biotechnology company Xanthella, based in Oban, were overall winners in the Rural Enterprise and Innovation category, with judges praising…
Read MoreAgriculture and rural employers receive honours at awards night
The Scottish Rural Awards lives up to its name with awards in the agriculture and rural employment categories. Clackmannanshire farmers A & R Muirhead fought off strong competition to win the Agriculture category at last night’s Scottish Rural Awards (Thursday, 22 March). Based in Menstrie, A & R Muirhead are a farming family that have…
Read MoreSuccessful businesses rewarded for all their hard work
New Scottish businesses and established firms exploring new avenues have had their hard work recognised at the Scottish Rural Awards. GlenWyvis Distillery, based in Dingwall, were overall winners in the Business Start Up category, with the judging panel praising their ambitious, out of the box thinking and use of crowdfunding. Another Dingwall business, the Highland…
Read MoreBusinesses who do their bit for education and conservation
Scottish businesses who do their bit for conservation and the environment, as well as education, have been honoured at the Scottish Rural Awards. The awards are the ultimate benchmark of success in Scotland’s countryside, highlighting the enterprise, skill and innovation of those who live and work in rural areas. Last night’s event, held at Dynamic…
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