Posts Tagged ‘Edinburgh’
Teacher’s book puts women’s football history into play
Strathallan School teacher Paul Beeson has become a published playwright this month as his play Sweet F.A. hits the shelves. Published by Tippermuir Books on International Women’s Day, the play-turned-book follows the story of a factory football team from Fountainbridge fighting for their right to play the game. Paul Beeson, an English and drama teacher…
Read MoreIncreasing the professionalism of gamekeeping
The increased professionalism in gamekeeping as a career is evident as many Scottish sporting estates require new recruits to have undertaken an industry recognised degree. Scotland’s leading rural colleges report that they have been inundated with student applications for places in their gamekeeping and wildlife management courses, with colleges now working with over 30 Scottish…
Read MoreVan Gogh Alive: the post-impressionist brought to life in Scotland’s capital
Scottish Field’s Rosie Morton shares her thoughts on Van Gogh Alive, a multi-sensory experience that has mesmerised over 8.5 million visitors across the globe… ‘I can’t change the fact that my paintings don’t sell. But the time will come when people will recognise that they are worth more than the value of the paints used…
Read MoreEden Mill St Andrews gets permission for new distillery
Eden Mill St Andrews, the contemporary premium gin and Scotch whisky producer, has received full planning permission to build a new distillery and visitor centre in St Andrews. A 50-year land lease has been agreed and signed with the prestigious and world-renowned University of St Andrews. The new distillery, with its ambition to be one…
Read MoreShowcasing the work of refugee artists in Scotland
Edinburgh Printmakers welcomed the first artists to the studio and gallery this week, ahead of a new residency programme to support and platform the work of refugee artists based in Scotland and the UK. The UK’s first ever open access studio is now leading a Europe wide project called In From The Margins in collaboration…
Read MoreA bright green Apple Soor beer for St Patrick’s Day
The ‘wizards of sours’ at Edinburgh’s Vault City Brewing have launched a luminous green beer to celebrate St Patrick’s Day. The Portobello-based brewery has created a sweet Apple Soor beer that tastes like – you’ve guessed it! – Apple Sourz. The first 250 web orders will receive a free shot glass – perfect for St…
Read MorePrincess Anne learns about Prince Philip’s school days
Her Royal Highness The Princess Royal viewed archive material relating to her late father’s school days on a visit to Gordonstoun last week. Gordonstoun Guardian Erin Bell (Head Student) showed The Princess examples of the original Moray Badge which HRH The Prince Philip won at school and which inspired The Duke of Edinburgh’s Awards. Erin…
Read MoreShining a spotlight on Scotland’s artistic excellence
Borders Art Fair has teamed up with the Society of Scottish Artists to showcase four of its diverse and richly-talented members at this month’s event in Kelso. Artists and makers from across Scotland will also be bringing a digital dimension to BAF with online talks and workshops exploring everything from composition and lino printing to…
Read MoreNew UK brand ambassador for New Zealand distillery
Tom Sutton has been appointed as the new brand ambassador in the UK for New Zealand-based Cardrona Distillery. Tom began his bartending career by accident, after working in the kitchen of a small hotel in South Wales, where he had to cover for a bartender who didn’t turn up for his Saturday shift. That one…
Read MoreWinners of Gaelic film competition FilmG revealed
The winners of this year’s prestigious Gaelic short film competition FilmG 2022 have been announced. Many of the winners across the 17 prize categories were brought into the FilmG studio by video link to accept their award and chat with programme hosts and competition stalwarts Fiona MacKenzie and Niall Iain MacDonald. Films followed this year’s…
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