Posts Tagged ‘environment’
See Scotland as you’ve never viewed it before
Television viewers have the chance to see Scotland as they’ve never seen it before. In an exhilarating mix of aviation adventure and historical detective work, presenter James Crawford takes to the skies to explore Scotland’s cities, coasts and countryside from the air. Using rare archive from Scotland’s National Collection of Aerial Photography and stunning graphics,…
Read MoreTop tips to save your skin from air pollution
Those of us who live or work in cities know what the pollutants in the air can do to our skin. Airborne pollution concerns are widespread in large, industrialised regions and cities all over the world, and in turn, product manufacturers are recognising this and developing formulas directly targeting this consumer demand. According to recent…
Read MoreWarning over washed up timber on the east coast
Members of the public are being urged not to try to salvage timber that has washed up along the coastline of south eastern Scotland. The wood was lost from a ship in the North Sea lost a significant amount of wood. The cargo vessel Frisian Lady lost some 200 timber bundles during severe weather on…
Read MoreAppeal for communities to tune in to musical instrument amnesty
Musical groups across Scotland are being ask to collect and re-use instruments as part of a ‘musical instrument amnesty’. The Zero Waste Scotland initiative, which is part of Pass it on Week 2018, seeks to gather instruments that are no longer being used and find them new homes, writes Lewis Blythe. Local music groups are…
Read MoreRenowned painter presents a special Christmas gift to his home town
A Scottish town hall has been given a cracker of a Christmas present courtesy of one of its most talented sons. Renowned artist and Kirkintilloch native Dick Stevenson has kindly donated a stunning painting of Kirkintilloch Town Hall circa 1960. The painting features people of all ages streaming into the iconic building, warm light spilling out…
Read MoreCottage charm and original 19th century features in Langbank Farmhouse
Nestled amidst fantastic Berwickshire countryside, Langbank Farmhouse is a charming detached property dating from 1830. Presented by Hastings Legal, whilst the property offers plenty of space with nicely proportioned accommodation it certainly doesn’t disappoint on cottage charm with a wealth of original features throughout including sash and case windows with working shutters, original fireplaces and stripped latch…
Read MorePuppet campaign urges public to be #CanalCareful this winter
Scottish Canals is urging the public to be #CanalCareful this winter with a campaign featuring a puppet show inspired by the wildlife that inhabits Scotland’s inland waterways. The four puppets – a swan, kingfisher, hedgehog and red squirrel – highlight how to enjoy Scotland’s canals safely during the colder weather. The first episode featuring a…
Read MorePublic can have their say to honour figures from Scotland’s proud past
The Scottish public which figures from history they would like to see celebrated with a commemorative plaque. Historic Environment Scotland (HES) has opened up nominations for the national commemorative plaque scheme. Now in its sixth year, the scheme has seen diverse figures from Scottish history remembered – from famous inventors like James Watt and John…
Read MoreNew partnership aims to make Fife a litter-free zone
Zero Waste Scotland is teaming up with a local authority to combat litter prevention. Working with Fife Council, they are encouraging organisations to prevent litter which is spoiling the area, writes Imogen Lovie. Organisations and businesses across all of Fife are invited to take part in the new initiative to tackle litter at the source…
Read MoreSpecial event to mark £15.4million restoration of A-listed building
A project to preserve one of West Dunbartonshire’s oldest buildings will be the subject of a special event next week. The A-listed façade of the old Dumbarton Academy is being restored as part of a £15.4million project to create new West Dunbartonshire Council offices in the town centre – set to open in March 2018.…
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