Posts Tagged ‘falkirk’
Tales from the Rosebank as distillery returns
A Scots distillery which was mothballed for a quarter of a century is closer to its return as work continues to restore the Rosebank Distillery in Falkirk. For over 150 years Rosebank produced malt whisky by the banks of the Forth & Clyde canal. But it looked like end end when the lowland distillery closed…
Read MoreScottish Heritage Angel Awards finalists unveiled
The rescue of a historic picture house in Campbeltown, restoration of an early 20th century Japanese Garden at Cowden and a project to promote archaeology in Caithness are among the finalists for the Scottish Heritage Angel Awards 2018. Showcasing a range of diverse heritage projects across the country, other nominees include a group of pupils…
Read MoreCelebrating Romans in Scotland and the Antonine Wall
A celebration to mark the 10th anniversary of the inscription of an ancient Roman landmark in Scotland will take place next month. The Resdiscovering the Antonine Wall project organised the event to promote the site’s fascinating history and celebrate the ongoing involvement of the communities along the Wall. The community conference, which is being led…
Read MoreFollow the yellow brick road – to the Falkirk Wheel
The Falkirk Wheel, the world’s only rotating boat lift, is to be transformed into a unique pop-up theatre venue this summer. Macbeth’s Way and Wiz Around Oz, the new Canal Theatre plays from Scottish Canals, will see guests experience a unique retelling of Shakespeare’s ‘Scottish Play’ and L Frank Baum’s classic children’s novel set in…
Read MoreHave an ace time by taking up a new sport this summer
Strawberries and cream, tennis whites, and picnics on Murray Mound… With the countdown to Wimbledon beginning once more, many of us will be inspired to pick up the dusty old tennis rackets and go out to enjoy a match in the sunshine. Despite Andy Murray’s success on the court, figures suggest that national participation in…
Read MoreFalkirk Wheel ready for trans-Atlantic challenge
One of Scotland’s most iconic tourist attractions is to take part in a cross-Atlantic battle. The Falkirk Wheel, the world’s only rotating boat lift is embarking upon a challenge to see how many canoes and kayaks it can hold at one time as part of a revolutionary festival on May 13. The Wheel has been…
Read MoreThere’s far more to Falkirk than just its famous Wheel
An interactive map showcasing what to see and do in Falkirk and the surrounding area has been launched by VisitScotland. Falkirk & Beyond, developed by the national tourism organization and VisitFalkirk within Falkirk Council, offers prospective visitors a fun way to discover much of the area’s tourism offering. The map is the first of its…
Read MoreCreate the perfect mood in your own home
It can be hard to know where to start when planning to design or decorate an area of your house. Trawling Pinterest is an option, but it’s not easy to share your ideas with your partner or other family members on a small screen. So why not do what the experts do and create a…
Read MoreBringing a film classic back to life for the 21st century
A rarely-seen silent film adaptation of The Last of the Mohicans is to be shown at a festival in Scotland next year. The Hippodrome Silent Film Festival (HippFest) will open its 2018 programme with a rare screening of The Last of the Mohicans – the 1920 original adaptation of James Fenimore Cooper’s classic novel accompanied…
Read MoreReturn of historic Rosebank Distillery takes another step forward
Plans to resurrect Rosebank, one of Scotland’s most cherished distilleries, have taken another step forward, thanks to Ian Macleod Distillers. In its home town of Falkirk, on the banks of the Forth and Clyde Canal, Rosebank has been dubbed ‘the King of the Lowlands’ and the late whisky writer, Michael Jackson had no doubt that…
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