Posts Tagged ‘festival’
Top musical talent recognised at Scottish Jazz Awards
The winners of the seventh Scottish Jazz Awards were unveiled last night. They were announced at a prestigious ceremony at Drygate in Glasgow, as Scotland’s vibrant jazz scene gathered to pay tribute to its standout musical talent. A panel of industry specialists, including press and promoters from across the UK, selected the shortlists before the…
Read MoreTickets on sale for 2019 Glasgow Cocktail Weekend
Glasgow’s biggest and best cocktail event is returning to the city for 2019 over the September weekend. Running from Thursday 26–Sunday 29 September, tickets went on sale today, Friday. Set to even bigger than last year, Glasgow Cocktail Weekend will once again bring together Glasgow’s finest venues, delicious drinks, exciting parties and even bigger events…
Read MoreScarabus launched at music and whisky festival
Scotch whisky distiller, blender and bottler Hunter Laing & Co revealed a new dram in time for this year’s Feis Ile 2019. Scarabus Specially Selected was unveiled at the weekend, at the Islay Festival of Music and Whisky. The Islay Single Malt Scotch Whisky is bottled at 46% ABV and will be available worldwide from…
Read MoreA fascinating look back at maps of Glasgow
This elaborately illustrated book tells the important social, political and commercial stories of Glasgow’s past depicted through 80 historical maps of the city. Starting with Clydesdale’s first map dating from 1596 and carrying all the way through to the 1988 map of the Glasgow Garden Festival, the book includes stories about the development of the…
Read MoreMarking the Mini’s diamond anniversary
The 60th birthday of the Mini takes place this year, and it’s being celebrated in Scotland this summer. The central theme of this year’s Borders Vintage Automobile Club Classic is The Year of the Mini. The BVAC are delighted to celebrate 60 years of this much-loved small car in a big way at their annual…
Read MoreLaphroaig’s new release in time for whisky festival
Laphroaig has announced the 2019 annual release of its Càirdeas series, in time for the annual Feis Ile festival on Islay. Càirdeas Triple Wood Cask Strength is an exclusive bottling which celebrates the Friends of Laphroaig. The unique expression is a special triple maturation, first matured in ex-bourbon barrels, then in quarter casks and finally…
Read MoreJust a couple of weeks to go to Islay whisky festival
Islay’s inaugural independent bottlers’ festival within the Fèis Ìle is taking place later this month. It will be held in the Bowmore Hall on 30 May 2019 from noon-5pm. The event will showcase independent bottlers’ vast array of Islay and Jura whiskies for the first time, with the blessing of the Fèis Ìle committee. Confirmed…
Read MoreThe Tall Ship will host a musical celebration
Scotland’s premiere celebration of electronic music and one of the most exciting clothing labels around have teamed up to present a very special VIP experience on The Tall Ship for this year’s festival. The Riverside Festival and Forty Clothing will create a VIP area which will span above and below deck. Downstairs music lovers will…
Read MoreA celebration of old Scottish traditions
The 31st Scottish International Storytelling Festival will celebrate old traditions and new connections. Showcasing how music, dance and story communicate shared experiences that are ‘Beyond Words’, the event will run from 19–31 October. In this UN International Year of Indigenous Languages, First Nation and Scottish tradition bearers will share their heritage, while contemporary narratives of…
Read MoreHer love of music and fireworks make the light fantastic
Serena Foyle has combined her love of music with her passion for fireworks. Few sights are as dramatic as a firework display. As the rockets soar into the sky and the Catherine wheels spin round, Serena Foyle’s eyes will be fixed on the colourful explosions but her ears are tuned to the music accompanying the…
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