Posts Tagged ‘Fife’
Step back in time with World War II military vehicles
A World War 2 history festival event is being held later this month. Defend Fife is being run with the Scottish Military Vehicle Group and is a follow-up to last year’s successful World War 2 event centred in Dunfermline. The festival, which attracted around 2000 visitors last year, looks to draw 5000 people into Dunfermline…
Read MoreNew pair join the Araminta Campbell team
An innovative Scottish textiles and design company has made two key appointments to help grow the business. Edinburgh-based Araminta Campbell Limited hopes the pair will further develop its collection of luxury handwoven British alpaca accessories, interiors line and exclusive custom-tweed and tartan design service. Corine Thompson, aged 26, joins the Studio as an in-house handweaver…
Read MoreHonour those who bring visitors to our rural areas
Scotland is one of the most welcoming countries in the world, as our many of visitors each year will agree. Many of the attractions we have are based in the big cities, but that’s not to say there are gems to be found outside the larger areas. The Scottish Rural Awards is looking to honour…
Read MoreEnjoy some Fizz on the Forth as the sun sets
Everyone enjoys a memorable view with a difference – and that’s now available on the River Forth. Sightseeing company Maid of the Forth has launched Fizz on the Forth – a new sunset cruise, featuring music from acclaimed performer Cailean McLean, as the sun sets over Edinburgh, the Lothians and Fife. Taking place on Saturday…
Read MoreWarm weather has seen a rise in staycations
This summer’s warm spell has been a boon to the hospitality industry in Scotland. Scotland’s long hot summer resulted in a surge in staycations, with the Isle of Skye and the West Coast benefiting from this trend, according to Cottages & Castles, which offers self-catering holiday properties in Scotland. Figures for the first seven months…
Read MoreDedication to his post earns John a reward
We all know someone who has gone over and above the call of duty in order to do their job. Now, a dedicated member of staff who slept overnight in an Aberdeenshire castle has been awarded a prestigious award by the National Trust for Scotland. John Lemon, visitor services supervisor at Craigievar Castle near Alford…
Read MoreNew attraction celebrates highland heritage
The name of the new heritage centre in Braemar has been revealed as The Duke of Rothesay Highland Games Pavilion. The construction of the first purpose-built centre of its kind has been supported by HRH The Prince Charles, Duke of Rothesay, who has driven the project through his newly-established charity The Prince’s Foundation. The centre…
Read MoreFife Whisky Festival will return for a second outing
Fife Whisky Festival has been such a hit that it is to return for a second year. The organisers of the event have unveiled a packed programme for the showcase event which returns to the Kingdom next March. Tickets go on sale tomorrow (September 1) for the second Fife Whisky Festival which has grown from…
Read MoreScottish and Japanese groups to stage an exhibition
A cross-continental art show is set to open at a Scottish library. The multi-award winning Dunfermline Carnegie Library and Galleries continues its run of varied exhibitions and events with the opening of ‘Paper from across the sea: Washi Umi o Koete’, a stunning collection of original hand-made fine art prints. Running from 8 September to…
Read MoreFife distillery reveals its first single malt release
A Scotch whisky distillery has unveiled its very first single malt Scotch whisky release. Kingsbarns Distillery in Fife has revealed The Founders’ Reserve Inaugural Release. Bottled solely for the pleasure of the Kingsbarns Founders’ Club, this is the first ever single malt to be released by the fledgling, family owned, Lowland Distillery. It is the…
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