Posts Tagged ‘glasgow’
Who will pick up the young trad musician title?
Six of Scotland’s finest young musicians will compete for the crown of BBC Radio Scotland’s Young Traditional Musician of the Year 2019 this weekend. Presented by Bruce MacGregor and part of Celtic Connections 2019, live performances at the event will also be filmed and posted on the BBC Radio Scotland website, live from the City…
Read MoreAnimal lovers raised almost ÂŁ30,000 for charity
Four Pets At Home stores in Glasgow helped raise nearly ÂŁ30,000 through their annual Santa Paws appeal. Glasgow is officially mad about pets, after colleagues at Pollokshaws, Abbotsinch, Bishopbriggs and Glasgow raised a staggering ÂŁ29,400 between them for the Support Adoption For Pets appeal. Since the fundraiser launched on 23 November, staff and customers in the…
Read MoreGlasgow ready for first Gin To My Tonic event
Tickets are going fast for the first The Gin To My Tonic Show, which comes to Glasgow’s Scottish Event Campus in March. Taking place from 15 to 17 March, The Gin To My Tonic Show is not your typical gin event – be inspired and entertained with this ultimate gin-centric experience, where you can sample a…
Read MoreRuined cottage offers a major property challenge
A ruined Scottish cottage with beautiful lochside views offers a huge development potential opportunity. Tigh Na Rathaid Cottage, near Kilfinan, Tighnabruaich, is presented for sale by Robb Residential. The purchaser will buy the cottage ruin with a right of access over track, from where the access road will be formed by the purchaser to the…
Read MoreA Scots Baronial mansion in a secluded setting
Ormiston House is an exceptional Scots Baronial ‘B Listed’ house set in spectacular secluded grounds. Dating from 1851 and presented by Strutt & Parker, it was built for Archibald Wilkie, to a design by David Bryce, the well-known Scottish architect, whose works include a number of other large country houses, as well as the former…
Read MoreScottish Field’s top 10 walks in the Glasgow area
Many of us are still trying to keep up with our New Year resolutions to get into the great outdoors and walk more. Here, we present 10 good walks in the Glasgow area that will get your heart rate up, should you want to tackle them at a brisk pace, but also many of these…
Read MoreDumfries House honoured at awards ceremony
The Dumfries House estate was recognised as one of Ayrshire’s outstanding destinations as its staff and facilities gained six prizes in a prestigious national awards. Hospitality staff at the estate near Cumnock, saved for the nation by HRH The Prince of Wales 12 years ago, were praised for their efforts at The Scottish Hotel Of…
Read MoreGlasgow set to come alive for Celtic Connections
Celtic Connections 2019 begins today (Thursday 17 January) with 18 days of music set to bring the city alive on stages across Glasgow. The festival’s traditional opening concert in the world-famous Glasgow Royal Concert Hall this year celebrates the passing on of traditions between generations. Syne of the Times stars more than 100 young musicians…
Read MoreYou can’t beat tasty piece of chicken on a stick
Sometimes, there’s nothing better than having food on a stick – especially if it’s as tasty as these chicken lollipops. Our recipe of the day comes courtesy of Tuk Tuk, which has restaurants in Glasgow and Edinburgh. One of their signature must-have dishes, Tuk Tuk Indian’s Chicken Lollipops are known for their unique lollipop shape…
Read MoreHuge boost to bring tourism to the Clyde Coast
The Scottish Government has announced a ÂŁ300k funding boost for tourism in Ayrshire, Firth of Clyde and Clyde Islands. The investment comes as part of its commitment to promoting this region of Scotland as a visitor destination. Fiona Hyslop MSP, Cabinet Secretary for Culture, Tourism & External Affairs, made the announcement earlier today as part of…
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