Posts Tagged ‘glasgow’
New Scottish Opera work heads to frozen Arctic
Scottish Opera is to present the world premiere of Anthropocene, a gripping new work, in Glasgow. Anthropocene was commissioned by Scottish Opera from composer Stuart MacRae and librettist Louise Welsh, and will debut on January 24 at Theatre Royal Glasgow. It then tours to King’s Theatre, Edinburgh and London’s Hackney Empire. Telling the story of…
Read MoreYoung talent recognised at Thistle Awards
The countdown to this year’s regional finals of the Scottish tourism Oscars is on. And to mark the occasion, a group of young rising stars of the industry celebrated their nomination with host Jennifer Reoch. Amy Paton (20) from Falkirk Community Trust and Craig MacDonald (20) owner of Transcend Escape Rooms and Wee Heroes in…
Read MoreThe secrets of Scottish dating are revealed
They say that food is the language of love, however survey results revealed that more than a QUARTER of Aberdeen’s singletons say that a coffee shop is the top destination for a first date. And in Glasgow, more than half of the city’s single population (58%) have confessed to suffering from first date jitters as they…
Read MoreAn incredible time in an out of this world location
As a die-hard theme park fan, Orlando is my favourite place in the world. It’s an unbeatable blend of sun, sea and rollercoasters. With direct flights from Glasgow, countless accommodation options, and more things to do than would ever fit into a two-week holiday, it’s the ideal destination and it’s easier and more affordable than…
Read MoreThis well-presented 1841 home is sure to impress
A detached, C listed, period house with an independent cottage is now on the property market. Viewlands House, in Rattray, near Blairgowrie, dates from about 1841 and extended to the rear around 1950.  Presented for sale by Bell Ingram, it is positioned in grounds extending to about 0.78 acres. There is an independent detached one-bedroom cottage which originally formed…
Read MoreA super seven Outlander locations to visit
Fans of hit TV show Outlander can follow in the fictional footsteps of their heroes Claire and Jamie ahead of new season. To celebrate Season 4 of Outlander coming to Prime Video today, 5 November, lovers of the show can relive all the dramatic twists and turns of the past three seasons by exploring the…
Read MoreNew air ambulance will be based in Aberdeen
Aberdeen has been unveiled as the location for a new helicopter air ambulance for Scotland. Scotland’s Charity Air Ambulance (SCAA) today announced plans to station its second charity-funded aircraft in the north east – with hopes of launching the service by late 2019. SCAA’s new Aberdeen-based aircraft – callsign Helimed 79 – will join its…
Read MoreKelvinside goes red to remember the war dead
Pupils and staff at a Glasgow School are marking the centenary of the end of the First World War by paying special tribute to the 131 former pupils who fell during the conflict. Kelvinside Academy, a War Memorial Trust school with one of the biggest Combined Cadet Forces (CCF) in the country, is one of…
Read MoreMacmillan clan chief keeps the wheels turning
In the impressive grounds of Finlaystone House, Port Glasgow, stands an ancient Yew tree, known as the John Knox Tree. The tree, which survived a shell exploding on the lawn during the Second World War, provided the canopy under which Knox gave his first communion in the west of Scotland in 1556. Today, George MacMillan,…
Read MoreMeet the Isle of Arran Distillers poetry competition judging panel
With the hunt for the official poem of the Isle of Arran Distillers new Lagg distillery well under way, the independent whisky maker has assembled an eclectic team of judges to consider each of the entries put forward by budding writers. Although they all share a passion for whisky, poetry and the unique landscape that…
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