Posts Tagged ‘glasgow’
The long-haired lover from Lanarkshire
Bursting into British consciousness in the early 1970s, Jimmy Osmond remains the youngest performer to have a number one single in the UK charts, with his 1972 hit Long-haired Lover from Liverpool taking the top spot when he was just nine years old. From there his career snowballed. Later working with his brothers Alan, Wayne,…
Read MoreMackintosh inspires a new train of thought
A huge pavilion inspired by Charles Rennie Mackintosh has been unveiled in Glasgow’s Central Station this week. Standing 15ft high and more than six-feet wide, the Light Pavilion, situated on the main concourse under the station’s clock, has been created by Glasgow-based designer Scott Jarvie. Commissioned by Glasgow Life, it is the latest activity as…
Read MoreMeet 10 of Scotland’s unsung sporting heroes
Scotland has had its fair share of unexpected sporting successes over the years. Here, we celebrate ten of the most obscure and least-known Scottish champions. 1. Stone skimming, haggis hurling and tiddlywinks The World Stone Skimming Championships has seen eight overall Scottish world champions since the year 2000. In 2016, the Haggis Hurling champion and world record…
Read MoreSalmon, grouse, pheasant, partridge and more at estate
An all-round sporting estate with a historic setting in the heart of Highland Perthshire is now available to purchase. Presented by Strutt & Parker, Urrard has a reputation as one of the most accessible Highland sporting estates where it is possible to enjoy the rare combination of salmon fishing, grouse shooting, driven pheasant and partridge shooting,…
Read MoreShort-term rental trade body holds conference
Scotland’s self-catering industry held a hugely successful conference. The Association of Scotland’s Self-Caterers (ASSC) has held a record-breaking event as part of its 40th anniversary year celebrations. Over 300 delegates, industry experts, and public sector stakeholders descended on Glasgow’s Hilton Hotel for the annual meeting of the sector. This year’s conference was the biggest gathering…
Read MoreNew Scottish partner for beauty clinic
A global beauty brand has announced a Scottish spa and beauty partner for its flagship Glasgow clinic. The Margaret Dabbs London brand, synonymous with innovation and cutting edge pioneering treatments which combine both medical expertise for feet and hands with and beauty, is globally renowned for the quality of the foot and hand treatments provided…
Read MoreTasty treats await at the next food weekend event
The Bowhouse food weekends will continue this month with the free-to-attend market taking place next weekend. On 10 and 11 November, the covered market at Bowhouse will be lined with stalls from the food hub’s resident producers, as well as local and seasonal fare from a selection of Scotland’s best food artisans once more, selling…
Read MoreExclusive whiskies coming to UK airport stores
An exclusive travel retail range for premium Highland Single Malt Scotch whisky brand Glengoyne is coming to all World Duty Free managed UK airport stores. Ian Macleod Distillers, one of the world’s top 10 whisky suppliers, is introducing its Glengoyne Spirit of Oak Collection, which includes four Highland Single Malt expressions, each carefully created to…
Read MoreThis castle could be yours for around £900,000
An beautifully presented Category A Listed Victorian Gothic mansion with outstanding original features is now on the market. Presented for sale by Savills , Dalmoak Castle, near Dumbarton, is a Category A Listed castellated Tudor style Gothic mansion built circa 1866 1869 by the architect Alexander Watt (1827-1890) for John Aiken (1801-1875). The house…
Read MoreCelebrating the music of the late George Michael
A tribute to the late George Michael is coming to Scotland. Celebrating the vocalist, who had a plethora of hits as a solo performer and with Wham!, ‘George’ honours the music of the musician who died on Christmas Day, 2016. Performing on 27 April 2019 at the Edinburgh Festival Theatre, and on 3 May at…
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