Posts Tagged ‘glasgow’
More stores will bring Scots produce to your doorstep
Shoppers will be able to pick up more food produced in Scotland in the near future. Lidl has announced it will be recruiting over 300 new members of staff in Scotland over the next 18 months, as the leading discounter presses ahead with its ambitious expansion plans across the country. The current growth plans include…
Read MoreFirst speakers in society’s new lecture series confirmed
The Royal Celtic Society’s lunchtime lecture series, which runs monthly from September to March, will resume later this year. Taking place in the stunning surroundings of the Dome Room in Edinburgh’s New Register House, these events are open to members Society and to members of the public alike. The first event, scheduled for 1pm on…
Read MoreSculpture marks 50 years since F1 legend’s death
A small Scottish craft art company has released a limited edition bas-relief sculpture in tribute to motor racing legend Jim Clark. Glasgow-based Outstanding Art is releasing the piece. The original sculpture was created entirely by hand in wet clay. A mould was produced from the sculpture, and bonded casts will be crafted to order from…
Read MoreThe search is on for Scotland’s Tree of the Year
The Woodland Trust is calling for the public’s nominations to find Scotland’s Tree of the Year 2018. Previous winners include the Suffragette Oak in Glasgow, The ‘Ding Dong’ Tree in Prestonpans and the Big Tree in Kirkwall, Orkney. Is there a tree in your area which can follow them? The winning tree will receive a…
Read MoreModern country house finished to a high standard
A recently built and traditionally styled large country house is now being presented to the market. Knight Frank offer Creag Bheag in Perthshire, designed by the highly regarded Denholm Partnership, is a traditionally built five/six bedroom property on two levels which is exceptionally well appointed and finished to a very high standard. The house was…
Read MoreBrooklyn Brewery to host launch events for pale ale
Award-winning US craft brewer Brooklyn Brewery is hosting launch events in Edinburgh and Glasgow for its new orange peel pale ale, Naranjito. Phillies of Shawlands in Glasgow have created a special pizza menu to pair with a schooner of Naranjito for £10 at the launch event on Friday 29 June. On Wednesday 4 July, Brooklyn…
Read MoreLandmark celebrates ancient link with Ireland
A new landmark at the Beinn Ghlas wind farm in Argyll has been officially opened. Onshore wind generation firm Ventient Energy threw its support behind the newly created landmark, which was commissioned by the original landowner. Sam Macdonald, who owned the land overlooking Loch Etive, commissioned Scottish sculptor and public artist David Wilson to design…
Read MoreWhy Scottish cities are smiles better than London
Edinburgh is the ninth-most ‘LOL’ city on the planet, according to a new survey. The study for MoveHub.com compared 67 major cities all around the world on how many comedy clubs, comedy shows, comedy festivals and social media mentions of the word ‘LOL’ there are per 100,000 people to determine the ultimate destinations for the…
Read MoreWhat have the Romans ever done for us?
Peter Ranscombe learns more about Croatian wines from Igor Kroljic of Pine Nut Path and Diana Thompson of Wine Events Scotland. “WHAT have the Romans ever done for us?” comes the cry from Monty Python’s Life of Brian. Ask that question in Croatia and the answer may include winemaking. Although Croatia in its current form…
Read MoreArt Car Boot Sale will make it accessible to all
A sale designed to make contemporary Scottish art accessible to all is taking place next weekend. In a bid to drive a new wave of collectors across the country, Art Car Boot Sale is gearing up for its biggest event yet. It features more than 100 Scottish-based contemporary artists, who will come together on 7…
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