Posts Tagged ‘glasgow’
A musical showcase for new talent in Scotland
A showcase of original work by music students in Scotland is taking place next month. PLUG Festival is all about showcasing original compositions by the students of the Royal Conservatoire of Scotland. Once again there will be an evening of new chamber music by student composers from the Conservatoire in Glasgow, featuring new works by…
Read MoreA trip down memory lane with Scottish Field
Scottish Field has been in print for well over a century, and in that time, we’ve changed a lot. For example, did you know that the magazine was originally called The Scottish Field? And we were ‘devoted to manly sport and outdoor life’? Looking back to 1921, the people were living in a country still recovering from the…
Read MoreGene Kelly’s widow: ‘He used song to reveal intimate parts of his life’
Patricia Kelly, the wife and biographer of legendary dancer, choreographer and director, Gene Kelly, is surrounded by tourists at Edinburgh Castle as she poses in a stunning violet ball gown. It has been specially crafted by her personal designer Ali Rahimi from Mon Atelier for her new symphonic cinema production honouring the work of her…
Read MoreBlack tie event will benefit former Marines
The inaugural Royal Marines Commando Dinner, Glasgow, has been announced. This exclusive, black-tie dinner will help support Royal Marines who past, present and future, have and continue to put themselves at huge risk across the globe to defend our national interests. The Royal Marines have a long and proud history in Scotland. 2018 is particularly…
Read MoreScots artist Will Maclean to feature at new exhibition
The Fine Art Society in Edinburgh is presenting an exhibition of new works by Scottish artist Will Maclean. The exhibition includes work recently completed and some from the recent past by the Royal Scottish Academy artist. The constructions and sculpture are responses to narratives that the historian and critic Alan Woods described as: ‘Compressions and…
Read MoreJourney’s End is just the beginning of South Africa’s quality wines
There’s much more to South Africa than simple mass-market blends, as the Journey’s End label demonstrates, writes Peter Ranscombe. BEING known as a country that produces “good value” wine can be a double-edged sword. Portugal has slipped into this trap and deserves far more recognition for its efforts to produce higher-quality wines, as award-winning blogger…
Read MoreTen things to look forward to at Ideal Home Show Scotland
Scotland’s best loved home exhibition is returning for an ‘ideal’ day out. Returning to Glasgow’s SEC from 31 May–3 June for another year of top class home and garden inspiration, this year’s Ideal Home Show Scotland is set to be bigger and better than ever before. From interiors, home renovations, DIY, gardens, food and drink,…
Read MoreTaking Scotland to the world at tourism Expo
VisitScotland will be telling the world to get on their bikes and come to Scotland. The national tourism organisation is exporting Scotland to the world with the flagship Expo event which will see around 600 tour operators and travel agents from over 30 countries – including the USA, Japan, Brazil, Russia, the UAE, Saudi Arabia…
Read MoreIndulge yourself with this chocolate fondant cake
Joanne Munro is head chef at a Glasgow institution – Café Gandolfi, in the city’s Merchant City enclave. She is keen to maintain the ethos on their produce being Scottish where possible. Joannee said: ‘I know everyone now talks about seasonality, but that’s how I’ve always worked. Our menu very much depends on what produce…
Read MoreA passion for fashion sees new Mackintosh range launched
Scotland’s legendary artist Charles Rennie Mackintosh is being taken to New York as part of Tartan Week. Glasgow design studio Randak is launching its new brand Toshie Mackintosh, a collection of fabrics and wallpapers, inspired by Charles Rennie Mackintosh’s designs, during Scotland Week, which runs until April 12. The company has produced a full colour…
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