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Glasgow and Edinburgh to host musical celebrations
VE Day celebrations in Scotland are being marked with a special musical production. In commemoration of the miracle of Dunkirk and the decisive victory of the Battle of Britain,Our Finest Hour will see TV star Kevin Whately host a pair of triumphant and rousing concerts in Edinburgh and Glasgow. Featuring vocalist Annie Gill and the…
Read MoreScotland’s top 10 long haul holiday destinations
Scottish travellers’ favourite international holiday spots are Houston, New York and Varadero, according to new details released today. More than half-a-million Scots made their way to Manchester Airport last year to head for sunnier climes, and other long-haul routes Scots also prefer include Orlando, Punta Cana, Barbados and Cancun. The airport said that as well…
Read MoreGlasgow and Edinburgh are UK’s top travel choices
Scotland’s big two cities have dominated a British poll on 2018 city destinations. Using booking data from its collection of over 250 independent properties across Great Britain, combined with YouGov and Google search data, Best Western has created a list of the top 10 UK tourism hotspots for this year. Scotland reigned supreme overall, with…
Read MoreScottish Opera takes production to Paris and New York
Scottish Opera are taking their production for children to Paris and New York before returning home to tour. Following sell-out runs in Edinburgh and Glasgow in 2017 and a tour to Paris this month, the five star ‘opera for babies’ BambinO will be presented at the Metropolitan Opera, New York, this spring, before returning to…
Read MoreRoss and Ali’s Symbiosis II has been worth the wait
Symbiosis II, released on 20 April, is the eagerly awaited second album by two of Scotland’s foremost musicians, Ross Ainslie and Ali Hutton. Winners of the Radio 2 Best Duo Folk Award, this year’s nominees for the same accolade, Ross and Ali have delivered yet another fabulous collection of their music in an album that will…
Read MoreLunchtime ladies all set for charity fundraising
Women of Scotland’s Lunch are back for their 61st year of charity fundraising. In an annual bid to celebrate the women of Scotland’s achievements, a fundraising lunch is organised in Glasgow and has been running since its inception in 1957. The61st lunch of its kind is due to take place at the end of this…
Read MoreBringing children closer to nature with local deer
A Scottish carer has turned pioneer by introducing disadvantaged children in South Lanarkshire to the wonders of the wild deer that find a home on the city fringes. David Quarrell from East Kilbride wanted to combine his skills as carer and as an authority on urban deer to help connect local kids in the care…
Read MoreNew partnership to help boost Duke of Edinburgh Award
Scottish outdoor adventure retail specialist Tiso has signed an exclusive three-year partnership with the Duke of Edinburgh’s Award scheme. Tiso, which has had roots in Edinburgh for over 55 years, has been named a Recommended Retailer of Expedition Kit for the highly respected award. Effective from 1 April and with the JD group (which incorporates…
Read MoreThe Far East’s demand for Scottish drinks is growing
Scotland’s leading exporter of craft beer and spirits is celebrating after signing several deals with Japanese importers while dramatically growing the number of produces with whom it collaborates. Chris Miller, director of JW Filshill International, said the number of distillers it was working with had doubled as it continued to generate new business overseas, particularly…
Read MorePrepare for a scare with the Cramond Killer
Bloody-curdling horrors are being brought to life with the latest technology in the heart of Scotland’s capital. The Edinburgh Dungeon has today launched its first-ever VR experience, inspired by the real-life story of the execution and public dissection of John Howison, a 19th century Edinburgh murderer more commonly known as the Cramond Killer. Not for…
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