Posts Tagged ‘glasgow’
Whisky specialist Gordon & MacPhail appoints its first director of prestige
Leading malt whisky specialist Gordon & MacPhail has appointed its first director of prestige. Stephen Rankin has taken on the post, as part of the company’s strategic plan to build its growing reputation in the luxury sector. Stephen will nurture and build relationships for Gordon & MacPhail’s range of single malt whiskies in the global…
Read MoreChildren all over Britain will discover Scotland’s beauty with new TV series
Scotland’s natural beauty is to introduced to another generation thanks to a new children’s television show. CBBC fantasy adventure gameshow Raven is back, having been recorded this summer in the unspoilt wilderness of the Cairngorms National Park. The original Raven, which won several BAFTAs and inspired three spin-off programmes, gathered a massive cult following when…
Read MoreBagpipes inspire new work for BBC Scottish Symphony Orchestra
The BBC Scottish Symphony Orchestra to premiere a new work inspired by the bagpipes. The orchestra has signalled its commitment both to contemporary music and Scottish culture by commissioning two new works by composers inspired by Scotland and Scottish identity. The new works will be premiered on Saturday 9 December at Glasgow City Halls. BBC…
Read MoreTraditional country cottage in Ayrshire is on the market
Galbraith presents to the market Garden Cottage, a beautiful country cottage situated on the 2000 acre Lanfine Estate, near Darvel in Ayrshire. Garden Cottage is a traditional country cottage with a charming, chocolate box appearance thought to date back to the mid-1800s. The property is situated on the Lanfine Estate – over 2000 acres of…
Read MoreStep back in time as Scottish star David Tennant returns to the TARDIS
Scots star David Tennant is back in his most famous role with the release of three new Doctor Who adventures. Paisley-raised Tennant, who played the Time Lord on TV between 2005 and 2010, recorded three brand new audio adventures for Big Finish Productions with his former co-star Billie Piper earlier this summer. Tennant was joined…
Read MoreCommunity can have their say on the future of moor
People are being urged to have their say on the future of a moor just outside Glasgow. The people of Milngavie are being asked to help shape the future of Barloch Moor. East Dunbartonshire Council has contracted Heritage Environmental Ltd to produce a five year management plan for the local nature conservation site located on…
Read MoreWest End theatre coming to Scottish cinemas
West End theatre is being brought live to Scotland later this month. A graduate of the Royal Conservatoire of Scotland will feature in the live broadcast of Oscar Wilde’s A Woman of No Importance. Crystal Clarke will be appearing in cinemas across the country on November 28, as the play is broadcast direct from London’s…
Read MoreVisit Scotland bids to boost tourism from China
Young Chinese people are set to be the driving force of growth in visitors travelling to Scotland. Chinese visitor numbers to the UK are expected to rise by almost half, from 260,000 to 384,000, over the next five years, VisitBritain predicts. Scotland currently accounts for almost a fifth (17 per cent) of all Chinese visitors…
Read MoreCelebrate St Andrew’s Day with haggis and Scottish films
Cinema screenings of popular Scottish films are being brought to the people this St Andrew’s, thanks to haggis maker Macsween. Macsween is extending its celebrations with a unique pop-up cinema at Glasgow’s SW3G on Saturday, December 2. In a celebration of all things Scottish, the Macsween family have compiled a list of their most-loved Scottish…
Read MoreIconic Scottish sites to turn purple for World Pancreatic Cancer Day
Famous Scottish landmarks are turning purple today to mark World Pancreatic Cancer Day. The one-day campaign demands a focus on earlier detection to improve survival rates. People around the world are uniting to ‘Demand Better’ for patients and survival. The annual one-day campaign is an initiative of the World Pancreatic Cancer Coalition, which is comprised…
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