Posts Tagged ‘glasgow’
Lidl supermarket introduces a range of Scottish craft beers
As the trend for craft beer continues to grow, Lidl has announced the launch of its first Scottish craft beer festival, which will be on sale from 25th May for a limited time only across all of it 94 stores in Scotland. The new ‘Isle of Ale’ Scottish Craft Beer festival consists of 20 craft…
Read MoreBBC Countryfile Show focuses on New Lanark World Heritage Site
New Lanark World Heritage Site, is delighted to be appearing on BBC Countryfile on Sunday the 21 May 2017. BBC Countryfile’s presenter Sean Fletcher and a film crew visited New Lanark World Heritage Site last month to learn more about the 18th Century former cotton spinning mill village. The Lanarkshire…
Read MoreAlan Biggar is set to smash 10,000 miles in a classic car for Teenage Cancer Trust
On 14th May, Teenage Cancer Trust’s Scottish patron, Alan Biggar, will set out on a two-week drive with his 60-year-old Morgan sportscar around Scotland to raise funds and awareness for young people with cancer. Alan is taking his vintage Morgan to remote areas of Scotland; areas where Teenage Cancer Trust’s new Nursing and Support service,…
Read MoreSYHA opens new summer youth hostel in Edinburgh
SYHA Hostelling Scotland widens its quality budget accommodation offering in Edinburgh over the summer months with the addition of 143 en-suite rooms at the new Edinburgh Haddington Place Youth Hostel in the heart of the capital. SYHA Hostelling Scotland (SYHA) is delighted to announce the opening of Edinburgh Haddington Place Youth Hostel, from 17 July…
Read MoreThe Victor Paris Big Bathroom Sale is now on!
The Victor Paris Big Bathroom Sale is now on! With everything reduced, don’t miss out on the biggest discounts on the most trusted brands. Boasting the largest showrooms across Scotland, you are sure to find your perfect bathroom with Victor Paris. The Big Bathroom Sale ends on Monday 8th May, so don’t miss out today.…
Read MoreBrewing up a storm at Innis & Gunn’s beer kitchen in Glasgow
PETER RANSCOMBE THE first time I interviewed Dougal Sharp was back in 2008 in a pretty non-descript rented office in the middle of Edinburgh. It was an exciting time for the master brewer – he had just led the management buyout of Innis & Gunn, the brand he cofounded in 2003 to make the beer…
Read MoreThe Foxlake Outdoor Festival returns to Dunbar
After the huge success of last year’s event, the Foxlake Outdoor Festival, Dunbar, returns bigger and better this year not only with an exciting lineup of music and comedy performances for all the family but with the completely new Adrenaline Arena. For the very first time organisers look forward to welcoming an array of adrenaline…
Read MoreOpen Eye Gallery April – May exhibitions
21 April – 8 May 2017 The Night Gardener, Adrian Wiszniewski RSA This exhibition, entitled The Night Gardener, centres on paintings populated with contemplative figures set in vividly coloured Arcadian landscapes. Exotic flora and fauna are incorporated into the paintings, and subject to the same stylisation as the figures. Often working on a heroic scale…
Read MoreHarbro launches a new young rider competition
Equine and nutrition specialist Harbro has launched its first ever Young Rider Competition, encouraging young Scottish riders brimming with talent to focus on the inspirations and aspirations that drive them. The competition is open to young riders aged 16-25 of any discipline who have a clear set of competitive goals for their year ahead. A…
Read MoreThe strange but true Scottish facts that aren’t April Fools
It a national day for practical jokes and elaborate fibs, but this April Fool’s Day (Saturday 1st April), VisitScotland is celebrating the weird and wonderful facts about Scotland that are entirely true! Known as’ Hunt the Gowk’ Day in Scotland – gowk being the Scottish word for a foolish person – the 1st of April…
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