Posts Tagged ‘glasgow’
Epic musical scores come together for an evening
Fans of Game of Thrones, The Lord of the Rings and The Hobbit will be able to celebrate their music a special orchestral concert at Glasgow Royal Concert Hall. They are the most beloved and recognisable big and small screen creations of all time – let alone just in the world of the fantasy genre…
Read MoreSeven bedrooms by the bonnie banks of Loch Lomond
A striking seven-bedroom property on the bonnie banks of Loch Lomond is now on the market. Presented by Savills, Gartochraggan dates back to around 1800, the property has been formed though extensions and refurbishments following the acquisition of neighbouring properties to create the superb family home that stands today. Constructed of white harled stone under…
Read MoreRaising their glasses at cocktail competition
Thirty-two individuals from across Scotland are getting the work experience opportunity of a life time as they participate in the 2019 World Class finals, as part of Diageo’s Learning for Life programme. The world’s largest cocktail competition, taking place over the course of three days (24-26 September) at SWG3 in Glasgow, sees 12 Diageo Learning…
Read MoreGothic castle could be yours for around £675,000
An beautifully presented Category A Listed Victorian Gothic mansion with outstanding original features is now on the market. Presented for sale by Savills , Dalmoak Castle, near Dumbarton, is a Category A Listed castellated Tudor style Gothic mansion built circa 1866 1869 by the architect Alexander Watt (1827-1890) for John Aiken (1801-1875). The house…
Read MoreConcerts will see audience move at the interval
Scottish Ensemble is collaborating with harpsichordist Jonathan Cohen for Baroque: Take Two – a journey across two venues. This will be a unique series of concerts, taking place from Wednesday 16- Monday 21 October in Edinburgh, Inverness, Glasgow, Perth and London. Scottish Ensemble is the UK’s leading string orchestra, with a core of outstanding string…
Read MoreScottish Women in Business reveal new president
Scottish Women in Business introduced Debbie Shields as their new president at an event at Glasgow’s stunning House for an Art Lover. Previous president Zaynab Al Nasser welcomed Shields into the role to boisterous applause from the SWIB members. Born and raised on the south side of Glasgow, Debbie, who is an associate director of…
Read MoreThe surprising cost of Scotland’s takeaway meals
Over a third of adults in Scotland are ordering takeaways every week, adding up to over £1.5bn a year, with the biggest spenders shelling out over £1,200 a year on their orders. 34% of adults are placing the orders, according to a survey conducted for Quality Meat Scotland, based on the research revealing a 2%…
Read MoreA beautiful countryside home with flexible space
A distinctive, five bedroom detached property set in the picturesque countryside is now for sale. Presented for sale by Strutt & Parker, Beechwood, in Cromlix, near Dunblane, is an impressive family home which offers flexible and spacious accommodation arranged over two floors. A generous reception hall leads to the library with front aspect windows and…
Read MoreDistillery’s first peated whisky arriving soon
The highly anticipated 1770 Glasgow Single Malt Scotch Whisky, Peated Release No.1, from The Glasgow Distillery will start to arrive with buyers this week. The bottles which were pre-ordered are being carefully packed and prepared and the distillery are to commence shipping at the beginning of this week. 1770 Peated is a rich and smoky…
Read MoreFormer manse in a peaceful village setting
Muirton House is a delightful, C-listed former manse which, although being set in village location, offers spacious accommodation in a secluded and private setting. Presented by Galbraith and set over two floors, the house, on Church Road, Luthermuir, Laurencekirk, Aberdeenshire, has undergone a degree of sympathetic internal renovation which has retained many of the traditional…
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