Posts Tagged ‘history’
Edinburgh Castle in the running for tourist award
Edinburgh Castle has again been nominated as Best Heritage Attraction in the prestigious British Travel Awards (BTAs). The public decide who wins and have until 30 September to vote to ensure the castle seizes the top prize at this year’s awards. Winners will be announced at the BTA Gala Awards Dinner in London on 27…
Read MoreMozolowski & Murray saddle up for Blair Castle
Mozolowski & Murray will be sponsors of this year’s Blair Castle International Horse Trials and Country Fair, in their 30th anniversary event with international status. Land Rover Blair Castle International Horse Trials is set in the stunning Perthshire countryside within the grounds of Blair Castle, home to the Atholl family for seven centuries, steeped in…
Read MoreThe general who led an incredibly military career
General Sir Ralph Abercromby led an extraordinary life – he twice served as an MP, was appointed governor of Trinidad, Commander-in-Chief of Ireland. He was highly respected by his troops and this in-depth, absorbing read covers the French Revolutionary Wars, a critical time in Europe’s tumultuous political history. Though it requires intense concentration, and with…
Read MoreA delightful doggy day out with a difference
If you love dogs or have a dog and looking for somewhere to take them for a day out, this weekend offers you the perfect place to go. Traquair House, in Innerleithen, Peeblesshire, is holding its annual Dog Day’s Out this Sunday, 21 July, from 11am – 5pm. Now in its fourth year, this is…
Read MoreMonsters and more in a book for the wee ones
For a child, there’s nothing scarier than a story with monsters – but they always lose in the end. Lea Taylor has tapped into traditional Scots stories of our beasties, and written some new tales which will terrify and entertain children in equal measure. With stories like The Greedy Trows of Orkney and Kelpie Capers,…
Read MorePiping Live! on the search for people’s piping stories
Piping Live!, the Glasgow International Piping Festival, are asking fans from across the globe to submit their fondest piping memories. They are giving them chance to become part of the festival’s history and have their story printed on the official Piping Live! 2019 festival T-shirt, available to buy when the event returns from 10–18 August.…
Read MoreOutlander effect set to boost highland games
Fans of TV show Outlander are hoped to boost the attendance of this year’s Killin International Highland Games. The event is marking its 25th anniversary with a bigger and bolder event than ever before. The organisers are expecting an increase in tourists due to the ‘Outlander effect’ . Killin is one of the hotspot centres…
Read MoreThe Macallan launches new whisky boutique
The Macallan has launched a new memorable retail experience at its boutique in Dubai International Airport, in partnership with Le Clos. Drawing inspiration from the beauty of their state-of-the-art distillery and visitor experience and The Macallan Estate , the boutique concept uses architecture, aesthetics and immersive features to bring the heritage and prestige of the…
Read MoreSotheby’s moves to a renovated historic home
Leading autioneers Sotheby’s has opened new offices in Edinburgh. Located in The Edinburgh Grand, a recently renovated historic building in a prominent position on St Andrew Square, the office will be the focal point for Sotheby’s thriving business in Scotland. Coinciding with the company’s celebration of its 50th anniversary year in Scotland, the move from…
Read MoreThe essential viewpoints to see in Scotland
More than simply a catalogue of view indicators (which identify surrounding features in the landscape), 349 Views of Scotland is a celebration of the breath-taking sights across the country. It also tells the inspiring story of those who sought to make them understood. Following in the footsteps of 1938 mountaineer Ben Humble, David Squires has…
Read More