Posts Tagged ‘history’
How Britain created an army from volunteers
Lord Herbert Kitchener’s actions as the Secretary of State for War in 1914 have forever immortalised him in the pages of history. By predicting that the war would last for at least three years and require huge new armies, he campaigned for and organised the largest volunteer army that Britain had ever seen. Doyle and…
Read MoreFemale coopers break down whisky gender barriers
Whisky has always been enjoyed by people of both genders – now the art of creating it continues to move away from it being male dominated. The ancient craft of creating oak casks has been part of Scotch whisky for centuries, but the industry yesterday celebrated a new first with the recruitment of two female…
Read MoreNew distillery plans for Cairngorm park revealed
Gordon & MacPhail has unveiled images of the new distillery the company hopes to build in the Cairngorm National Park in Scotland. The distillery, which would be built at Craggan near Grantown-on-Spey, has been designed to take advantage of stunning views across the River Spey to the Cairngorm mountains. The circular design of the building…
Read More10 tragic maritime disasters in Scotland’s cruel seas
This year marks the 100th anniversary of the sinking of the Iolaire. But sadly, it’s not the only maritime disaster to have affected Scotland over the years. War, storms, human error and the sheer destructive power of the ocean have all contributed to a number of tragic losses in Scotland’s waters Here we list 10…
Read MoreScotland has been going Dutch since 1066
The issue of migration to Scotland has been much in the news over the past decade with a significant inflow of people coming from the eastern part of the European Union and more recently from Syria. But while immigration is not a new phenomenon for Scotland, it is perhaps little known that immigrants from Flanders…
Read MoreGet ready to bid for bottles of Prince Charles’ whisky
More bottles of Prince Charles’ 30-year-old Royal Lochnagar Scotch Whisky are to be sold in an online auction, starting this weekend. Bottle number 1 reached the tremendous sum of ÂŁ9100 on Whisky.Auction for the Prince’s Foundation, and now the final 20 bottles are to be released by The Prince’s Foundation in response to extraordinary interest…
Read MoreStepping back to the golden age of Scottish steam
Steam in Scotland tells the fascinating stories of our transport history and using images which have not previously appeared in print. Edinburgh-born Kevin McCormack takes us back in time to witness the steam locomotives typical of Scotland in the 1950s and 60s. A perfect coffee table book for any train enthusiast, each picture includes an…
Read MoreNew warden appointed to head Glenalmond
Glenalmond College in Perthshire has appointed a new warden. Dr Michael Alderson, deputy head at Durham School, has been appointed warden (headteacher) at Glenalmond. He will take over leadership of the Perthshire independent boarding and day school from interim warden Hugh Ouston in April 2020. Dr Alderson began his teaching career in 2000, after reading…
Read MoreMansion house restoration for sale at ÂŁ1.5million
 Tillycorthie Mansion House is an outstanding property which has undergone an incredible renovation. Presented to the market by Savills, this period mansion house in Ellon, Aberdeenshire, has been fully refurbished and such meticulous attention to detail is rare indeed. Since acquiring the property the current owners have lavished much energy, passion and expense to ensure that…
Read MoreLife of the ancient Egyptians at National Museums
The secrets of ancient Egypt are currently being revealed at National Museums Scotland. The exhibition is part of the event to mark the completion of the transformation of the National Museum of Scotland’s iconic Victorian building in Edinburgh and a diverse and world-class programme of exhibitions means a fascinating world of discovery is ready. The…
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