Posts Tagged ‘history’
Search our castles to find marching butterflies
Scottish history aficionados are being asked to take a closer look at castles this summer. It’s part of a bid to track the changing fortunes of one of the UK’s most striking and overlooked butterflies. The Small Copper is in long-term decline, with almost half of the UK’s population being lost over the last 40…
Read MoreOutlander inspired trips to 17th and 18th century Scotland
Jacobites will descend on Fort George this weekend as the Outlander-inspired Kings and Clansmen event takes place for the first time. The Jacobite soldiers will share their stories on Saturday 11 and Sunday 12 August, based on the tales that inspired the Outlander novels. Visitors will travel through the history of the risings as they…
Read MoreNuclear bunker will open to the public for the first time
A Scottish community is gearing up for a busy weekend with a host of events. Based in Moray, the Cabrach Trust is holding an open day, where visitors will be able to experience the Cabrach like never before. They will share some of the heritage and future plans for the region with visitors, and throughout…
Read MoreOld royal train station is set for public reopening
The official public reopening of Ballater’s Old Royal Station is set to take place later this month. The B-listed station, historically used by Royals travelling by train to their home at nearby Balmoral Castle, was destroyed by fire in May 2015 and has been rebuilt by Aberdeenshire Council. Aberdeenshire Provost Bill Howatson will officially open…
Read MoreExclusive evening at the National Wallace Monument
The National Wallace Monument is to commemorate the Battle of Stirling Bridge. An exclusive evening event will take place at the monument in Stirling, to commemorate the battle on 11 September. The Knock on History’s Door event will give visitors the chance to see the monument in a new light as they explore the building.…
Read MoreGreat Tapestry on show for centenary of Iolaire tragedy
A panel from the Great Tapestry of Scotland depicting the Iolaire disaster of 1 January 1919 will be on display at Museum nan Eilean Lews Castle as part of an exhibition marking the tragedy. The loan which has been agreed between the museum and the Great Scottish Tapestry Trust will enable visitors to the exhibition…
Read MoreDalmore 50-year-old sells for world record ÂŁ28,000
A Scotch whisky from a Highland distillery has sold for a world record ÂŁ28,000 at auction. One of the world’s most sought-after whiskies, Dalmore 50 Year Old, has sold at Whisky-Online Auctions in Blackpool. Originally created by Dalmore’s legendary master blender Richard Paterson in 1978, the youngest spirit in the assemblage is believed to have…
Read MoreReview: The Willow Tea Rooms Recipe Book
This is far more than a straightforward recipe book, as The Willow Tea Rooms is the story of a piece of Glasgow’s history. It opens with an introduction by Anne Mulhern, who revived the tearooms in the 1980s, followed by a brief history of the original tearooms founded by Kate Cranston and designed by Charles…
Read MoreBook review – Scotland’s Independent Coach Operators
What’s the story? As with everything, the coach industry has changed beyond all recognition over the last few decades. In this beautifully illustrated book, packed full of photos from the past few decades, author David Devoy has created an interesting history of the independent coach operating business in Scotland. It may sound like a dry…
Read MoreNew dessert tap aims to be top of the chocs
A Scots ice cream parlour has been tapping into childhood memories with the arrival of its newest dessert topper. Mackie’s of Scotland’s 19.2 parlour, based in Aberdeen’s Marischal Square, has welcomed white chocolate to its line-up of ever-flowing taps. The new tap, which dispenses warm, smooth white chocolate, has replaced the parlour’s hugely popular peanut…
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