Posts Tagged ‘history’
Work begins to restore a hidden Scottish landmark
The ÂŁ128,894 restoration of one of the Borders’ most fascinating landmarks is underway. Work on the Monteath Douglas Mausoleum, near Ancrum, is being done thanks to the efforts of a group of local volunteers and a six figure funding package. Grants from the Fallago Environment Fund (ÂŁ59,444), WREN’s FCC Scottish Action Fund (ÂŁ59,450) and BCCF…
Read MoreBuy a little bit of history from the last 72 years
Costumes worn by Glenda Jackson are among the weird and wonderful items that can be picked up in Glasgow this weekend. Ahead of Saturday’s On the Move event, which includes a once in a lifetime sale of Citizens Theatre memorabilia, a number of the weird and wonderful items available to buy, including items worn by…
Read MoreScottish artworks to go on international loans
Works of art from Aberdeen’s renowned collection will be exhibited in Sweden, Japan and Spain as part of a programme of international loans. Councillors gave their backing to the plans, which continue Aberdeen’s proud history of facilitating the worldwide display of key pieces. The programme includes the loan of a John Singer Sargent self-portrait to…
Read MoreStately home’s beauty inspires new harp music album
A talented harpist has produced a heartfelt musical tribute to an Ayrshire estate saved for the nation by the Prince of Wales. Meredith McCrindle, a 32-year-old originally from Texas and who lives in Ayrshire, will launch the 12-track album at a special live performance at Dumfries House near Cumnock next month. She has spent three…
Read MoreThere’s a new top three at the whisky experience
A triumvirate of whisky women are now running Edinburgh’s acclaimed Scotch Whisky Experience. As it celebrates 30 years of operation, Edinburgh’s five star visitor attraction, The Scotch Whisky Experience, is announcing three senior promotions. Susan Morrison has been appointed as CEO alongside two others who now join the board, Julie Trevisan Hunter becomes marketing director…
Read MoreFantastic 50th shooting event for ladies’ club
Scotland’s premier ladies clay shooting club has celebrated its 50th event. Glad Rags & Cartridge Bags were out at the weekend, participating at a new venue for them, Douneside House Hotel in Tarland. Unlike other shooting clubs they do not hold their events at traditional shooting grounds but at the most exquisite locations. The portfolio…
Read MoreThey are elevating whisky into a genuine art form
Eight leading contemporary artists from around the globe will descend on a Scots distillery this summer. They will participate in the Glenfiddich Distillery’s International Artists in Residence programme. Hosted at the Dufftown home of world-famous single malt, the initiative is now in its 17th year and is regarded as one of the top arts residencies…
Read MoreEight Scottish beaches that are worth a visit
With long stretches of golden sand, grassy dunes and dramatic clifftops, Aberdeenshire’s 165-mile long coast boasts some of the most beautiful beaches in the country. As well as natural beauty, the region’s seaside offers activities for everyone from families to dog walkers, surfers and photographers. So as the days get warmer and longer, why not…
Read MoreThere’s much a-brew as new venture launches
A family story that began three decades ago in one of Perthshire and Britain’s most remote moorland wildernesses is about to begin a fresh chapter in Pitlochry. Clare Pinchbeck and her five brothers and sisters first learned the secret of Scots’ appreciation of tea when their mother Eunice McLellan brokered a deal with railway factors…
Read MoreScientific search of Loch Ness getting underway
A bid to find Nessie’s neighbours is underway, with a new investigation to uncover anything unusual in Loch Ness. The mission to identify what lives in the UK’s biggest by volume freshwater loch is being led by the Super Natural History team – a global group of scientists – and has been hailed by VisitScotland…
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