Posts Tagged ‘history’
There’s far more to Falkirk than just its famous Wheel
An interactive map showcasing what to see and do in Falkirk and the surrounding area has been launched by VisitScotland. Falkirk & Beyond, developed by the national tourism organization and VisitFalkirk within Falkirk Council, offers prospective visitors a fun way to discover much of the area’s tourism offering. The map is the first of its…
Read MorePlots to go on sale for castle estate grounds
The first plots to go on sale at a major development in the grounds of an Ayrshire castle have been launched. A major development site is being created in the beautiful and historic grounds of Rowallan Castle Estate near Kilmarnock, and this first phase has been revealed by property consultancy Galbraith. The exclusive development site…
Read MoreThousands got on their bikes at Loch Ness
More than 5000 cyclists descended on the Highlands at the weekend for Etape Loch Ness. The event returned to the Highlands on Sunday, attracting a record 5600 entrants. Official charity Macmillan Cancer Support has also shared in the success, on track to raise a total of ÂŁ1 million from its five-year partnership with the event.…
Read MoreReview: The Willow Tea Rooms Recipe Book
Story The Willow Tea Rooms begins with the success story of Glaswegian Anne Mulhern MBE, the owner and founder of the eminent Glasgow institution. Having dreamt of owning her own business since ten years of age, Anne showed high levels of resilience that resulted in her hugely successful business. An inspiring tale, Anne also shares…
Read MoreBook review: The Book of Bere
What’s the story? Liz Ashworth shares the story of bere, an ancient type of barley native to Orkney. For over 4,000 years the grain was milled and grown on the islands; a staple of the Scottish diet. The Book of Bere sees Ashworth reclaim bere as a superfood in an age where the population is…
Read MoreGallery’s 20 year wait is finally coming to an end
A Scottish gallery that has been 20 years in the making is finally set to open its doors this summer. The countdown has begun for the opening of Kirkcudbright Galleries, for, on 9 June, the work begun by Kirkcudbright 2000, a group of dedicated campaigners will finally bear fruit. Councillor Elaine Murray, leader of Dumfries…
Read MoreA taste of Edinburgh in exclusive new gin
A new gin that’s got Edinburgh running right through it has been released. Edinburgh Gin and the world renowned Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh (RBGE), have come together to create a new limited-edition gin that truly celebrates the history of the iconic botanic gardens. Edinburgh Gin 1670 is a bespoke gin using rare and exotic botanicals…
Read MoreRemembering the woman who changed hospice care
Care for the terminally ill is something that people take for granted, but an academic is to speak about the woman who shaped things to the way we know them to be today. Cicely Saunders will be the focus of Professor David Clark’s talk at the Boswell Book Festival in Ayrshire next month, the world’s…
Read MoreAbandoned village inspires a gem of an album
Renowned piper, James Duncan Mackenzie has released his second solo album in which he remembers the people and land surrounding an abandoned township on the Isle of Lewis, Sròmos. Nestling on the south eastern shores of Loch Sròmois, a stones throw from Loch Shiphoirt, life would have been hard and isolated for the townsfolk and…
Read MoreRestoration work in the heart of Scottish city
A city centre monument is to be restored and buildings on Union Street repaired as part of the on-going effort to regenerate the heart of Aberdeen. The work, supported by the Aberdeen City Heritage Trust, aligns with the City Centre Masterplan’s goal of conserving and enhancing heritage. A total of ÂŁ500,000 is being invested –…
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