Posts Tagged ‘Lanarkshire’
Three rare birds of prey have gone missing in Scotland
The RSPB has launched an appeal following the disappearance of three protected, satellite-tagged hen harriers in Scotland and Cumbria. These birds are some of the UK’s rarest birds of prey. The first to have gone missing is a hen harrier named Saorsa who has been monitored since she fledged last June. In February this year,…
Read MoreLearn the truth about one of Scotland’s oldest industries
One of Scotland’s most traditional industries is at the heart of a new exhibtion. North Lanarkshire Heritage Centre will explore the history of coal mining in Lanarkshire at the Pits, Ponies, People and Stories exhibition, open now till 12 May. Discover the history of coal mining in Lanarkshire through the people who worked in the…
Read MoreRetirement to a countryside village is now a realistic option at Auchlochan
Have you ever wanted to wake up to stunning views every day, living in a picturesque retirement community set in 50 acres of beautiful Lanarkshire countryside? Auchlochan Garden Village is the ideal choice for those looking to relax into retirement living and enjoy the view. With retirement potentially lasting 30 years or more, it’s so…
Read MoreNew ice cream is doubly good – and ideal for a Christmas treat
Party hosts will be dreaming of a white Christmas with a special new ice cream. With the festive season upon us, by now party-throwers, entertainers and dinner-hosts across the country are on the hunt for the perfect accompaniment to their traditional Christmas pudding, granny’s mince pies or the tasty tart tatin planned for wooing guests…
Read MoreRetirement in the Scottish countryside is a tempting option
With retirement potentially lasting 30 years or more, it’s important to make sure the place you decide to live is the right choice for you. If you crave a village situation and rural retreat then a retirement spent in the Scottish countryside, with a magnificent walled garden and a 50-acre estate to enjoy, Auchlochan Garden…
Read MoreDreaming of a Christmas hit with Gaelic school choir
A group of Scottish schoolchildren are hoping to have a Christmas hit on their hands. ’S e Nollaig a th’ ann! (It’s Christmas!) is the title of the new Gaelic Christmas song recorded by Làn Chomais, a rock band of pupils from Greenfaulds High School in Cumbernauld with the backing of almost 1000 young voices…
Read MoreGolden anniversary for popular Hamilton museum
An exhibition marking 50 years of a popular museum has been held. The Low Parks Museum, Hamilton’s oldest building, is rated a five star visitor attraction by VisitScotland the Hamilton museum is packed with a fascinating range of permanent and temporary exhibitions tracing local history including Hamilton Palace; early settlements; working life including agriculture, weaving,…
Read MoreImpressive new sculpture is a mark of village’s proud heritage
A sculpture honouring the lives of the miners who worked in the Kingshill Collieries has been unveiled in Allanton, North Lanarkshire. It follows a campaign from residents to celebrate the area’s industrial legacy and to remember the men who lost their lives while working there. Miners travelled from across the central belt to work at…
Read MoreCelebrating the changing roles of women in Scotland
A new exhibition on household chores through the ages opens this Saturday at Summerlee Museum of Scottish Industrial Life on Heritage Way in Coatbridge. Entitled All in a Day’s Work, the North Lanarkshire exhibition, which opens on October 7, takes its theme from the old saying ‘Man may work from sun to sun, but a…
Read MoreIngliston Revival Festival announces interactive motorsport area
The Ingliston Revival Festival has partnered with Scottish Motor Sports and New College Lanarkshire to bring a dedicated interactive motor sport area to the bespoke family event. Taking place on the 13 & 14 May at The Royal Highland Centre in Edinburgh, the Festival is welcoming visitors to get hands on with interactive displays including…
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