Posts Tagged ‘London’
Tributes paid to the 10th Duke of Roxburghe
The 10th Duke of Roxburghe has died, following a lengthy battle with cancer. Guy Innes Ker died peacefully at his family’s ancestral home, Floors Castle, near Kelso, in the Scottish Borders. He is survived by Virginia, the Duchess of Roxburghe, five children and five grandchildren. The Duke’s eldest son, Charles, the Marquis of Bowmont, will…
Read MoreCAMRA reveals the best public house in Scotland
The Campaign for Real Ale has revealed its best pub in Scotland to mark the close of its Summer of Pub campaign – an initiative to encourage pub-going throughout the warmer months. The top 16 pubs in the UK have been announced in the nationwide search for the next National Pub of the Year; the…
Read More10 fascinating facts about Glasgow
Glasgow is Scotland’s largest city – and the fourth-largest by population in the UK. The Dear Green Place is packed with history, and here we present 10 fascinating trivial facts about Glasgow. The world’s first long distance TV pictures were transmitted by John Logie Baird to a room in the Grand Central Hotel on 24…
Read MoreUK Sausage Week Awards hunts best Scottish banger
The hunt for the best Scottish banger is on at this year’s UK Sausage Week Awards. With the hopes of championing one of our nation’s culinary delights, the UK Sausage Week Awards, taking place from 28 October to 3 November, will crown butchers and retailers going the extra mile to deliver the perfect sausage to…
Read MoreExhibitions at Royal Society of Edinburgh
The Royal Society of Edinburgh is playing host to a number of fascinating exhibitions this summer. The RSE launched Curious, a month-long programme of talks, workshops, exhibitions and performances in the beautiful surroundings of its magnificent Victorian era building. The exhibition At Risk Academics and Refugees (ARAR): A Portrait reflects the RSE’s commitment to recognising…
Read MoreHarris Tweed is new formalwear of Scottish rugby
Scottish Rugby has revealed that Walker Slater, in conjunction with Harris Tweed Hebrides, will be the official formalwear partner for the next two seasons. The historic fabric, handwoven, dyed and spun in the Outer Hebrides of Scotland from pure virgin wool, has been applied to a bespoke tweed in keeping with the rich rugby heritage…
Read MoreNew Macallan boutique opens at Heathrow
Travellers will be able to experience The Macallan at a new boutique in Heathrow Airport. The whisky has announced the opening of its latest Macallan Boutique in London. Descrirbed as a ‘home away from home’, the luxury boutique offers guests the chance to discover and purchase some of The Macallan‘s most prestigious whiskies, including expressions…
Read MoreA spacious listed sandstone home dating from 1900
A category B listed six bedroom colonial style detached Edwardian home is now available on the property market. Set amid beautifully maintained garden grounds and mature woodland, Green Den is presented to the market by Savills, and is a striking colonial style six bedroom detached residence built of solid sandstone in 1900 by the renowned…
Read MoreContemporary home constructed with local materials
A striking contemporary home in a beautiful location is now available for sale. Sealladh Na Beinn was constructed in 2008 in Garth, Fortingall, Aberfeldy, using materials and a design that take inspiration from traditional buildings in the area. Presented by Savills, the house has peaked dormer windows, a slate roof and is clad in stone…
Read MoreLondon Scottish House needs to raise £7million
Preserving the past to ensure a bright future is the aim for London Scottish House. Steeped in history, the London Scottish Regiment has a distinguished record of operational service from South Africa in the 19th century to Afghanistan in the 21st Century. London Scottish was founded by the London Scottish Rifle Volunteers in 1859 –…
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