Golden colours of autumn at new whisky festival

A new whisky celebration is to be held in the north of Scotland this autumn. The first Whisky Colours Festival will be held from 10 to 14 October. It is a celebration of all things whisky and is centred in Dufftown, the malt whisky capital of the world. A spokesman for the organisers said: ‘We…

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Highlanders the stars at the Lonach Gathering

The Lonach Highlanders were the star attraction at the 178th Lonach Highland Gathering and Games which was held in Aberdeenshire on Saturday. Resplendent in their Highland regalia and shouldering their traditional eight-foot long pikes, and following in the footsteps of their forefathers, the Lonach Highlanders set out at 7.50am from Bellabeg on their historic six-mile…

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Ten fantastic places to visit in… Inverness

There’s far more to Inverness and its surrounding area than just Loch Ness. While Nessie spotting is a huge part of the fun of visiting the area, it’s a part of Scotland that’s rich in the nation’s history. Here’s 10 of our top suggestions. LOCH NESS EXHIBITION CENTRE A hi-tech multi-media presentation that guides visitors…

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Haddo Arts Festival 2019 all set to be revealed

The curtain will rise on the 2019 Haddo Arts Festival next week. Beginning on Tuesday, August 27, it will be marked with a performance of The Merry Widow, a lively comic operetta composed by Hungarian composer, Franz Lehar and presented by Opera Bohemia at Haddo House. Set in the romantic city of Paris, the plot…

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Proclaimers named one of the UK’s top driving songs

The Proclaimers’ song I’m Gonna Be (500 Miles) has been named as one of the top 10 driving songs in Britain. Craig and Charlie Reid’s 1988 hit came joint ninth in a poll by Budget UK car rental www.budget.co.uk, which reveals that for a third of Brits, Queen’s Bohemian Rhapsody is the most popular choice…

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Fourth Glasgow Cathedral Festival is announced

The fourth Glasgow Cathedral Festival is taking place next month. Running from Thursday 26 to Saturday 28 September, with seven concerts, workshops and tours packed into the September weekend. As ever, the festival offers the opportunity to visit and enjoy the striking surroundings of the city’s oldest building—this year presenting a diverse artistic programme that…

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Argyllshire Gathering prepares for the games

Some of the best bagpipers, strongest men, highest jumpers and top dancers in the world will take part in the Argyllshire Gathering’s Oban Games tomorrow (Thursday). The 148th staging of the event, being held in Mossfield Park, will kick-off with the March of the Stewards, led by a mass band of competing pipers, from Station…

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Aberfeldy to host its first weekend of Gaelic music

Aberfeldy is getting ready to host its very first Fèis Thatha for a weekend of Gaelic music tuition. It will feature an impressive line-up of tutors including singer-songwriter Findlay Napier and Gaelic singer Maeve Mackinnon. Fèis Thatha (Tay Festival) will hold a music weekend for all the family on Saturday 14 – Sunday 15 September…

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Glenalmond pupils reach high note with results

Two Glenalmond College pupils, who were in a school band together, are celebrating reaching a high note in their academic careers after being awarded excellent A-Level results. Alex Wallace, from Dunfermline, and Angus Grierson, from near Methven, were among the Glenalmond pupils who have contributed to the exceptional results which have seen Glenalmond recording its…

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Witty play coming to Glasgow’s Theatre Royal

Witty, razor sharp play What’s In A Name? is to play at Theatre Royal, Glasgow next month. Joining Joe Thomas, best known for his role in E4’s The Inbetweeners, are Bo Poraj (Miranda, Musketeers), Laura Patch (Afterlife, Star Stories), Summer Strallen (Top Hat, Young Frankenstein) and Alex Gaumond (Company, Dirty Rotten Scoundrel, Matilda). What’s In…

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