Posts Tagged ‘music’
Cheers for the beers as event marks a decade
It’s all hands to the pumps as Scotland’s biggest summer beer festival kicks off its 10th anniversary celebrations from tomorrow. The Midsummer Beer Happening in Stonehaven promises three days of brilliant beer, stunning street food and marvellous music… and hopes to smash through a charity fundraising milestone, as it runs from Thursday, June 20, to…
Read MoreHave the time of your life as Mamma Mia returns
The sensational feel-good musical Mamma Mia! is returning to Scotland. It will be at the King’s Theatre, Glasgow, for a two week run from Tuesday 7 until Saturday 25 April next year as part of a UK and international tour celebrating 20 years since Mamma Mia! premiered in London in April 1999. From West End…
Read MoreScotland’s Mother of Japanese Whisky inspires event
The true love story of the Mother of Japanese Whisky is at the heart of a Scottish festival. Inspiration for this year’s Kirkintilloch Canal Festival is being drawn from an enduring love story – stretching from Scotland to the Far East. Rita Cowan’s fateful meeting with Japanese student Masataka Taketsuru took place at her home…
Read MoreCharacter and charm in attractive converted mill
Catcune Mill is a characterful conversion which captures the eye. Presented by Knight Frank, this is a six bedroom house for sale in Fushiebridge, Midlothian. Providing spacious and flexible family accommodation over two floors, the house stands in its own private gardens and is surrounded by open countryside yet is within 12 miles of Edinburgh…
Read MoreHead back to the 80’s with Club Tropicana the musical
Despite being born in 1990, the music of the 80’s has always spoken to me. The poppy dance numbers that force you to get up and bop along or how about the power ballads that continue to fill karaoke rooms across the world: I love them all. It’s my affinity with this era of music…
Read MoreYou have to make a date and see the Calendar Girls
Calendar Girls is a story we’ve all heard of – a group of Women’s Institute members take their clothes off to do a charity calendar. It’s an amazing true story, which was adapted into a film in 2003, and now, a sensational musical, with music from Take That’s Gary Barlow and lyrics by Sir Tim…
Read MoreTop musical talent recognised at Scottish Jazz Awards
The winners of the seventh Scottish Jazz Awards were unveiled last night. They were announced at a prestigious ceremony at Drygate in Glasgow, as Scotland’s vibrant jazz scene gathered to pay tribute to its standout musical talent. A panel of industry specialists, including press and promoters from across the UK, selected the shortlists before the…
Read MoreViolinist Jessica is home and hitting the high notes
Violist Jessica Beeston is sharing her skills with the next generation. The musician recently returned to Scotland having been based in London and Salzburg. An in-demand chamber musician who plays with ensembles including Hebrides Ensemble, the award winning Nephele Ensemble, and Red Note, she was a member of the Edinburgh Quartet from 2011-14, a mentor…
Read MoreFringe by the Sea bringing laughs, talks and music
A host of big names are coming to Scotland for the annual Fringe By The Sea event. The festival has something for everyone – including a beach – and announced the full programme for 2019. With over 160 events the packed programme is set to delight residents and visitors to North Berwick and East Lothian.…
Read More10 crafty firms in the north east of Scotland
Craft beer and gin experiences are taking the north east by storm. Scottish Field uncovers 10 businesses who are bringing drinks to the people, locally and nationally. Lost Loch Spirits Located on the historic eastern shore of Loch Auchlossan, the Lost Loch Distillery is nestled away between forest and farmland on the edge of the…
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