Posts Tagged ‘review’
Youngsters work as quality and tourism advisors
A group of high school pupils got a taste of working for the national tourism organisation by stepping into the shoes of Quality and Tourism Advisors for the day. The four pupils from Lornshill Academy in Alloa, Clackmannanshire, visited Highland Safaris in Perthshire to gain first-hand experience at the Scottish tourism industry’s frontline. The visitor…
Read MoreSequel to classic novel is full of intrigue
If you are looking for an adventure series to get stuck into, Castle Macnab book is certainly one to consider. As the sequel to John Buchan’s John Macnab, Robert J. Harris has created a novel full of intrigue which is played out in the heart of the Scottish Highlands. Set in the 1920s, a group…
Read MoreA chance to re-discover Scotland’s natural wonders
Grab a cup of tea, sit down in the summerhouse and enjoy a moment of tranquility whilst reading Amanda Thomson’s delightful A Scots Dictionary of Nature. Split into six categories – land, wood, weather, birds, water and walking – the author has brought together some long-forgotten words that are customarily used to describe Scotland’s rich…
Read MoreLeading young musician set to play in Glasgow
A talented young musician who has been hailed as one of the world’s leading flautists is coming to Scotland. Adam Walker first rose to prominence aged 16 as a finalist in the BBC Young Musician competition – and is coming to Glasgow for Milngavie Music Club’s February concert. At only 21 he was made principal…
Read MoreRiver Cruising the beautiful waterways of Europe
An airport doesn’t tell you much about a country. But its rivers – well, that’s a different story. River cruising is a more civilised way to see a country and its people at work and play. It’s a journey through history and ever-changing scenery. River cruising gives you the real experience. And it does it…
Read MoreGolf is a £325 million industry for Scotland
A review of Scotland’s National Golf Tourism Strategy is worth £325 million to the nation, following a strong period of growth. On Course for Growth, is a mid-term review of Scotland’s original National Golf Tourism Strategy, Driving Forward Together, which originally targeted increasing the value of golf tourism from £220 million in 2013 to £300…
Read MoreGlasgow panto to stage autistic friendly showing
Glasgow’s King’s Theatre is to host a relaxed performance of its pantomime with the support of the National Autistic Society Scotland. The relaxed performance of Aladdin will be held on Wednesday 19 December at 1pm for the fifth year running. The relaxed performance creates a theatre experience which is specifically designed to welcome people with…
Read MoreA murder mystery that will keep you guessing
Private detective Leo Moran returns with this new murder mystery. This will keep you guessing because the author manages to create characters that are refreshingly different while effortlessly weaving Scottish history into this book, making for an intriguing narrative. The protagonist Leo, who enjoys the fi ner things in life, is an especially original character.…
Read MoreHooray for coorie with this charming new book
The Art of Coorie: How to Live Happy the Scottish Way is a charming book that conjures a strong sense of cosiness. Coorie is defined as ‘a hug of a word’ deriving from the old Gaelic word meaning ‘snug or cosy’. Gabriella Bennett is setting out to bring the Scottish equivalent of the Danish Hyyge to…
Read MoreThere’s no stopping the ladies in their 19th outing
The latest book in the No 1 Ladies’ Detective Agency series, The Colour of all the Cattle does not disappoint. Despite being the 19th book in the series, McCall Smith has not run out of ideas, producing yet another engaging installment to join the rest of the series. The series follows protagonist Mma Precious Ramotswe in…
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