Posts Tagged ‘royal family’
Balmoral Castle: King Charles opens Royal Family home to public for first time
For the first time in its 169 year history, visitors will be able to tour parts of Balmoral Castle used by the Royal Family this summer – after King Charles granted permission for internal tours. Guided Castle Interior Tours will take visitors to parts of the building used by the Royal Family between 1 July…
Read MorePupil receives prestigious role as Lord-Lieutenant’s Cadet
For the eighth year in a row, a Morrison’s Academy pupil has been appointed the prestigious role of Lord-Lieutenant’s Cadet. Stephen Leckie, Lord-Lieutenant for Perth and Kinross presented a certificate, acknowledging the role to Cadet Sgt Lachlann Forsyth. The Lord-Lieutenant is the Queen’s official representative and the Lord-Lieutenant’s Cadet is aide and representative of the…
Read MoreBrewdog unveils Five Hundred Cuts rum
BrewDog Distilling Co has launched a new spirit with the release of Five Hundred Cuts rum. Five Hundred Cuts is a handmade spiced rum inspired by the life of Elizabeth Blackwell, a trail-blazing 18th century illustrator of medicinal plants aka ‘the original spice girl’. Five Hundred Cuts is an innovative, botanical rum with no artificial…
Read MoreSee the Britannia as you’ve never seen her before
The Royal Yacht Britannia is offering visitors the chance to see a part of the ship which has never been shown to the public before. This December, for two nights only, the Britannia is hosting ticketed festive evening private tours, allowing ‘behind the ropes’ access to experience the highlights of this iconic ship whilst taking…
Read MoreSix of the spookiest sites in the north east of Scotland
Scotland has plenty of scary sites to visit at the spookiest time of the year, especially in the North East. Here’s our pick of six creepy places to send shivers down your spine this Halloween. Ma Cameron’s The bar at the front of this city-centre pub dates back 300 years, making it the oldest in Aberdeen.…
Read More7 ways to achieve Meghan Markle’s glossy locks
The Duchess of Sussex is a natural beauty – she looks picture perfect and with every angle her hair looks healthy and glossy. From her Suits adventures to the royal romance she has always maintained her stunning locks. Being one of the most photographed women in the world we have seen her channel a updo,…
Read MoreThinking ahead when it comes to baby’s gifts
The arrival of a new little member of the Royal Family has got people talking about babies. But people have been warned to avoid the traditional baby gift of premium bonds by financial experts, Brewin Dolphin. They say that the Government-backed scheme is nearly as bad as putting money under the mattress. Douglas Cameron, a…
Read MoreRoyal Yacht Britannia has a cuddly offer
Most of us enjoy the idea of boarding a ship during the Easter break. We may not all be able to afford a cruise around the Mediterranean or the Caribbean this Easter, but a visit to the Royal Yacht Britannia is more within the budget. And to make it even more affordable, the yacht is…
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