Posts Tagged ‘School’
Commemorating the Battle of Prestonpans
The countdown is on to the commemoration of one of the UK’s most significant Jacobite battles, the Battle of Prestonpans. From a largescale re-enactment to unique exhibitions and workshops, this year sees a programme of activity marking the historic and cultural legacy of the battle. The events, which are supported by EventScotland, part of VisitScotland’s…
Read MoreSee works by the greats and a new generation sculptors
A brand new, specially-commissioned artwork by Andrew Mackenzie has now joined pieces by Antony Gormley, Eduardo Paolozzi, William Turnbull and David Nash in the rapidly expanding outdoor sculpture collection at Marchmont House. Visitors can see and learn about these – and many others – in a series of special guided tours between this weekend and…
Read MoreLife in landscape at the White Fox Gallery
Situated in the heart of the historic Border town, Coldstream, the White Fox Gallery occupies the airy and spacious ground floor of a Georgian townhouse. For eight years, painter Virginie Renard and photographer Stephen Whitehorne have showcased contemporary work by emerging and established artists from the Borders, Northumberland and beyond. Their next group exhibition, This…
Read MoreThe Great Scottish Pottery Throw Down: Ones To Watch
Writer Laura Vida has a keen eye for top artistic trends. Introducing us to four talented potters based in Scotland, here is her list of ‘ones to watch’… Not one of these talented potters was born in Scotland. Yet the geology, landscape and climate of their adoptive country is manifest in their work. CLAIRE HENRY…
Read MoreOn the buses for a look back at Fife transport
Public transport is something that most of us see on a regular basis. David Devoy is a devotee of buses, and his chronicles the independent bus operators that have been deployed in the Fife area in this book that will definitely grab enthusiasts of the transport. Devoy knows his subject, having written several books on…
Read MoreFestival goes online to showcase to the world
For the first time in its 74-year history, the Edinburgh International Festival is offering audiences worldwide the opportunity to experience performances from the comfort of their own homes. There will be 18 full-length performances available to watch for free online. The world’s leading performing arts festival presents its digital programme in partnership with global investment…
Read MoreSam Heughan creates new scholarship at the RCS
A global star and a Royal Conservatoire of Scotland graduate is paving the way for aspiring artists to follow in his footsteps. Sam Heughan, the internationally acclaimed Hollywood actor, author, producer, entrepreneur and philanthropist, is personally funding a new ten-year scholarship programme in his name. Sam has returned to his RCS roots to support the…
Read MoreDevelopment bids wanted for Royal High School
The former Royal High School has been put on the open market by the City of Edinburgh Council. It is giving interested parties the chance to submit development proposals in return for a long lease of the building. The council’s finance and resources committee agreed in January in a private session that the historic and…
Read MoreGlasgow’s People’s Palace set to reopen to the public
The final preparations are being made to reopen the People’s Palace to the public from Wednesday, June 30. Glasgow Life, the charity which delivers culture and sport in the city, has been adapting People’s Palace to enable visitors to safely return to another of the city’s most loved visitor attractions. Following the reopening of Kelvingrove…
Read MoreObituary: Alasdair Houston MBE
It is bad luck to have both your family businesses virtually destroyed by two separate pandemics; but it is a major feat of resilience to come back stronger, while keeping your sense of humour firmly intact throughout. Alasdair Houston, from Gretna Green, lived his life with a determined, honest, and competitive energy that built two…
Read More