Posts Tagged ‘Scotland’
Edinburgh’s book festival flits to new home
THE Edinburgh International Book Festival is moving from its traditional home in Charlotte Square Gardens to the University of Edinburgh’s College of Art. This year’s festival will take place from Saturday 14 August to Monday 30 August at the college. The festival plans to use both indoor and outdoor spaces at the Lauriston Place site.…
Read MoreBurns could bring tourists to Dumfries & Galloway
DUMFRIES & Galloway wants to cash-in on its connections to national bard Robert Burns. Burns-related tourism currently generates £21 million a year for the region – a fraction of the estimated £121m it earns for neighbouring Ayrshire. Now, a study commissioned Dumfries & Galloway Council has laid out a four-year plan to grow Burns tourism,…
Read MoreFootpath funding to increase access
SOME of Scotland’s best-loved paths are being revamped with fresh funding to remove barriers and improve access for all. NatureScot, the Scottish Goverment agency known previously as Scottish Natural Heritage (SNH), is funding almost £111,000 of improvements to the path network. The cash covers many of Scotland’s long-distance walks, such as the West Highland Way.…
Read MoreBonnie Bairn fair heads online
A SCOTTISH pregnancy and family fair is moving online. More than 100 exhibitors are due to take part in Bonnie Bairn on 6 and 7 March. Visitors will be able to choose local products and services during the virtual event. Event founder Deby Rainnie said: “While we appreciate that a virtual event cannot replace the…
Read MoreCould the missing lynx return?
A YEAR-LONG survey has been launched to find out if the public wants lynx to be introduced to the Highlands. Supporters say the big cats would help to control roe deer numbers, while opponents worry about their effect on sheep kept near woodland, the species’ favoured habitat. The consultation has been launched by three charities:…
Read MoreArtists hook up with promoters at Celtic Connections
MORE than 100 international promoters, agents, and record label executives are gathering online for the 21st annual “Showcase Scotland” exposition. The trade show runs alongside the Celtic Connections music festival. Artists usually generate around £3 million in gig bookings and album sales on the back of the industry event. Megan Henderson, who plays fiddle in…
Read MoreFormer RSPB boss lands at seabird centre
THE Scottish Seabird Centre in North Berwick has named Stuart Housden as the next chair of its board of trustees. Housden is a former director of fellow bird charity RSPB Scotland. He succeeds David Windmill, who has served as chair at the seabird centre for the past eight years. Susan Davies, the centre’s chief executive,…
Read MoreDates unveiled for Merchiston virtual open days
MERCHISTON Castle in Edinburgh has revealed the dates for its online open evenings. The independent school will hold virtual tours and webinars on 21 January and 25 February at 6pm. “Our virtual experience is designed to offer you a glimpse inside Merchiston, allowing you the opportunity to immersive yourself in our grounds and buildings,” explained…
Read MoreAround the world with Burns
THE Unversity of Glasgow has created an online map of Burns Night celebration taking place around the world. Academics now want Burns Clubs and Scots around the globe to join in a virtual Burns Night on 25 January by sharing photographs and details of how they are marking the 2021 celebrations using the hashtag #VirtualBurnsNight…
Read MoreGlen Scotia toasts entrepreneurs
GLEN Scotia will be toasting innovative business owners as part of a new deal with the Great British Entrepreneur Awards. The Campbeltown distillery has signed up as the competition’s “entrepreneurial spirit partner”. Under the agreement, the whisky label will sponors the contest’s entrepreneurial spirit award and will also celebrate an entrepreneur each month on social…
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