Posts Tagged ‘Scotland’
Dates 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…
Read MoreFans are tuning in for Doric TV
MORE than 500 people have joined Doric TV, an online community that was launched in August to promote the culture of the North-East. Presenter Jill McWilliam has interviewed a broad range of stars for her videos, including percussionist Dame Evelyn Glennie, singer Iona Fyfe, and “kilted chef” Craig Wilson. McWilliam, who runs the website with…
Read MoreHaggis maker hosts Burns ‘cyber supper’
STUCK for someone to recite the “Address Tae A Haggis” this Burns Night? Then haggis maker McIntosh of Strathmore has come up with the solution. The company has filmed actor Max Raskin delivering the address. All diners need to do is scan the “augmented reality” (AR) link on its haggis, neeps, and tatties ready meals…
Read MoreMinister appalled by abuse of gamekeepers
SCOTLAND’S new rural affairs minister has condemned “the abuse and unfair harassment” of gamekeepers and their families. In a letter to the British Association for Shooting & Conservation (BASC), Ben Macpherson said he was “appalled to hear of the experiences” reported by Scotland’s gamekeepers. Almost two thirds of keepers have experienced abusive behaviour, according to…
Read MoreBurns & Beyond festival goes online
EDINBURGH’S “Burns & Beyond” festival is returning for a third year, with a series of free online events. The fesitval will begin on 23 January and run until Burns Night. Singer KT Tunstall will perform “Ae Fond Kiss”, while Aidan O’Rourke from musical trio Lau has selected artists to deliver music and poetry during a…
Read MoreSki champs raise money for instructors’ website
A WEBSITE for booking ski instructors is poised for further expansion overseas. Maison Sport was set up in 2016 by three former British skiing champions, including Edinburgh-based chief executive Nick Robinson. Robinson founded the business alongside his brother, Olly, who is the firm’s chief operating officer, and Aaron Tipping, who serves as its chief financial…
Read MoreShooting body calls for restraint during cold snap
THE British Association for Shooting & Conservation (BASC) is calling for voluntary restraint in Scotland during the cold snap. Britain’s largest shooting organisation highlighted the need for voluntary restraint when hunting ducks, geese, wading birds – including woodcock – coot, and moorhen. BASC Scotland director Colin Shedden said: “We are fully aware that the current…
Read MoreSchool joins Doddie Weir exercise challenge
PUPILS at Kelvinside Academy in Glasgow will be clocking up thousands of miles during learn-from-home physical education (PE) classes to support motor neurone disease (MND) research inspired by rugby legend Doddie Weir. The school has included the “The Doddie Gump” challenge – which calls on participants to log exercise miles to raise money for the…
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