Posts Tagged ‘Scotland’
Scottish Golf projects its digital future in a new era
The governing body for golf in Scotland has today launched its new brand as the organisation gets set to embrace the digital world. Unveiled at Scotland’s Three Sisters in the beautiful Glencoe Mountain Range, the organisation’s new-look logo was digitally projected on to the side of the iconic mountains. The logo, which maintains the recognisable…
Read MoreCreate your dream wedding weekend at Wedderlie House
One of the most difficult things about planning a wedding in a small (but perfectly formed) country like Scotland can be creating something that stands out from all the rest. You may have attended dozens of weddings, the details of which can begin to merge into one. However there’s a new entry to the wedding…
Read MoreScot’s persistence led to talking book recording
A Scot’s persistence has resulted in RNIB Scotland recording an audio version of a favourite book. Aberdour resident Matthew Nicholson (25), a wheelchair user, has cerebral palsy and he has sight problems. Whilst he can watch the Doctor’s adventures on television, he relies on the talking books produced by the charity RNIB to enjoy them…
Read MoreScots want to preserve the NHS and charities
A new survey has revealed the top 50 things which Scots hope to preserve for the next generation. Remember A Charity aims to encourage Scots to hand down something wonderful for future generations by leaving a gift to charity in their will. A study conducted by Remember A Charity explores the top 50 things Scots…
Read MoreA delicious recipe from whisky and dining pairing
An award-winning whisky is showcasing the diversity of craft whisky through food pairings with independent restaurant Fhior. The Tulli at The Table partnership showcased the diversity of the single malt whisky and explored non-traditional flavour pairings between the spirit and Edinburgh based restaurant. The partnership between Fhior and Tullibardine started with the development of a…
Read MoreScottish ‘Wild Water’ taking London whisky drinkers by storm
A new whisky mixer is proving to be a hit at some of the most plush venues in London. Larkfire, a new whisky mixer from Scotland, has been listed at all venues in The Boisdale Group – Mayfair, Belgravia, Canary Wharf and Bishopsgate. An event is being held at Boisdale Belgravia on 11 February to…
Read MoreCountrymen UK Clubs to help isolation of rural men
Two farms in Scotland are among the first to become part of Countrymen UK, a registered charity with an exciting new nationwide initiative. The aim of the charity is to help men become more resilient to the life changes they are experiencing as a result of rural isolation and ageing. Buchan Community Farm in Maud…
Read MoreBig Burns Supper is a huge international draw
Big Burns Supper 2020 is celebrating another wildly successful Burns bash after the ninth edition of the Festival close in Dumfries. Audience numbers were up 16% as a string of smash-hit concerts and live events brought fans from around the world to the event. Festival producers are delighted with the ongoing support from audiences, local…
Read MoreCelebrating the era of silent film at the 10th Hippfest
Doctor Who and Withnail and I star Paul McGann is coming to Scotland for the acclaimed Hippfest silent film festival. McGann, who also starred in The Monocled Mutineer, is to perform a live narration at L’Homme du Large, showing as part of this year’s Hippodrome Silent Film Festival in Bo’ness. The tenth festival, running from…
Read MoreGlenalmond pupils back Rob’s epic charity cycle
Pupils and staff at Glenalmond College in Perthshire gave former pupil Rob Wainwright a memorable send-off when he visited the school yesterday, ahead of his gruelling charity cycle. Not only are the pupils sending their best wishes and moral support to Rob, a former captain of Scotland’s rugby team and British and Irish Lions player,…
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