Posts Tagged ‘Scotland’
Show your love for Glencoe this Valentine’s Day
The National Trust for Scotland is asking people to show their love for Glencoe this February by giving a Hug of Heather. This new campaign will help thatch the roof on a reconstruction of a long-lost 17th century turf cottage. Six hundred hug sizes bundles of heather are required for the roof of the turf…
Read MoreThe long walk to freedom after the Clearances
The Highland Clearances forced many to make desperate journeys in search of a new life. This is the inspiring story of one of them. More than 200 years ago, a group of quite ordinary men, women and children from Sutherland set out on what would prove to be an extraordinary journey in search of a…
Read MoreWalk the walk – the stunning Caledonian Challenge
Don’t just talk about it – take part in the Caledonian Challenge and embark on an unforgettable journey through some of Scotland’s most stunning scenery. Striking scenery, rugged terrain and hardy participants combine in one of Scotland’s longest-running endurance events. Hailed as ‘a journey you’ll never forget’, the Caledonian Challenge sees walkers lace up their…
Read MoreGardener says snowdrops help beat the winter blues
One of Scotland’s leading gardeners has urged Scots to get out and enjoy the first signs of spring at this year’s Snowdrop Festival, which takes place from this weekend until 11 March. Brian Cunningham, head gardener at Scone Palace and BBC Beechgrove Garden presenter, is looking forward to welcoming the public to enjoy the freshly…
Read MoreScottish farmers choir set for huge charity concert
A Scottish farmers’ choir which first got together seven years ago to perform a one-off concert at the Glasgow Hydro is to host a special concert called‘A Song For Maggie’s at the Royal Concert Hall on 23 February to raise money for the cancer care charity. Hosted by Sally Magnusson and led by choir master…
Read MoreScots children choose Bookbug Picture Book winner
The Scottish Book Trust has revealed the winner of the 2020 Bookbug Picture Book Prize is The Station Mouse by Meg McLaren, published by Anderson Press. More than 13,000 children across Scotland cast their votes for the award online. The award is run by Scottish Book Trust, the national charity changing lives through reading and…
Read MoreA six bedroom home with its own public bar
A unique opportunity to acquire a prominent detached Victorian villa situated in a prime beach-front location on Portobello promenade has arisen. Presented by Rettie and Co, the property, which offers outstanding panoramic views of the Edinburgh skyline, East Lothian and the Firth of Forth towards the Peaks of Fife beyond, currently operates as a successful…
Read MoreInternational music comes with a big Finnish
The largest gathering of the international music community in Scotland is set to begin today (Thursday 30 January). Showcase Scotland at Celtic Connections will run until Sunday 2 February and will welcome 200 music industry professionals from 23 nations for five days of world-class music and entertainment. The hundreds of delegates have access to an incredible…
Read MoreDundee designer to fly Scottish flag on Netflix
A Dundee born contemporary womenswear designer Dr Hayley Scanlan is set to hit our screens in the much talked about Next in Fashion TV show. Dr Scanlan, who studied textiles at Duncan of Jordanstone College of Art & Design, features in the show which debuts on Netflix tonight (Wednesday 29 January). Next in Fashion brings…
Read MoreFolk royalty returns for Celtic Connections
Scottish folk royalty Christine Kydd will perform her much-anticipated solo album Shift & Change for the very first time at Celtic Connections 2020. Christine will play Drygate Brewery on Saturday, 1 February. An iconic name in Scottish folk song – as a singer, teacher, choir director, folklorist and animateur – and after taking a 20-year…
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