Posts Tagged ‘Scotland’
Poems and pictures celebrate Edinburgh
Aspects of Edinburgh is a book of poems which is seamlessly punctuated with delicate drawings by John Knight. Through Conn’s words and Knight’s images, they manage to translate the feeling of Edinburgh onto paper. Having spent two decades living in Glasgow, Conn observes the folk of Edinburgh with fresh eyes and notices things in a…
Read MorePupils learning the human cost of climate change
Pupils at St Leonards School in St Andrews have been helping to humanise the cost of climate change. In recent years, the issue of climate change has become more of an issue, with the combined voice of school pupils and university students especially helping to rocket the issue to the top of the agenda. One…
Read MoreA gripping adventure in 19th century Scotland
The Crown Agent is an intriguing murder mystery set against the dramatic backdrop of eerie harbours, grand stately homes and a Scottish landscape which almost acts as a character in its own right. Dr Mungo Lyon, a surgeon in 1829 Edinburgh, is shunned professionally after the horrifying scandal of Burke & Hare is revealed. The…
Read MoreOn the sixth day of Christmas… The Machrie
On the sixth day of Christmas my true love gave to me… the gift of golf. Whether you’re just looking to explore the stunning island of Islay, home to some of the world’s finest whiskies, birdlife, seafood and dramatic coastal seascapes, or you’re taking on the challenge of the championship links golf course, The Machrie…
Read MoreBehind the scenes with Christmas at Glasgow Central
Christmas at one of Scotland’s busiest train stations is coming to our TV screens. This festive edition of the popular BBC Scotland series was filmed over the course of three weeks in the lead-up to Christmas and captures the fun and frenzy on the platforms. With seasonal celebrations looming at Glasgow’s Central Station, the concourse…
Read MoreGlenalmond College report is top of the class
Glenalmond College has welcomed a glowing report from Education Scotland inspectors following their recent visit to the leading independent school in Perthshire. The focus of the visit by HMI inspectors was on self-evaluation and the school’s actions arising from this. Among the highlights of the education which Glenalmond provides, the inspectors praised the ‘high-performing school’…
Read MoreGlasgow Canal Festival set to make a splash in 2020
Glasgow Canal Festival is set to make a splash next year, having been named as part of the celebrations for Scotland’s Year of Coasts and Waters 2020. Glasgow’s Canal, in the north of the city, will be bursting with activity in a celebration of the unique and iconic waterway and its vibrant surrounding community, for…
Read MoreOn the fifth day of Christmas… Fingal
On the fifth day of Christmas my true love gave to me, the gift of being onboard. Give the gift of Fingal this Christmas – Scotland’s first luxury floating hotel.  Step aboard and discover something completely different. A world-class destination with unique luxury cabins and decks for stargazing and Champagne.  Choose from a delicious five…
Read MoreA taste of Scotland’s islands captured in print
One thing that matches the richness of Scotland’s produce is its spectacular landscapes. When these two things are combined with a gentle peppering of history, it makes for perfectly balanced reading. This book sees food writer and journalist Sue Lawrence travel around some of our country’s many islands, speaking to producers and cooks, gleaning delicious…
Read MoreDrivers unprepared for winter weather breakdowns
Car owners in Scotland are more likely to carry an umbrella than basic safety equipment. That’s the surprise statistic to emerge after an NFU Mutual and RAC survey of more than 1,500 UK-wide car owners on their ability to cope with a winter breakdown. As a result, a rural insurance company is urging Scottish drivers…
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