Posts Tagged ‘Scotland’
Did you know these 10 Scots actors have met Doctor Who?
November 23 marks Doctor Who’s birthday – and over the years, a large number of well-known Scots actors have appeared in the cult BBC show. Three Scots have played the title role – Sylvester McCoy was the Seventh Doctor, David Tennant the Tenth and Peter Capaldi the Twelfth – but they’ve not been the only…
Read MoreA handy guide to Scotland’s monsters and creatures
From unicorns and dragons to the Ghillie Dhu and Morag of Morhobhar, The Book of Beasties: A Scottish Bestiary of Old is a beautifully illustrated gift book certain to inspire innocently belief-filled questions from children. Posing as the long-lost sketchbook of The Great Clan Chief seems inauthentic but despite this the book maintains a certain…
Read MoreCharity Burns Supper set to be biggest in Glasgow
A charity’s 29th annual A Question of Burns event is set to be a sell out once again in 2020. Held at the Glasgow Hilton hotel on Thursday 23 January, guests at Spina Bifida Hydrocephalus Scotland’s event will be invited to celebrate all things Rabbie Burns, taking part in a quiz, enjoying his poetry and…
Read MoreThe joy of six in the Marquess Collection
Tullibardine has unveiled the sixth addition to its award-winning Marquess Collection – The Murray (2007). Distilled in 2007 and bottled this year at 56.6 per cent volume, The Murray (2007) is the highly anticipated addition to the range of exceptional whiskies in the Marquess Collection, crafted with expert care at Tullibardine’s Highland distillery in Blackford,…
Read MoreIndustrial heritage marked in new exhibition
An exhibition showcasing the visual impact, drama and power of Scotland as an industrial nation has gone on display. It is being held at the York Arcade Shopping Centre in Grangemouth and will run until Saturday 11 January. Industry + Aesthetics features survey photography of industrial sites which forms part of the National Record of…
Read MoreWhat is The Ideal Scotsman in the 21st century?
A new documentary is to look at what makes The Ideal Scotsman. In this new documentary, writer and cook Rachel McCormack takes a trip into the psyche of the Scottish male and poses the question ‘what makes the ideal Scotsman these days?’ Along the way, she explores the changing face of Scottish masculinity, as the…
Read MoreNew book marks the Cairngorms National Park
A year of inspirational writing about life and nature in the Cairngorms National Park has been captured in a new book, which is being launched today (Thursday 21 November). Shared Stories – A Year in the Cairngorms is an anthology exploring how people and nature thrive together. The works have been compiled by the Cairngorms…
Read MoreThe Original is packaged up for Christmas
Glenmorangie has unveiled an exclusive single malt gift for the festive season. Glenmorangie’s signature single malt whisky, The Original, gains its smooth, rounded taste during 10 years of skilful ageing in casks which are only ever used twice. For the 2019 festive season, the Highland Distillery honours Glenmorangie Original’s award-winning character in an exclusive gift…
Read MoreScots raising awareness of the world’s toughest cancer
A group of dedicated Scots are getting ready to mark World Pancreatic Cancer Day tomorrow (Thursday). This is a global movement driven by the need to raise awareness of the symptoms and risks of the world’s toughest cancer, and the urgency for earlier diagnosis to improve patient outcomes. In nearly every country, pancreatic cancer is…
Read MoreSchool of Furniture appoints a new principal
One of the UK’s leading furniture design schools, The Chippendale International School of Furniture, has announced the appointment of Tom Fraser as its new principal. Former deputy principal at the Chippendale School, based in Gifford, East Lothian, Tom takes over from his father, Anselm Fraser, who founded the school in 1985. The school has established…
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