Posts Tagged ‘Scotland’
Something for everyone at National Museums Scotland
National Museums Scotland’s 2020 exhibition programme will feature something for everyone, from dinosaurs to fashion – as well as The Declaration of Arbroath. The newly-announced schedule includes fearsome predators, iconic fashions and archaeological mysteries in highlight exhibitions Tyrannosaurs, Little Black Dress and The Galloway Hoard. The National Museum of Scotland – the most popular attraction…
Read MoreScotland’s Hotel of the Year hosts Game Food weekend
East Haugh House in Perthshire will host its annual Game Food Weekend later this month. Taking place on 29 and 30 November, and 1 December, a plethora of game dishes will feature on the menu including wild mountain hare, pheasant, grouse and venison. Dishes are priced individually with starters from ÂŁ8.95 and mains from ÂŁ18.95.…
Read MoreBilly Connolly discusses his life in documentary
An intimate, deeply personal and funny portrait of Scotland’s legendary comedian Billy Connolly is now available to buy. Billy Connolly: Made in Scotland is a look at the life of the Glaswegian, who has constantly reinvented himself, from musician, to comic, to TV presenter and to actor, and is available from today, 18 November In…
Read MoreSensational Surf & Turf at Macdonald Holyrood Hotel
It’s true that the team at SF get invited to some truly lovely events. A definite perk of the job, there are certain invitations that trigger a mixture of excitement and involuntary drooling. One such invitation was for the launch of Surf & Turf restaurant at Macdonald Holyrood Hotel & Spa last week. I had…
Read MoreAuchincruive estate for sale at offers over ÂŁ1.25million
The country estate of Auchincruive in Ayrshire is now on the market. Galbraith is offering a unique opportunity to buy 118 acres of prime Ayrshire countryside with significant development potential, located within three miles of Ayr. For the last 85 years the estate was used as a campus for the West of Scotland College of…
Read MoreA luxurious Christmas awaits at the Fairmont
The luxurious five-star golf and spa resort Fairmont St Andrews is providing guests with the ultimate festive getaway this Christmas. It is offering an array of exclusive packages and events to celebrate the most wonderful time of year. Perched on the cliff tops overlooking Scotland’s St Andrews Bay, the hotel is set on a 520-acre…
Read MoreBier Halle celebrating its 20th birthday
Glasgow’s iconic Bier Halle celebrates its 20th anniversary today, 14 November. Tucked away downstairs on Gordon St, Bier Halle first opened its doors in 1999 as Glasgow’s first independent beer and pizza bar, with the aim of bringing the highest quality and most unique selection of Czech, German and world biers to the city. 20…
Read MoreLe Roi Fou restaurant’s art series continues
Le Roi Fou has announced the latest show in its exhibition series, of work by Edinburgh artist and designer Joanna Kessel of Edinburgh Mosaic Studio. Le Roi Fou (the mad king) was opened in 2017 by chef proprietor JĂ©rĂ´me Henry and creative director Isolde Nash, bringing together a love of food, the visual arts and…
Read MoreFinishing touches for this year’s giant lanterns
The Royal Zoological Society of Scotland’s award-winning Giant Lanterns will be lighting up Edinburgh Zoo this Friday (15 November). Finishing touches and light tests are now taking place for the wildlife conservation charity’s 47-night extravaganza which is back for a third year with a new theme. Giant Lanterns Lost Worlds takes visitors on a journey…
Read MoreNew ÂŁ350,000 animal care and gamekeeping facilities
Scotland’s Rural College officially opened the doors to new ÂŁ350,000 Animal Care and Gamekeeping facilities at its Elmwood campus today. The facilities have brought new life to the campus by refurbishing underused space and providing more room for students to learn practical skills and develop their careers. The facilities were officially opened by local MSP,…
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