Posts Tagged ‘Scotland’
Burke and Hare – the notorious murderers
Burke and Hare were Scotland’s most notorious murderers, but their crimes fed the demand for corpses at Edinburgh’s medical schools. At just after eight o’clock in the morning, the door of the small holding cell was thrown open and William Burke, one of Scotland’s most notorious murderers, was led out into the Lawnmarket on Edinburgh’s…
Read MoreTen fantastic places to visit in… Dunblane
Dunblane isn’t just the home town of Scotland’s double Wimbledon champion Andy Murray – there’s far more to it than that. If you’re visiting the Stirlingshire town, here’s a few things we recommend you see. Dunblane Museum The museum houses a collection of artifacts, paintings, prints and photographs relating to Dunblane and the cathedral –…
Read MoreClassical guitar duo to perform two gigs in Scotland
An Australian classical guitar duo are to play two gigs in Scotland, as they tour the UK with Canadian star k.d lang. Slava migrated with his parents from Kazakhstan to Australia, and his brother Leonard was born in Melbourne. Both his parents were orchestral string players in the Soviet Union – dad played violin and…
Read MoreAcceptable in the 80s – new exhibitions launch
A multimedia celebration of Scotland in the 80s is coming to Glasgow and Edinburgh. Back to the future: 1979–1989 – the National Library of Scotland’s multimedia 1980s retrospective – is gearing up for a summer of nostalgia in Scotland’s two largest cities. The National Library at Kelvin Hall, Glasgow will host an ‘80s takeover’ next…
Read MoreDiscussions on scale and concentration of land ownership
Scottish Land Commission CEO, Hamish Trench, looks at the discussions and engagement following publication of the Commission’s report on scale and concentration of land ownership. In March this year the Land Commission published a major report on scale and concentration of land ownership in rural Scotland. Addressing one of the core drivers for land reform,…
Read MoreX marks the spot as textile weaving edges closer
An innovative textiles enterprise is about to take shape at its new home in Ross-shire. Textile design, manufacturing and product creator business Prickly Thistle has built an international clientele since 2015 and is now set to start work on the conversation of a Black Isle farm steading to create The Black House Mill, what will…
Read MoreTen fantastic places to visit in… The Black Isle
Despite its name, the Black Isle is not an island, but is surrounded on three sides by the sea. There is the Cromarty Frth to the north, the Beauly Firth to the south, and the Moray Firth to the east. It’s a part of the country adored by Rebus creator and writer Ian Rankin. Here’s our…
Read MoreCity prepares for Inverness Highland Games and gala
This weekend will see the Inverness Highland Games & Gala festivities take place at Bught Park. Building work is now well underway on the giant arena, will be the hub of this weekend’s event Traditionally staged on one of the busiest weekends of the year in the Highland Capital; this year’s programme sees the addition…
Read MoreLochside property offers some incredible views
A handsome detached home on the edge of a loch is now for sale. Presented to the market by Robb Residential, Allanmyo provides light and bright easily managed accommodation over two levels; the house is very nicely finished inside and externally is of exposed stone construction and all under a dark grey Welsh slate roof.…
Read MoreLeading professor looks at Scottish serial killers
World renowned Scots criminologist Professor David Wilson is to delve into the country’s Crime Files, exploring the cases which fascinate with a range of respected contributors. Each episode of the new BBC Scotland TV series conducts an in-depth investigation into both historic and contemporary crime cases as Professor Wilson interviews professionals who combat crime –…
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