Posts Tagged ‘Scotland’
Next rural medical drones test flights begin
DRONES could soon be delivering medicines, blood, and test results to rural and island communities throughout Scotland as the next phase of a pilot project takes flight. The “Care & Equity Healthcare Logistics Unmanned Aircraft System Scotland” project – or “Caelus” for short – has secured ÂŁ10.1 million of funding from UK Research & Innovation,…
Read MoreArtificial intelligence gets arty for Scotland
TOURISM marketing body VisitScotland has used an artificial intelligence (AI) program to create pictures of Scotland. Photographs and paintings were fed into the NightCafe AI art generator, which then produced images in-keeping with the originals. The agency is using the images to promote the 13 sites on Scotland’s United Nations Educational, Scientific & Cultural Organisation…
Read MoreYoung Islanders’ Network launched
CHILDREN and young people from Scotland’s islands will be sharing their views through a new Young Islanders’ Network (YIN), which was launched yesterday. The YIN has been set up as part of the Scottish Government’s national islands plan. The network will help to share young people’s views on how the plan is implemented. Ministers teamed…
Read MoreWhisky news round-up: Talisker, Glenlivet, and more
Peter Ranscombe rounds-up the latest whisky news from Scotland’s distilleries. TALISKER ambassador Ross Edgley is attempting to break a swimming world record to promote the distillery’s partnership with conservation charity Parley for the Oceans. The long-distance swimmer aims to break the world record for the longest tideless open water swim. Edgley wants to swim for…
Read MoreMerchiston Castle goes co-ed for ‘forest school’
Merchiston Castle School in Edinburgh has unveiled plans to open a “forest school” in its grounds for both boys and girls. Forest schools, which involve teaching children in the outdoors, have become increasingly popular in recent years. The independent boys’ school will open a outdoor nursery school in September 2024 for children aged between three…
Read MoreEdinburgh youngsters pick 50 favourite places
CHILDREN in Edinburgh have selected their 50 favourite activities for a guide compiled for youngsters visiting Scotland’s capital. More than 100 recommendations were received from young people aged between three and 15. The project was run by Forever Edinburgh, the city council’s marketing body, and women’s network Egg. Egg’s community of mums asked their “mini…
Read MoreHannah Lim solo show comes to Edinburgh
EDINBURGH Printmakers is to host the first solo exhibition in Scotland by Singaporean-British artist Hannah Lim. The London-based artist will make prints for the first time as she continues her exploration of East and South East Asian culture and its appropriation for Western audiences. Lim’s Scottish show opens on 29 September and runs until 20…
Read MoreTweed Valley Trail launches day and night runs
DAY and night runs are being organised on the Tweed Valley Trail. Off-road five-kilometre, 10-kilometre, and 20-kilometre routes will be offered during the day on 1 October, followed by a 10-kilometre “nightfall” run at 6.30pm with head torches. The routes will include a “100-metre arboreal avenue of light and sound effects”. Neil Dalgleish, event director…
Read MoreBrian Cox and Alan Cumming back King’s Theatre rescue bid
ACTORS including Brian Cox, Alan Cumming, and Gabriel Byrne have backed a campaign to save the King’s Theatre in Edinburgh. The theatre is closing for a ÂŁ25 million redevelopment. But the cost of the work has risen by 20-30% due to inflation and so Capital Theatres, which runs the site, is calling for increased funding,…
Read MoreWatch out for the ‘Money Mule Man’ in Edinburgh
IF THE “Money Mule Man” approaches you in Edinburgh tomorrow then just say “No” – and you could win ÂŁ100. Comedian Paul Black has teamed up with Royal Bank of Scotland-owner NatWest to warn people about the dangers of becoming a “money mule”, when a criminal asks you to channel money for them through your…
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