Posts Tagged ‘Scotland’
Just a few weeks left to see Ray Harryhausen: Titan of Cinema
Time’s running out to see Ray Harryhausen: Titan of Cinema at the National Galleries of Scotland. Ray Harryhausen: Titan of Cinema was originally due to close in September 2021, but the show has been extended to February 20 this year to allow as many people as possible to experience this thrilling and immersive exhibition. Film…
Read MoreA helping hand for small Scottish businesses
New research shows that whilst 81 per cent of businesses in Scotland are optimistic about the future of their business, 32 per cent feel worried and/or anxious taking on debt for the first time. Barclays has launched a package of support aimed at boosting small businesses, with the bank set to host masterclasses which will…
Read MoreScots playwright Rona Munro adapts her TV script
One of Scotland’s most acclaimed playwrights has been brought to book. The multiple award-winning Rona Munro has written numerous productions for stage, including Dirt Under The Carpet, Bold Girls, and Frankenstein. Some of her most famous stage work is the history cycle The James Plays, James I, James II, and James III, which were first…
Read MoreNTS mounts another clean-up after storms
The National Trust for Scotland is once again cleaning up after storms caused damage to trees and structures. Right across the country, from the impressive, designed landscapes of the estates of the North East including Fyvie Castle, Castle Fraser and Crathes Castle, to the shelterbelt at Inverewe Garden in Wester Ross, the woodlands at Killiecrankie…
Read MoreNew home sought for Scottish accordion collection
A Scots accordion collector is looking to find a new home for her vast collection. Caroline Hunt, originally from Selkirk and now living in the Highlands, is the founder of the Antique Accordion Museum, but the closure of its previous home means she now needs to find a new home for the musical instruments. Her…
Read MoreLandowner has no wish to ‘snatch freedom’ from walkers
A Scottish landowner has said he is ‘mystified’ about what he believes is a politically motivated campaign of misinformation concerning his attitude to ramblers. Donald Houston has managed a 27,000-acre estate for 25 years in the West Highlands, on behalf of his own company and others, including a registered local charity. Although it is predominantly…
Read MoreMagical album pays tribute to those tried as witches
Two of Scotland’s foremost traditional musicians and composers have joined forces for their first full album collaboration. Heal and Harrow is a captivating and dynamic original work that pays tribute to the many Scottish women persecuted as witches in the 16th and 17th centuries. It’s an emotive, beautifully crafted and spellbinding release from 2017 BBC…
Read MoreRosebank reveals its new distillery manager
Rosebank Lowland Single Malt Whisky has announced the arrival of a new distillery manager ahead of the site opening later this year. Malcolm Rennie joins with 35 years of distilling expertise, spanning the length and breadth of Scotland – from Ayrshire to Islay. Most recently, Rennie has helped bring a whisky brand to life, opening…
Read MoreNc’nean hits industry target 19 years early
Whisky brand Nc’nean has announced its certification as a B Corporation (or B Corp), a verification of its social and environmental performance. This doubles the number of Scotch whisky distilleries in the UK holding the certification and joining a growing group of companies reinventing business by pursuing purpose as well as profit. Nc’nean has been…
Read MoreAt home in a Fife caravan park
Delve into life on one of Scotland’s biggest caravan parks in Petticur Bay. On Fife’s coast, three generations of the Wallace family built and now run one of Scotland’s biggest caravan parks, mucking in whatever the job. The staff who help them are like extended family – from the bars and restaurant manager to the…
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