Posts Tagged ‘Scotland’
A fascinating insight to restoring Scotland’s skies
In the current climate, Restoring The Wild: Sixty Years of Rewilding Our Skies is more important than ever. Roy Dennis has spent his entire career working in Scotland on the conservation of rare birds and the reintroduction of lost species. With chapters titled ‘Endurance’, ‘Optimism’, ‘Global Vision’ and ‘Legacy’, Roy’s passion and love of wildlife…
Read MoreScots jewellery firm to strengthen its UK presence
Family-run Scots jewellers Laings has unveiled its vision for the future, with ambitious new plans to strengthen its presence across the United Kingdom. After celebrating 180 years of trading in 2020, Laings is now looking ahead to build on its legacy as a leading destination for luxury jewellery and watches with extensive expansion plans set…
Read MoreGolden Shears competition coming to Royal Highland Show
The Royal Highland and Agricultural Society of Scotland has announced that Lister Shearing will be official equipment and clothing sponsor of the Golden Shears Sheep Shearing World Championships. This is to take place during the 2023 Royal Highland Show from June 22–25. The announcement was made during live streaming of shearing competitions at the Royal…
Read MoreGlenalmond pupil off to the Royal Windsor Horse Show
A 14-year-old Glenalmond College pupil has been selected as a member of the team which will represent Scotland in the Pony Club Mounted Games at the Royal Windsor Horse Show. Carmen McDermott, who lives near Dunning, will be part of the team competing against Northern Ireland, England, Wales and the Republic of Ireland over four…
Read MoreA look at Scotland’s oldest mountain refuge
As most Scots will know, Corrour Bothy is a staple in the Cairngorms landscape. Known as the oldest and most famous bothy in Scotland, Storer explores the history of this mountain refuge. This is a surprisingly fascinating and humorous book considering it is centered around such a small bolthole. This is mainly due to the…
Read MoreGordon & MacPhail introduces 80-year-old whisky
On February 3 1940 in a quiet corner in the north of Scotland, George Urquhart and his father, John, laid down spirit from Glenlivet Distillery in a bespoke Gordon & MacPhail cask to be enjoyed by future generations. To celebrate John and George Urquhart’s vision, Gordon & MacPhail has collaborated with internationally acclaimed architect and…
Read MoreREVIEW: The Balmoral Hotel, A Champagne Brunch
Rosie Morton and her colleague Kenny Smith don the glad-rags and head to The Balmoral Hotel for a suitably luxurious brunch… NOTHING says celebration as beautifully as a glassful of bubbles. Summer is here? Lockdown is over? Zoom quizzes a thing of the past? We don’t need Patsy Stone to tell us that now is…
Read MoreNew walking tour app helps Glasgow get back on its feet
From the latest graffiti murals to historic female icons that shaped Glasgow, visitors will be able to explore the Dear Green Place with the help of the new Glasgow Walking Tours app. Launched this week, the self-guided walking tours are a fun way to explore our city and stay active. Developed to support the city’s…
Read MoreKirsty Wark to explore literary landscape in new radio series
A new four-part series, Written In Scotland, presented by Kirsty Wark will show how the nation is uniquely defined by its writers. Starting on 24 June, each episode will explore Scotland’s past and present literary landscape. Kirsty will unpick how Scottish authors distinctively and sometimes controversially reflect the perception of their country, and asks if…
Read MoreAn artistic staycation in Glenloy, Fort William
Staff Writer Morag Bootland heads off for a beautiful self-catering break with the family… Situated on a sloping, grassy terrace the lodges at Inverskilavulin really make the most of the stunning views across to Ben Nevis. And Frances’ Sketch Pad is certainly no exception. Floor to ceiling windows and patio doors create a wall of…
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