Posts Tagged ‘Scotland’
Kirsty 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…
Read MoreFree one-hour taster concerts coming to Paxton House
Music at Paxton, the summer festival of international chamber music at Paxton House, near Berwick Upon Tweed, is back for 2021. Audiences can enjoy two free taster concerts at Music at Paxton… Plus. Twogether Duo sees violinist Huixin Hu violin and accordionist Alena Bulkatetskaya kick off the first taster concert on Sunday 20 June at…
Read MoreNew bid to get families into Scotland’s castles
Mackie’s of Scotland and the National Trust for Scotland have announced a partnership to get families exploring Aberdeenshire this summer. Fun-seeking families are invited to come and celebrate the first weekend of the summer holidays (26-27 June) by exploring trails around National Trust for Scotland properties in Aberdeenshire. Visitors can reconnect with the places they…
Read MoreA fascinating read – whether you like a dram or not
Don’t worry – The Language of Whisky is not a book which takes an oaky sip of Scotland’s finest and turns it into a seven-verse poem. No, this is about the extraordinary journey of whisky: from the Scottish Highlands to New York and Tasmania. This surprising book also takes us to the origins of our…
Read MoreA rose garden tribute to Scotland’s great poets
In a corner of a park in Glasgow, there lies an unassuming tribute to some of Scotland’s greatest poets. The Scottish Poetry Rose Garden was opened in 2003 to mark Glasgow’s hosting of the World Rose Convention that year, and celebrates poetry in Scots, English, and Gaelic. This quiet corner of the park is popular…
Read MoreOur Isles and Oceans looks for new young sailors
A new campaign, Our Isles and Oceans, has launched in Scotland which will create funded programmes for young people affected by the pandemic and lockdown. The Our Isles and Oceans mission statement is ‘Youth Opportunity and Professional Development for Sustainable Livelihoods’ and intends on, through the vehicle of sport and business, highlighting the importance of…
Read MoreEquipment arrives as new whisky distillery proceceds
The building of The Cairn Distillery has taken a leap forward with the arrival of the distilling equipment. The mash tun, washbacks and stills, all manufactured by Forsyths, were transported from their facilities in Elgin, Rothes and Buckie, before being craned into position at the site in Craggan. The two Moray based family-owned firms have…
Read MoreFive-star AA rating award for the Glencoe Inn
A Scottish hotel company is leading the charge out of lockdown, after one of its seven properties was officially granted a five-star AA rating. Following an investment of over £500,000 and a total refurbishment, which was unveiled just over a month ago, the Glencoe Inn has become Glencoe’s only officially five-star AA-rated business. The boutique…
Read MoreBack to the Coalface as new visitor attraction opens
Crawick Multiverse is looking ahead to a new era following the official opening of The Coalface – its specially designed eco-friendly visitor facilities. The event (which was low-key due to COVID restrictions) involved Gillian Khosla, chair of the Crawick Multiverse Trust (CMT), trust Patron the Duke of Buccleuch, and the chair and chief executive of…
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