Posts Tagged ‘scottish’
Scots actor’s artistic work is set to go on show
Two professional artists who have been good friends for more than 50 years are finally holding their first exhibition together. John Atkinson, who has lived in Diss in South Norfolk, for 20 years and his Scots friend Charles Jamieson, will exhibit around 40 of their latest paintings at The Corn Hall, Diss from April 2…
Read MoreA quick and easy one pot wonder pasta dish
One pot wonders are dishes that we all love – not just to save on the washing up! Courtesy of Yondu, we have a delicious one-pot Spring Veg Pasta recipe to try – and it’s effortless delicious. This recipe also works great with spaghetti or penne. You can also add spinach, spring onions or green…
Read MoreAn emotional and hopeful portrait of depression
In April 2021, with Glasgow’s Tron Theatre unable to programme live theatre, it embarked upon a short, development season where they offered up time and space to creatives to workshop potential future projects. As Kolbrún Björt Sigfúsdóttir had been engaged in 2020 as Mayfesto resident director but was unable to deliver this project due to…
Read MoreFermented Chilli and Celeriac is an easy recipe
We all enjoy something a little different, and today we present something that will be a perfect accompaniment to most meals. Our current batch of recipes have been created by Olia Hercules for Maldon Salt, as part of the Feel Good Food series running on the Maldon Salt socials. Today, we present our final recipe…
Read MoreSinger in A Happy Place with new EP after cancer battle
Exactly one year on from her breast cancer diagnosis, highly-lauded traditional performer Rachel Walker is set to release a heartfelt new EP. She has collaborated with singer and multi-instrumentalist Aaron Jones in aid of the cancer support charity Maggie’s. Due for release on Friday, 25 February, A Happy Place is a collection of uplifting songs…
Read MoreNew gamekeeper training courses to take place
New accredited training programmes for gamekeepers across the country are being held in Scotland this spring. In 2021 and in response to the increased importance of best practice and the British Game Assurance (BGA) Scheme, St David’s Game Bird Services devised a new, accredited, Gamekeeper Training Programme to help Gamekeepers, across the country, to maintain…
Read MoreArtist Frances in the running for £15,000 prize
A Scots artist is in the running for a prestigious prize – and needs your votes. Frances Priest, who is based in Edinburgh, is a finalist for the John Smedley Craft Prize. In 1784, John Smedley made a conscious decision to produce garments using only the finest noble yarns and the most honed of craft…
Read MoreStill Gin launches in time for Mother’s Day
After the hugely successful launch of Jack & Victor whisky last year, Scottish comedy icons Ford Kiernan and Greg Hemphill are expanding their offering with a brand-new tipple. Launching this week, Still Gin, was born from an abundance of fan requests for something ‘filtered through the heather’. Launching in time for Mother’s Day, there will…
Read MoreHead chef to take on Gleneagles Townhouse post
Ahead of its official launch in spring, Gleneagles Townhouse has announced the appointment of head chef, Jonny Wright. He will lead the culinary offering across the 33-room hotel, members’ club and all-day restaurant, The Spence, on St Andrew Square, Edinburgh. Jonny, 34, returns to Scotland with over 16 years’ experience including stints as head chef…
Read MoreArtist Frank’s gunpowder work to show in London
Award-winning Scottish artist Frank To will be scoring a double whammy in his upcoming shows in London. His work has caused an explosion of success as his gunpowder art pieces have been accepted to the prestigious Royal Society of British Artists’ annual exhibition at the Mall Galleries in central London in recognition for his highly…
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