Posts Tagged ‘scottish’
On the buses for a fascinating time in transport
We see buses on our streets every day, but there’s a fascinating story about the industry as we know it today. On 26 October 1986 Britain’s bus services were deregulated. This applied to all services operated in England, Scotland and Wales (but not in Northern Ireland or London). In the run-up to deregulation the Scottish…
Read MoreA hugely amusing collection of tales from a Scottish vet
As a child, on long car journeys, my dad would often play talking book versions of the works of James Herriot. From an early age, I was taken by tales of the life of a vet, from the more difficult to the lighter side of life, and, of course, Only Creatures Great And Small was…
Read MoreVisit Angus launch app exploring the area
Visitors to Angus are being encouraged to explore the area with the help of a new app created and launched by Visit Angus, making it easier to plan trips and encouraging longer stays in the region. A joint initiative by Angus Council and the Angus tourism sector, with help from a number of local town…
Read MoreThe Macallan and Bentley forging new partnership
The Macallan single malt Scotch whisky and luxury car manufacturer Bentley Motors have revealed a unique partnership. This pairing will build on their rich heritage to develop distinctive collaborations and further their vision of a more sustainable future. United by a dedication to mastery, craftsmanship, creativity, and innovation, the two world-leading brands will share learnings…
Read MoreA whisky that’s just perfect for World Chocolate Day
Today is World Chocolate Day (Wednesday July 7) and to commemorate the indulgent occasion, Douglas Laing’s Scallywag Speyside Malt Scotch Whisky reveals its annual special bottling: Scallywag Chocolate Limited Edition #4. The fourth release is a marriage of 100% sherry matured single cask single malts only from Speyside. Each cask is said to have been…
Read MoreStep it up for Culloden charity challenge
The team at the National Trust for Scotland’s Culloden Battlefield have set a challenge to the public – and to themselves – to step up to protect the battlefield. To raise money to care for the battlefield, share its stories and significance and continue to fight commercial development threats, the conservation charity is launching a…
Read MoreMuseum of Rural Life marks 20 years since it opened
The National Museum of Rural Life in East Kilbride marked its 20th anniversary at the weekend. Since opening its doors on 4th July 2001, the Museum has welcomed visitors from all over the world to learn more about rural life in Scotland. The National Museum of Rural Life, previously known as the Museum of Scottish…
Read MoreThe Queen’s Balmoral stud manager comes to the fair
The Game and Wildlife Conservation Trust Scottish Game Fair has announced a special guest for this year’s event. Celebrating conservation and the countryside, this year’s fair, with headline sponsor NFU Mutual, takes places from 24-26 September at Scone Palace. The GWCT Scottish Game Fair has announced that Sylvia Ormiston, stud manager at the Balmoral Estate,…
Read MoreDevelopment bids wanted for Royal High School
The former Royal High School has been put on the open market by the City of Edinburgh Council. It is giving interested parties the chance to submit development proposals in return for a long lease of the building. The council’s finance and resources committee agreed in January in a private session that the historic and…
Read MoreNational Museum of Flight launches new future of aviation trail
The National Museum of Flight in East Fortune is exploring the future of aviation with a brand new family summer trail. From reusing old technology to flying without pilots, the new Flying into the Future trail, supported by players of People’s Postcode Lottery, takes visitors around each of the Museum’s hangars to get a glimpse…
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