Posts Tagged ‘scottish’
The story of a family’s move to Scotland from Sri Lanka
The Land of Lost Content is a personal account of Sureshini Sanders’ life. It details her triumphs and struggles as her family came to Scotland to start a new life, escaping the civil war in Sri Lanka. This true story explores love of country and people as, amid heart-rending stories, Sanders talks about the cultural…
Read MoreEthics and beauty at Scotland’s festival of silver and gold
Elements, Scotland’s festival showcase for the finest gold, silver and jewellery will include collections that combine beauty and exquisite craftsmanship with ethical and environmental issues. The event, which is organised by The Incorporation of Goldsmiths of Edinburgh in partnership with fine art auctioneers Lyon & Turnbull and runs from 8 to 10 November, will feature…
Read MoreEnjoy Christmas with the queen of romantic comedies
The festive season is on the way, and that can only mean one thing – there’s a Jenny Colgan book on the way. Scotland’s queen of the romantic comedy, originally from Prestwick in Ayrshire, is back with An Island Christmas, which is published on 31 October in paperback. The beautiful island of Mure takes centre…
Read MoreMarking 160 years of an important landmark
The 160th anniversary of the Katrine Aqueduct, one of Scotland’s most important pieces of infrastructure, was marked this week with a special re-enactment of its official inauguration by Queen Victoria. Actors donned Victorian attire and a modern-day lookalike ‘Queen Victoria’ followed in the footsteps of the monarch and repeated her words close to the very…
Read More‘Father of Single Malt’ honoured with Centenary Release
Whisky creator Gordon & MacPhail has released a single malt to honour George Urquhart, member of the second generation of the company’s owning family, in what would have been his centenary year. Laid down in 1956, the year ‘Mr George’ as he was known by colleagues, became senior partner, the 62-year-old single malt features spirit…
Read MoreSwallow’s Rest is a lovely home in the countryside
An outstanding country property with excellent accessability is now on the property market. Converted in 2002, Swallows’ Rest is a most substantial and unique family home, quietly positioned in a delightful semi-rural setting, a short distance to the north of Inverkeithing. Presented by Galbraith, Swallows’ Rest is an attractive and most substantial family home offering…
Read MoreHave a fish supper – and back the RNLI’s good work
Scotland’s biggest fish and chip restaurant will be raising money for the RNLI’s Fish Supper campaign, with activities kicking off with a meal for volunteer crew from the Kinghorn and Queensferry stations or the rest of October. The 11,000 sq.ft Bertie’s Restaurant and Bar in Edinburgh, in the former St John’s Church, has quickly established…
Read MoreSilents is golden at this weekend’s cinema HippFest
Scotland’s oldest cinema is turning back te clock this weekend, to hold its third Taste of Silents season. The Hippodrome in Bo’ness – where HippFest (The Hippodrome Silent Film Festival) takes place each year. A Taste of Silents aims to introduce new audiences to the rich and immersive world of silent film with live music,…
Read MoreWatch two Scots castles resurrected before your eyes
Two ruined Scottish castles have been brought back to life, thanks to some ingenious computer experts. Our country is rightly known for its great stately houses, castles and churches – and its ruins are also worthy of celebration. There is something wonderful about visiting castles. As you walk through the ruins, your imagination begins to…
Read MoreThe Great Borders River Clean needs helpers
A bid to clean up rivers in the Scottish Borders is taking place later this month. Tom Rawson, a teacher at St Mary’s School in Melrose, is calling on people from across the Borders to join a mass effort to help clean plastic pollution from the region’s waterways. On Sunday 27 October, towns and villages…
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