Posts Tagged ‘scottish’
British Wool to host fashion shows at Royal Highland Show
British Wool is hosting a series of fashion shows at the Royal Highland Show this year – all featuring models with an agricultural background. Flock to Fashion will debut the latest collections from brands such as Harris Tweed Hebrides, Lochcarran of Scotland and Eribé Knitwear. British Wool will also have a retail stand in the…
Read MoreMillions of birch seeds scattered on hillside above notorious landslip road A83
Around 20 million birch seeds have been scattered on the hillside above the A83 thanks to drone technology. The drone seeding is the latest phase in efforts by Forestry and Land Scotland to reduce the likelihood of landslips on the notorious stretch of road. It took just hours for the drones to plant the seeds…
Read MoreDeclaration of Arbroath to go on display for first time in 18 years
The Declaration of Arbroath will be displayed at the National Museum of Scotland in June for the first time in 18 years. The display has been organised in partnership between National Museums Scotland and National Records of Scotland, who are custodians of the document. The iconic and fragile 700-year-old document has not been on public…
Read MoreNew wheelchair accessible powerboat launched at Castle Semple Loch
A purpose-built wheelchair accessible powerboat has been launched on Castle Semple Loch in Renfrewshire. The new boat – a Coulam Wheelyboat V17 – will enable disabled children and adults to enjoy the waters. Castle Semple Centre already has one Wheelyboat – a Coulam Wheelyboat V20 – which was launched in 2015 and the first in…
Read MoreWemyss Bay is top of the stops
Wemyss Bay is top of the stops after being crowned the UK’s best-loved station. The station emerged victorious in the Rail Delivery Group’s World Cup of Stations 2023. Station staff, volunteers, train operators and customers embraced the competition, with more than 70,000 votes cast throughout the week. During the 16 head-to-head battles, the 48 stations…
Read MoreSuccession star Brian Cox voices video flythrough of King’s Theatre revamp
Succession star Brian Cox has narrated a flythrough digital animation of the planned redevelopment at Edinburgh’s King’s Theatre. The venue was saved from closure earlier this year after the city council and Scottish government gave extra funding for its redevelopment. Capital Theatres, the charity that runs the theatre in Tollcross, was £8.9m short after they…
Read More100 pick-up trucks delivered to Ukraine front line by UK farmers
Scottish charity Pick-ups for Peace has just delivered its 100th truck to help Ukraine in its war efforts against Russia. Felix Petit speaks to co-founder Keith Dawson to find out more about the organisation. As I sit down with Dr Keith Dawson, co-founder of Pick-ups for Peace, he has just returned from Ukraine where…
Read MoreGood vibrations will leave guests buzzing at UK’s first bee therapy retreat
The UK’s first ever ‘bee therapy’ centre is opening in Scotland this summer. Sustainable bee-based therapy, known as apitherapy, is a fast-growing trend in Eastern Europe. And now the first retreat in the UK is set to open on the grounds of Monachyle Mhor Hotel in Crieff, Perthshire. It is thought the scent of honey…
Read MoreLoch Ness Centre sets opening date on 90th anniversary of monster sighting
The wait is finally over for monster spotters, as the newly imagined Loch Ness Centre is nearing completion following a £1.5million refurb. Tourists will be able to enjoy the attraction in Drumnadrochit near Inverness when it officially opens its doors on 10 June. The major refurbishment, by Continuum Attractions, will enhance visitor experience, allowing people…
Read MoreWorld-class community outdoor cycling circuit to open in Linlithgow
A £1.25m world-class community outdoor cycling circuit is set to open in Linlithgow. The West Lothian Cycle Circuit, which has been supported by the likes of Sir Chris Hoy, Katie Archibald and Ben Rowlings is a 10 year vision from the local community. Minister for Social Care, Mental Wellbeing and Sport Maree Todd on will…
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