Posts Tagged ‘scottish’
A love affair with wild life and the barn owl
Jim Crumley is one of the country’s premier wildlife writers and this small but perfectly formed book shows why. The writer looks back on his ethereal encounters with the barn owl and its aptly heart-shaped face, which he has always cherished as part of his life-long affiliation with nature. Even living in Dundee as a…
Read MoreGlenDronach releases 17th batch from cask bottling
The GlenDronach Distillery has announced the release of the 17th batch of its acclaimed Cask Bottling programme. Fourteen casks dating from 1990 to 2007 have been personally selected by master blender, Dr Rachel Barrie, specially chosen for their exceptional character, to celebrate and share some of the finest examples of The GlenDronach’s richly-sherried Highland Single…
Read MoreFestival Events at The Scottish Gallery
The Scottish Gallery hosts a plethora of events throughout the year including talks, book launches, painting demonstrations and parties. This August there are a number of events hosted by The Gallery in conjunction with The Edinburgh Art Festival. MODERN MASTERS IX Saturday 3 August, 11 – 11.45am. Guided Tour. Join Gallery Director Tommy Zyw as…
Read More2019 Edinburgh Art Festival exhibitions at the Scottish Gallery
2019 marks the fifteenth year of the Edinburgh Art Festival which represents the visual arts in a month where Edinburgh is the cultural capital of the world and The Scottish Gallery is a proud partner. This festival month the Scottish Gallery have curated four unique exhibitions, showcasing Scottish and international excellence in painting, ceramics and…
Read MoreThe secrets of Leith revealed in new publication
Leith, often overlooked today, has had an exciting and prominent part to play in Scottish history. Secret Leith gives a visual walkthrough of the burgh, describing in intricate detail the history behind the then major port and industrial area, providing the reader with an insight into the civil wars and production past. Gillon uses early…
Read MoreNew farm consultant at Galbraith
The former head of the Scottish Government’s rural payments and inspections directorate for Grampian, has joined Galbraith Aberdeen as a farm consultant. Galbraith is one of the leading land agents in Scotland and has recently expanded into the north of England, and have welcomed Stewart Johnston to their team. The firm handles the sale of…
Read MoreNew bridge over the River Clyde plans are revealed
Three international engineering teams are in the running to build the first opening road bridge over the River Clyde. The crossing connecting Renfrew to Clydebank and Yoker will require hundreds of construction staff and forms the centre-piece of a major infrastructure project to transform the Clyde waterfront. Following an initial selection stage earlier this year,…
Read MoreGrant’s takes top award with dram popular in Poland
Grant’s 12-Year-Old Blended Scotch Whisky has been awarded the Blended Scotch Whisky Trophy at the 2019 International Wine & Spirits Competition. These are the Oscars of the wine and spirits industry that sets the international benchmark for quality. A much-coveted award, the Blended Scotch Whisky Trophy is considered the top prize in what is the…
Read MoreDramatic lochside views from an attractive home
A detached property located with spectacular and dramatic waterscape views across the Holy Loch and to the hills above Dunoon is now foe sale. Presented for sale by Robb Residential, Lindsay Cottage is a pretty detached property which enjoys a prominent position on the south facing shore front of the Holy Loch with views across…
Read MoreScots pianist is all ready to enjoy a Cumnock Tryst
Eminent Scottish pianist Steven Osborne will perform at this year’s Cumnock Tryst festival. This will take place at Trinity Church, Cumnock on the evening of Saturday 5 October. Steven will replace soprano Danielle de Niese, who can no longer join the event due to a change in circumstances. All tickets already bought for the Saturday…
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