Posts Tagged ‘scottish’
Volunteers wanted to watch our seas for sealife
The National Whale and Dolphin Watch gets underway this weekend. Every year, scientists at the Sea Watch Foundation lead a campaign to get members of the general public contributing to science to protect whales, dolphins and porpoises and they’re calling on you to get involved between 27 July and 4 August. For over 40 years,…
Read MoreChance to discover Culzean Castle’s subterranean secrets
Culzean Castle is renowned for its splendour and history but less well known are the mysterious caves below. Conservation charity the National Trust for Scotland, which owns and cares for the property, is offering a unique opportunity for the public to don hard hats and explore Culzean Castle’s subterranean secrets. With limited spaces, the weekly…
Read MoreYardhead whisky looks to the past – and the future
John Crabbie & Co has released a very special single malt whisky aimed at a different market. Described by managing director David Brown, as the company’s most significant release to date, Crabbie’s Yardhead is aimed squarely at the growing sector of young spirits drinkers who want to do more with whisky than just sip it.…
Read MoreThe Scots who made an impact in Argentina
Caithness to Patagonia tells the unknown story of emigration from Scotland to Patagonia. These two locations are literally a world apart, however in the late 19th and early 20th centuries a group of Scottish men and women from Caithness took on the challenge of developing this wild, open area of land. The story begins with…
Read MoreRuby Wax returns to the Fringe with new show
The much-loved comedian, author and campaigner Ruby Wax is bringing her new hit show How To Be Human to Edinburgh Festival Fringe. Running from 18-24 August, this show is the follow-up to Ruby’s sell out shows Sane New World and Frazzled and incorporates what she discovered whilst writing her latest book, How to Be Human:…
Read MoreEdinburgh’s 16th art festival is now underway
The 16th edition of Edinburgh Art Festival is officially underway, running until 25 August. The major platform for the visual arts as part of Edinburgh’s world-famous summer festival season, Edinburgh Art Festival 2019 features the work of over 300 artists from Scotland and across the world, presenting over 50 exhibitions and more than 140 events…
Read MoreBakery and brewery team up for a vegan combo
An Edinburgh bakery has teamed up with a brewery to released a one off AlcoHOLE Free Brooklyn-style bagel and alcohol free vegan beer. Bross Bagels in Edinburgh and Brooklyn Brewery’s double act are available from today, Thursday, until Sunday at the Leith Bross Bagels shop only. The AlcoHOLE Free gives Bross Bagels lovers a chance…
Read MoreScotland’s National Airshow takes place on Saturday
Last minute preparations are underway at the National Museum of Flight, East Fortune for Scotland’s National Airshow, which takes place at the East Lothian attraction this Saturday. The RAF’s mighty Typhoon multi-role delta-winged jet and Supermarine Spitfire, Hawker Hurricane and Avro Lancaster aircraft from the RAF Battle of Britain Memorial Flight will feature in an…
Read MoreRemembering the Battle of Dunkeld 330 years on
With the 330th anniversary of the Battle of Dunkeld coming up on 17 August, the 1745 Association is hosting a tour of Dunkeld that Saturday afternoon. A range of activities have been planned throughout the day to encourage the community to remember the Orphan Battle of the Jacobite Wars that took place in 1689. The…
Read MoreSearching for declining butterflies on the bog
A wildlife charity is calling on nature enthusiasts in Edinburgh to help search for a once common butterfly, which has suffered a 68% decline across Scotland in the last 10 years. Butterfly Conservation Scotland is extremely concerned about the Small Tortoiseshell and needs people to help look for the butterfly on Sunday 28 July at…
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