Posts Tagged ‘scottish’
Highs and the lows of Scottish life from 1976-99
The Broken Journey is the second volume in Kenneth Roy’s collection on life in Scotland after the tragic events of World War II. His first volume The Invisible Spirit: A Life of Post-War Scotland 1945-75 was hugely successful, making this sequel a highly anticipated piece of work. The Broken Journey certainly lives up to expectations and…
Read MoreThe Brexit effect is hitting Scotland’s licensed trade
The Scottish Licensed Trade Association say Brexit is already having a massive impact on its members. The SLTA today releases its Christmas/New Year On-trade Market Review, sponsored by KPMG UK, containing key insights on Scotland’s burgeoning food and drink sector and the Brexit impact. Some key points from this were: 17% of hospitality outlets in…
Read MoreGlasgow goes deeply Dippy for dinosaur guest
Dippy, the Natural History Museum in London’s famous diplodocus, is ready to meet Scottish visitors at Kelvingrove Art Gallery and Museum in Glasgow. The eagerly awaited Dippy on Tour: A Natural History Adventure opened this week and will run until 6 May 2019. Admission is free and you do not require a ticket to visit,…
Read MoreA spacious country house dating from 1795
A beautifully presented seven bedroom home is for sale in the Scottish Borders. Knight Frank present Springhill, a Georgian detached house with a two bedroom cottage, stable courtyard, outbuildings and two paddocks. The house has three reception rooms, kitchen, reading/music room, seven bedrooms and five bath/shower rooms. Springhill was originally built in 1795 with an Edwardian…
Read MoreScots roads some of the best to drive in the UK
Three Scottish roads have been named in the best 10 to drive in the UK. Top slot went to a winding country road in a picturesque corner of Somerset has been named the best to drive on in the UK, as data scientists pinpointed the B3135 from Cheddar to Ashwick, which meanders through the rolling…
Read MoreGet up close to marine life on this Sealife Safari
Scotland’s coastal waters are teeming with a huge variety of marine life. Glenapp Castle, the beautiful baronial hotel tucked away on the breath-taking Ayrshire coast, is offering a chance to see sea creatures in their own environment, in 2019. The castle’s extraordinary location makes it the ultimate spot for a magical sealife safari. The clear…
Read MoreScottish items set to go under the hammer in London
A number of items of Scottish provenance are coming up for sale at the Chiswick Auctions Arms & Armour sale next week. Taking place on Monday, January 28, this will feature group of items dating from World War I, related to Captain Sir Edward Austin Stewart-Richardson of The Black Watch. Born in 24 July 1872…
Read MoreSix Scottish finalists for Britain in Bloom
Six Scottish communities are donning their gardening gloves as they prepare to battle it out in the Royal Horticultural Society’s (RHS) 2019 Britain in Bloom competition. Now in its 55th year, the fiercely fought contest will see 71 UK finalists put their horticultural skills, community spirit and green credentials to the test. Representing Scotland will…
Read MoreIt’s your chance to own a 16th century Scottish castle
A spectacular historic castle set in sweeping grounds bordered by the River Almond is now for sale. Presented to the market by Savills, Illieston Castle in Broxburn, West Lothian, is thought to date back to the late 15th or early 16th century It is approached down a tree lined avenue, with a pair of intricate baroque…
Read MoreFrom protecting our history to the fashion world
Historic Environment Scotland is Scotland’s leading public body charged, to care, protect and promote the country’s proud past. But now it’s entered into a partnership with a difference, which will see it enter the fashion world. HES has collaborated with fashion designer Jeff Garner of label Prophetik on the 2019, Mary Queen of Scots inspired…
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