Posts Tagged ‘scottish’
The story of the leopards of Aberdeen
The leopard – a heraldic symbol that has been noted in Aberdeen’s history for centuries. Pride of place on the Granite City’s coat of arms, two of these exotic creatures prop up the Bon Accord shield. Of course, many who walk the streets of the north east feel great pride at Aberdeen City and Shire’s…
Read More10 fascinating unsolved Scottish mysteries
Missing persons, unclaimed bodies and fairy coffins – all of these figure in our list of Scotland’s 10 most intriguing unsolved mysteries. Scotland has an air of mystique about it, with mist-covered glens, and its beautiful hills and mountains, but it also has a darker side. We reveal 10 curiosities… 1. The Fairy Coffins, 1836.…
Read MoreMark Burns Night at a real whisky distillery
A Burns night with a difference is coming to a Scottish distillery. The Isle of Raasay Distillery is hosting a Burns Night supper on 26th January at 7pm which will be served in the distillery’s beautiful and atmospheric Gathering Room. Dinner guests will be able to enjoy a three course meal which will commence with a welcome whisky dram…
Read MoreA chance to re-discover Scotland’s natural wonders
Grab a cup of tea, sit down in the summerhouse and enjoy a moment of tranquility whilst reading Amanda Thomson’s delightful A Scots Dictionary of Nature. Split into six categories – land, wood, weather, birds, water and walking – the author has brought together some long-forgotten words that are customarily used to describe Scotland’s rich…
Read MoreScots shaping up given a healthy helping hand
Almost four in five of Scots plan to kick off the new year by going on a diet. That’s according to a survey undertaken as part of a new Specially Selected Pork campaign. New research, commissioned by Quality Meat Scotland (QMS) and carried out by Censuswide, reveals the majority of Scots are set to commit…
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Read MoreScotland’s islands offer a break with a difference
Scotland is proud of its diverse nature, from the busy cities, to the unique locales of the islands. Loch Gorm House is a luxury five-star Gold B&B with spectacular sea views of Jura and across Loch Indaal. Recently refurbished, the guesthouse offers well-appointed accommodation that is close to all of the island’s main attractions. Owner…
Read MoreContemporary luxury in the Scottish capital
Everyone enjoys a break, especially with the chance to indulge in contemporary luxury. Perfectly positioned at the intersection of some of Edinburgh’s most historic streets, the Radisson Collection Hotel, Royal Mile Edinburgh embodies the city’s vibrant, creative and charismatic appeal that it is known and loved for. The hotel boasts striking views of the city,…
Read MoreChoose art prints from a world-class collection
The National Galleries of Scotland collection of over 100,000 artworks ranges from the Renaissance to the present day. You can choose a high-quality art print of one of these masterpieces using the Galleries online custom prints service. Every day, wake up and enjoy your morning coffee with a Titian in your kitchen, or later in the evening…
Read MoreGearing up for Scotland’s 2019 poetry festival
Scotland’s International Poetry Festival has announced an outstanding line-up of talent as it prepares for the event in March. The StAnza festival will open in St Andrews with a special gala performance featuring a selection of headline poets reading and performing, intertwined with music, film and art. This will launch the five-day festival with a…
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