Posts Tagged ‘scottish’
Scots F1 driver Susie Wolff immortalised in glass
Scotland’s F1 driver Susie Wolff has been honoured with a stunning new portrait at the National Galleries of Scotland. Susie, originally from Oban, has been captured in a striking new portrait, which goes on display at the Scottish National Portrait Gallery this week. Wolff, who retired from F1 driving in 2015 and is currently Team…
Read MorePrepare for a scare at Blair Drummond Safari Park
A Scottish tourist favourite is ramping up the terror in the coming weeks. Blair Drummond Safari Park in Stirlingshire is dialling up the fright-factor this year with a brand-new Halloween event, between 13-28 October, which offers a full day of frights and fun for the whole family, HalloWild. A number of Alice in Wonderland-inspired Fright…
Read MoreScots chocolatier reveals new 12 bar collection
A Scottish craft chocolatier has launched an inspirational new collection. COCO is a chocolate brand and manufacturer founded in 2004, based in Edinburgh. Their small team of chocolatiers have free rein to create unique flavour combinations that deliver extraordinary experiences. COCO’s new collection of 12 chocolate bars features unique flavour combinations, single origin ethical chocolate…
Read MoreDive in to discover a world of inspired art
The Scottish Ornithologists’ Club is welcoming back printmaker Lisa Hooper for a solo exhibition inspired by travels to the far north of Scotland. Lisa takes her inspiration from the landscape and natural history of Scotland, especially its northern reaches. Extensive travels to the Inner Hebrides, Sutherland, Caithness, Orkney and most recently Shetland have provided the…
Read MoreTourism is at the heart of Scotland, says First Minister
The First Minister has described Scotland’s tourism industry as ‘one of the most important, vibrant and successful sectors of the Scottish economy.’ Nicola Sturgeon MSP addressed Scotland’s tourism industry this morning at the Scottish Tourism Alliance (STA) Autumn Conference at the EICC in Edinburgh. She said: ‘The on-going success of our tourism sector reflects the…
Read MoreMackie’s had it licked this summer – home and abroad
A Scottish ice cream firm has broken a sales record which has stood for 30 years after the long, hot summer. Luxury ice cream was the nation’s choice of sweet treat over the summer months with Mackie’s of Scotland breakings its record for sales and production. They have reported a total of 3,647,534 litres of…
Read MorePast and present collide in this Scottish cottage
A beautiful country property blending a traditional cottage with modern extension is currently for sale. Presented to the market by Galbraith, Remilton is a substantial rural home of the highest calibre, which has been finished to an exceptionally high standard and offers beautifully proportioned accommodation over two levels extending to about 351 sqm (3,779 sqft).…
Read MoreForget the Wicker Man – see the Wicker Horse
An illuminated 18-foot wicker horse, a lantern parade, artworks, classical music and beautiful designs beamed onto historic buildings – all will feature in the Kirkcudbright Festival of Light. The south-west Scottish town – known as Scotland’s artists’ town – is making the final preparations for a 10-day celebration of the remarkable quality of its light,…
Read MoreHouse about that for a spook-tacular prize?
Scottish family housebuilder Mactaggart & Mickel Homes are offering a fang-tastic prize for house hunters this month. They have a ÂŁ100 John Lewis voucher up for grabs for the best Halloween costume. Everyone who visits a Mactaggart & Mickel development during October – dressed in a suitably spooky Halloween costume – will have their photograph…
Read MoreQuinta do Noval: Blending tradition with technology
Peter Ranscombe dons his saltire boxer shorts to join in the crushing of the grapes in the Douro valley and along the way discovers how classic ports also need a modern edge. AS THE sun began to set across the Douro river valley, the sound of an accordion started to waft through the evening air.…
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