Posts Tagged ‘scottish’
Tony takes on new post as head of business
A new head of business has been appointed by rural business organisation Scottish Land & Estates. Tony Stevenson has joined the organisation following an association with SLE stretching back to 2010. Previously working on a consultancy basis to oversee logistics and infrastructure for the SLE’s events calendar, since 2014 Tony has been drawing on his…
Read MoreNew structures added to award-winning art trail
There’s a new tourist attraction in central Scotland, after four new pieces of art joined an existing trail. Loch Earn Tourism Information adopted four sculptures by Canadian artist Alex Tedlie-Stursberg. The works have joined the award-winning BLiSS art trail, collaborating with Glasgow’s new Sculpture Placement Group (SPG). Vessels 1, 3 and 4 are now on…
Read MoreOutlander castle drew in a large crowd for event
A Scottish castle which has featured in hit TV Outlander was back in focus last weekend. Blackness Castle, near Linlithgow, had its status as a film location with Historic Environment Scotland confirmed as it played host to their first On Location event. Shaped like a ship, it stood in for a castle in Fort William…
Read MoreFair is foul and foul is fair in the Great Witch Hunt
In our open society of the 21st century, where people are allowed to practice their believes, it’s easy to forget about the Great Witch Hunt in Scotland. It’s 421 years since they took place, during which time hundreds of men and women were tried and tortured in a campaign led by fear and paranoia. From…
Read MoreTom Kitchin creates an exclusive afternoon tea
Edinburgh-based Michelin Star chef Tom Kitchin will offer the latest addition to Gleneagles’ exclusive afternoon series. It will be a welcome return for Tom, who started his career as a trainee chef at the iconic Perthshire hotel, at the event from from 1-7 October. Inspired by the hearty and popular cuisine of Kitchin’s Scran and…
Read MoreStéphanie can no longer mask her artistic skills
Having begun her artistic career designing costumes, masks and puppets, Aberdeenshire-based Brazilian artist StĂ©phanie Vandem later turned her attention to painting and drawing. She discovered a love for the chiaroscuro of Caravaggio and the large compositions and drama of the Renaissance painters while studying in Florence. The struggle of humanity, portrayed in the twisted figures…
Read MoreSuccess looms for tweed designer Araminta Campbell
Young Scottish weaver and tweed designer Araminta Campbell is upholding Scottish textile traditions while creating stylish and modern designs. Finding a suitable muse for her bespoke designs wasn’t difficult for award-winning Araminta. Growing up on an estate near Aberdeen, the young Araminta was surrounded by the fabric and the glorious countryside of Royal Deeside. Graduating…
Read MoreTouch of class in a detached Georgian listed building
Ardlamont House is a handsome detached Georgian house near Tighnabruaich, in Argyll and Bute. Protected by a category B listing, it is presented for sale by Robb Residential. The property dates from approximately 1820 and is laid out over two storeys with a garden level. Following the destruction of Toward Castle in the 17th century,…
Read MoreNew adviser joins Scottish Land & Estates
Scottish Land & Estates has enhanced its policy team with the appointment of a new adviser on agriculture. Eleanor Kay joins the organisation from Rothamsted Research, the world leading research centre for agricultural science and innovation, where she worked as the knowledge exchange manager. Prior to her current role, Eleanor held positions in agricultural development…
Read MoreScotland aims to turn the plastic tide on its beaches
Scotland has some of the most beautiful beaches in the UK but sadly they are not immune from the blight of litter. In the north-east of the country, communities from Fraserburgh to East Haven are being challenged to take action as part of an ambitious new project called Turning the Plastic Tide. The East Grampian Coastal…
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