Posts Tagged ‘scottish’
Scottish help wanted for golf’s Solheim Cup
More than 1000 volunteers are wanted to help at the 2019 Solheim Cup, which is being held at Gleneagles. The programme will encourage women and young people in particular to volunteer for the 2019 Solheim Cup as well as allowing both golfers and non-golfers to get involved and get the most out of the experience.…
Read MoreVirtual tour of Edinburgh wins science prize
A virtual walking tour of Edinburgh is the winner of this year’s prestigious Tam Dalyell Prize. It has been awarded to Dr Niki Vermeulen and Dr Bill Jenkins, both from Science, Technology and Innovation Studies in the School of Social and Political Science, and their team for Curious Edinburgh project. They have created the tour,…
Read MoreScots fashion designer launches spring/summer collection
A Scottish fashion brand designer has released her spring/summer range for 2018. Elizabeth Martin combines heritage with modernity in a celebration of contemporary British style. Elizabeth Martin, a Lanark-based contemporary womenswear label, presents understated luxury for the modern woman who values quality and fit. Using 100% British resources, all fabrics are still sourced within the…
Read MoreScotland’s top 10 tourist attractions are revealed
More than million people have visited Scotland’s heritage attactions in a single year – for the first ever. Historic Environment Scotland (HES), who manage over 300 Historic Scotland visitor attractions across the country representing more than 5,000 years of Scottish history, are celebrating a 17% increase in footfall from the previous financial year, recording 5,041,297…
Read MoreViews wanted on future of Cairngorms nature reserve
Views are wanted on the future management of a National Nature Reserve in the Cairngorms. Scottish Natural Heritage (SNH) wants to hear from people with an interest in Invereshie and Inshriach NNR, to help prepare a new 10-year management plan for the reserve. National Nature Reserves are special places where people can enjoy the best…
Read MoreRenovation breathes new life into famous Gretna venue
Major refurbishments on a building have given a new lease of life to Scotland’s most famous wedding venue. Gretna Hall has stood in the heart of Gretna Green village for over 300 years, and was made famous for hosting a series of high profile aristocratic marriages in the 1800s. Two years ago, on 12 August,…
Read MoreStunning Castleton House offers peace, privacy and a pool
A beautiful Scottish country house with its own swimming pool is available for over £1.2million. Presented to the market by Savills, Castleton House is a stunning country house surrounded by wonderful gardens in a secluded private location on the Argyll coastline. The house is thought to date from the early 18th century when it was…
Read MoreScottish writers turn back time to their childhoods
What’s the story? Acclaimed best-selling romantic comedy novelist Jenny Colgan, from Prestwick, and award-winning TV writer/producer Steven Moffat, from Paisley, have turned back the clock to their childhoods. The pair, both committed Doctor Who fans, have written novelisations of TV episodes in the style of the classic Target books of the 1970s and 80s. They’ve…
Read MoreNo need to go batty when experts can sort it
Most people are resigned to the fact that building works can be delayed by setbacks in the construction process or bad weather. However, very few people expect their property renovation to be delayed due to bats, which is a growing problem, reports property consultancy, Galbraith. Scotland is home to nine species of bats and all…
Read MoreIrn Bru scones are on the menu at The Caledonian
Scottish cuisine is known throughout the world – for better or worse! Our haggis, black pudding, square sausage and tattie scones are the stuff of legend, and among the most missed foods for our ex-pats. On the other hand, our deep fried Mars bars and other confectionary treats have brought Scotland a slight infamy. However,…
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