Posts Tagged ‘scottish’
Lots of cool new things to find at Discovery Point
Exciting new interactive exhibits are all set to be explored at Discovery Point in Dundee this Easter. Visitors to Discovery Point, the site of the historic RRS Discovery ship, can channel their inner explorer thanks to a host of new exhibits. The five-star attraction, located at Dundee’s waterfront, has updated its gallery spaces to include…
Read MoreInvestment keeps the water level up at Loch Ness
The lifespan of an historic weir which raises the level of Loch Ness by over a metre has been extended by a century. Custodians Scottish Canals have reinforced the structure with enough steel to construct two-and-a-half Kelpies. The £2 million Scottish Government-funded project saw the Caledonian Canal’s Thomas Telford-designed Ness Weir, which sits at the…
Read MoreThe Greatest Show on Earth will be in Glasgow
The Easter holidays are just round the corner and a trip to the cinema has inspired Scottish Youth Theatre’s latest holiday programme. If you’ve been inspired by Hugh Jackman’s latest movie outing – The Greatest Showman then your next trip should be to Scottish Youth Theatre this Easter. During the school holidays they present The…
Read MoreStudent will follow in the footsteps
A young geography student and mountain bike enthusiast is set to follow in the footsteps of acclaimed Scottish naturalist Dick Balharry. They will travel abroad to further his studies, thanks to a new educational award from the National Trust for Scotland and the University of Highlands and Islands. Douglas Carchrie (19), from Perthshire, has secured…
Read MoreThe May issue of Scottish Field is in the shops now
The May issue of Scottish Field is out now, priced £4.25. Have you got yours yet? This month, we profile charismatic Trainspotting and Star Wars star Ewan McGregor, looking at the stellar rise of his career, to become the first major Scottish screen star since Sean Connery. Our area feature this month takes us to Dumfries and Galloway, as…
Read MoreA magnificent gesture to boost a great charity
The generosity of Scottish rural businesses is helping children across the country. At last week’s Scottish Rural Awards, there was a whisky raffle, which saw a bottle of Tomintoul up for grabs at each table, with one lucky winner receiving the prize. As a result, the amazing total of £3081.50, was raised at the event,…
Read MoreA tribute to the fallen at Edinburgh Castle
The centenary of the end of the First World War will be marked by an exhibition in Edinburgh Castle, starting tomorrow (Friday). It will be held in the castle’s National War Museum, and will highlight the history and significance of the poppy as a symbol of remembrance. Featuring loans from Poppy Scotland and the Lady…
Read MoreThere’s lots to do at the castle’s family fun day
A Scottish castle is hosting its annual fundraising family open day with a special castle theme next month. On Sunday, 15 April, Winton Castle in East Lothian will mark the move it made last year to change the name from Winton House back to its original name of Winton Castle, more fitting for a 500…
Read MoreTwo new arrivals at award-winning Scottish hotel
Links House at Royal Dornoch has announced the arrival of a new head chef and food and beverage manager. It coincides with the 2018 opening of their expanded restaurant. Links House was the recent winner of the HITA Award for Best Restaurant Experience in the Highlands and Islands. The award-winning Orangery has been closed for…
Read MoreHousebuilders pursue a pair of prestigious prizes
Luxury and family housebuilder Mactaggart & Mickel Homes have been shortlisted for two awards. They are nominated in a pair of categories in this year’s Homes for Scotland Awards – that of Private Development of the Year (large) for their Castle Grove development and Private Development of the Year (small) for their Red Lion site.…
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