Posts Tagged ‘show’
Help put a swing in dad’s step this Father’s Day
A series of golf-themed whiskies have been teed up to mark Father’s Day. Loch Lomond Whiskies, The Spirit of The Open, entered a five-year partnership with The Open, golf’s original championship, in 2018. To celebrate, it has crafted a selection of highly collectible single malt gifting options that will help Father’s Day go with a…
Read MoreMarking the Mini’s diamond anniversary
The 60th birthday of the Mini takes place this year, and it’s being celebrated in Scotland this summer. The central theme of this year’s Borders Vintage Automobile Club Classic is The Year of the Mini. The BVAC are delighted to celebrate 60 years of this much-loved small car in a big way at their annual…
Read MoreA Royal helped silver business show its mettle
A Royal visit has given a Scottish business a massive boost. Since opening in September last year, Vanilla Ink’s silversmithing workshop in Banff has welcomed many visitors through its doors – but receiving a royal seal of approval from Prince Charles has provided a massive boost to its profile. The VIP visit by the Duke…
Read MoreDoune Castle renamed in Game of Thrones takeover
Following the most anticipated finale in television history, four regions across the nation have been transformed into the World of Westeros from Game of Thrones. It marks the digital download release of Game of Thrones: The Final Season. In this Kingdom-wide takeover, Doune Castle in Stirlingshire, Blackpool, Essex, and London’s Covent Garden have all pledged…
Read MoreFloral inspiration for Edinburgh Gin Chelsea display
Edinburgh Gin has partnered with a major retailer to create a mesmerising gin-inspired flower display using a staggering 3,000 live blooms. In a first for Chelsea in Bloom, Edinburgh Gin and John Lewis & Partners have unveiled a competitive floral art show, which sees shop fronts around the borough transformed with eye-catching, open-air installations. A…
Read MoreStrength in depth at Austria’s Pichler-Krutzler
Gruner veltliner and riesling were the stars of the show when winemakers Erich and Elisabeth Pichler-Krutzler visited Edinburgh, writes Peter Ranscombe. THERE’S never been a more exciting time to be drinking wine in Scotland – the breadth of bottles available from independent wine merchants, supermarkets and restaurants is simply astounding. Yet sometimes it’s refreshing to…
Read MoreTalented artistic trio display their work together
An exhibition of works by artists George Birrell, Arie Vardi and David Parker is to open this weekend. The Torrance Gallery, based 36 Dundas Street, Edinburgh, will begin showing from this Saturday, 18 May, beginning with a private view in the morning. The exhibition will run until 1 June, showcasing the talents of George Birrell,…
Read MoreA historic weapon goes on show for first time
A hunting rifle gifted by Queen Victoria to her loyal servant John Brown has been acquired by National Museums Scotland. The rifle will go on public display for the first time in a major exhibition this summer, Wild and Majestic: Romantic Visions of Scotland. A gold plaque fitted into the butt of the.450 double-barrelled hammer…
Read MoreTreasures from Roman hoard going on show
A stunning new exhibition will open on Saturday 11 May featuring many of the iconic pieces from the spectacular Traprain Treasure, found on Traprain Law 100 years ago. This is the first time this internationally significant Roman silver can be seen in East Lothian since its discovery in 1919. Being shown at the John Gray…
Read MoreFewer Scots kids play games like hide and seek
While adults enjoyed games such as hide and seek growing up, more than 50% of kids today would prefer to play on their electrical devices. That’s according to a survey commissioned by Scottish hotel chain Macdonald Resorts. Cries of ‘ready or not, here I come’ have been a constant for generations, but interest in the…
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