Posts Tagged ‘STV’
Scotland to star on small screen across the UK
Stunning images of iconic landmarks such as Glenfinnan Viaduct, the Kelpies and Calanais Standing Stones are set to star alongside some of the UK’s most popular TV shows as a new campaign by VisitScotland hits screens this week. The £300,000 marketing burst aims to inspire potential visitors, particularly those in Northern England, London and the…
Read MoreLife on a Scots ferry and living with dementia
STV will broadcast two brand new, 30-minute documentaries made by Scots next month. The will be shown as part of This is Scotland, a documentary and new talent initiative run by the Scottish Documentary Institute (SDI) in association with Screen Scotland. The first of the documentaries, All Aboard, broadcast on Friday 8 March at 8pm,…
Read MoreAward-winning Jimmy’s top Chinese New Year dishes
Today marks the beginning of the Chinese New Year, a celebration rich with culinary traditions thought to bring luck to those who follow them. Food is one of the most essential parts of celebrating Lunar New Year, as many hours, sometimes days, are spent by families preparing food and cooking together and as we celebrate…
Read MoreWhat happened next to the Irn-Bru Snowman
Irn-Bru is set to give Scots the ultimate early Christmas gift as it launches a brand new Snowman advert – a sequel to Scotland’s festive favourite. The exciting second instalment of the much-loved ad will premiere on STV and Facebook at 8.45pm this Saturday, 1 December. Fans will remember how, after flying through the air…
Read MoreThe stars came out for new restaurant opening
It was a party with plenty of glamour – as the latest Italian restaurant in Glasgow opened its doors this week to a host of celebrities and VIPs. It’s the first Spuntini in the City Centre from the La Vita restaurant group, and they’ve lavished over £1 million on the former Robertson Outerwear site on…
Read MoreRugby legend is new face of Scotch cream liqueur
Scotch cream liqueur has added a kick to its six-week festive campaign by teaming up with Scottish rugby legend Gavin Hastings OBE. Magnum has appointed the famous full-back as its brand ambassador in the run up to this year’s Christmas party season. As part of his new role, Gavin is providing the voiceover for Magnum’s…
Read MoreYoung farmers’ woolly thinking art is a real winner
Bale art depicting a colourful scene of shepherds and their sheep has been declared the best in Scotland after winning a national competition for young farmers. People across Scotland have been enjoying a wide range of works of art creating using straw bales around the country with a total of 53 young farmers clubs taking…
Read MorePassion, quality and innovation at food and drink awards
Businesses from across the Highlands and Islands are celebrating after the winners of the 2018 Highlands & Islands Food & Drink Awards were revealed. Fourteen businesses were named victorious in their categories including Bad Girl Bakery, Wester Ross Fisheries and Dunnet Bay Distillers. The awards dinner and ceremony took place at the four-star Kingsmill Hotel…
Read MoreFinalists chosen in bale artwork competition
Six straw bale works of art, created by Scottish young farmers, have been deemed ‘outstanding in their field’ as the finalists in an annual bale art competition. The national competition, run by the Scottish Association of Young Farmers Clubs (SAYFC) and supported by Quality Meat Scotland (QMS), welcomed 54 entrants from across the country, with…
Read MoreYoung farmers to get creative for a good cause
What do giant cows, Bill and Ben The Flowerpot Men, teddy bears and clowns have in common? They’re all previous entrants of the annual Young Farmers’ bale art competition, which returns to fields across Scotland over the next week. This year, members of the Scottish Association of Young Farmers Clubs (SAYFC) will go head to…
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