Posts Tagged ‘visitor’
Hamilton & Inches to host Rolex exhibition
Scotland’s luxury jeweller Hamilton & Inches will host its hotly anticipated 2023 Rolex collection this month. This exhibition, at the showroom in Edinburgh, will celebrate the craftsmanship and present the latest iconic creations from Rolex. The showcase, which takes place from June 12-20 June, will unveil the brand’s newest additions, including the exquisite Oyster Perpetual…
Read MoreA visit to one of Edinburgh’s most haunted streets
A series of online events beneath the streets of Edinburgh are coming to The Real Mary King’s Close next week. It has launched the first in its Up Close and Personal series of live events. The unique historical site, which explores historic streets that are now buried underneath the Royal Mile, will broadcast its first…
Read MoreIf you go down to the woods tonight…
HOPETOUN House’s “Wondrous Woods” lighting trail opened last night. The stately home near South Queensferry will host the light show until 15 November. The Earl of Hopetoun said: “It is thrilling for me to see the grounds come to life after dark with all the creative lighting and effects that are planned. “This is the…
Read MoreCampaign drives interest in North East 250
INTEREST in the North East 250 driving route has shifted up a gear following an online marketing campaign. The number of times pages were viewed on the North East 250 website accelerated from fewer than 8,000 in the month before the first phase of the campaign began to nearly 120,000 during the campaign’s final month.…
Read MoreNew campaign and website are Made In Hawick
Scottish rugby stars Stuart Hogg and Darcy Graham are back in their hometown of Hawick to help celebrate all things ‘Made in Hawick’ and launch a new website which promotes the town’s world class products. The Made in Hawick campaign and new website – www.madeinhawick.com – is a partnership between several leading manufacturers in the…
Read MoreDigging in the dirt to uncover Abbey’s secrets
The biggest-ever exploration of one of Renfrewshire’s most mysterious historical features is now underway – and hopes to unveil some centuries-old secrets. An archaeological dig has started at Paisley’s Abbey Drain – a complex underground structure which links the town’s 850-year-old Abbey to the River Cart. The 100m long underground passageway, thought to be more…
Read MorePlenty to do at Drumlanrig Estate on Easter Sunday
Families can enjoy a jam-packed day out on Easter Sunday at Drumlanrig Castle and Country Estate. Team Challenge will bring an array of free activities to the Dumfriesshire Estate on April 21 from 11am-3pm for kids of all ages. This includes a large bouncy castle and ball pool, giant games, juggling jester and a 50ft…
Read MoreDon’t walk your dog – let a drone do it for you
In the 21st century, new technology is making our lives so much easier. We can use our phones to switch on heating and lights at home, or even set our Sky boxes to record programmes we want to see. We can be on holiday in America, and still see who has run our doorbells at…
Read MoreRare chance to explore the depths of Caledonian Canal
Visitors are being offered the chance to learn about the engineering, history and wildlife of the historic Caledonian Canal and catch a glimpse of the waterway as they’ve never seen it before – without water. As part of its wide-ranging programme of winter maintenance, Scottish Canals have reduced the water level of over seven kilometres…
Read MoreThrowback Thursday to a special steam visitor
The Bo’ness and Kinneil Railway had a visitor of note in 2013. Central Scotland’s steam railway by the Firth of Forth is run by the Scottish Railway Preservation Society. And they welcomed the 60009 Union of South Africa, an LNER Class A4 steam locomotive built in Doncaster in 1937, to their tracks. It is one…
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