Posts by Ellie Forbes
Rare Roman armour to go on display after experts complete ‘ancient jigsaw puzzle’
An incredibly rare piece of Roman armour from the second century has been reconstructed from dozens of fragments. The brass arm guard, held in the National Museums Scotland collection, will be seen in its entirety for the first time in nearly 2,000 years when it goes on loan to the British Museum. Conservators in Edinburgh…
Read MorePalace of Holyroodhouse launches first gin infused with herbs from historical garden
The Palace of Holyroodhouse, the Scottish seat of the Royal Family, has launched its first gin – infused with herbs from the historical garden. The Dry Gin is infused with mint and lemon thyme which have been hand-picked from the Physic Garden for their vibrant flavour. Inspired by the garden’s history of cultivating medicinal and…
Read MoreCandle Shack: ‘We gave up our jobs to start making candles in our kitchen now we turn over £15m’
A husband and wife who turned their backs on successful careers to start a candle making business from their kitchen are set to make £15 million in turnover. Duncan and Cheryl Maclean founded Candle Shack in 2010, and it has since grown from a side hustle to one of the UK’s candle making giants. It…
Read MoreOldest known Scottish tartan brought back to life for people to wear
It was discovered 40 years ago in a peat bog after being buried for centuries. And now the oldest-known piece of Scottish tartan ever found has been recreated. Dating back to 1500-1600 AD, The Glen Affric Tartan underwent testing organised by The Scottish Tartans Authority last year to confirm it was the oldest surviving piece…
Read MoreWatch: Crown actors Dominic West and Jim Murray explore salmon fishing on the River Deveron
Watch as The Crown actors Dominic West and Jim Murray discover what is being done to help wild Atlantic salmon numbers in the River Deveron. They are an indicator for the health of our rivers, coastal environment and seas. But iconic wild Atlantic salmon numbers are in crisis having suffered a decline of 70% across…
Read MorePeople’s Palace gets £850,000 National Lottery funding
A project to restore the People’s Palace and Winter Gardens in Glasgow has secured £850,000 from The National Lottery Heritage Fund. The money will go towards transforming the museum and glasshouse on Glasgow Green into a thriving community space. The building, set in Glasgow Green, is home to collections documenting the city’s social history from…
Read MoreAuchreoch: Land where Robert the Bruce’s army disposed of their weapons 700 years ago for sale
It’s where Robert the Bruce’s army disposed of their weapons after their defeat at the Battle of Dalrigh more than 700 years ago. But now Auchreoch, an extensive area of land lying within the Loch Lomond and Trossachs National Park, has gone on the market for £2 million. In the northern section of Auchreoch lies ‘Lochan…
Read MoreWhisky galore: Scotch whisky industry brings £7.1bn into UK economy
The Scotch whisky industry brought £7.1bn into the UK economy in 2022. A new report by the Scotch Whisky Association (SWA) also reveals the industry supports 66,000 jobs across the UK, of which 41,000 are in Scotland. The Scotch Whisky industry is now responsible for generating £3 in every £100 of Scotland’s total Gross Value…
Read MoreA burning question: Is Muirburn protecting Scotland’s landscape?
As the Wildlife Management and Muirburn Bill makes its way through the Scottish Parliament, Peter Cairns, Executive Director, SCOTLAND: The Big Picture asks, is repeatedly burning our landscape really the best way to protect it? Muirburn – the controlled burning of vegetation for land management purposes – has historically been governed by the Muirburn…
Read MoreLenabo Forest: Forest with 100-year-old World War One airship station goes on sale
It was used to send airships on patrol during World War One, but now the remains of one of Scotland’s only military airship stations, and the forest which surrounds it, are for sale. The former Lenabo Airship Station was first established in 1915. As the most northerly British air base, it was used for airships…
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