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Why new exhibition will leave its own paper trail
St Andrews University students are to curate a new exhibition in the town. Coming to St Andrews Museum is a fascinating new exhibition entitled Paper Trail: Shaping Our Past, Present & Future. Curated by postgraduate Museum & Gallery Studies students at the University, it will feature rare books, mathematical aids, papier-mâché sculptures, archive material and…
Read MoreBallet Hispanico will present a British first in Edinburgh
Latino dance classics look set to entertain Scottish fans next month. Ballet Hispanico, a premier Latino dance organisation from the United States present the UK’s first performance and Linea Recta and Carmen.maquia at the Festival Theatre Edinburgh from 6 to 10 March, writes Gemma Corbett. Shows are set to take place from Tuesday to Saturday…
Read MoreJohnnie Walker releases new Jane Walker Whisky label
Johnnie Walker Whisky has launched its first-ever female brand icon. Early this week, the firm unveiled Jane Walker, the first-ever female iteration of the brand’s iconic Striding Man logo, exclusively for the American market. The Jane Walker icon will debut on a special-edition offering of our award-winning Black Label blend. Johnnie Walker Black Label The…
Read MoreRoyal Regiment of Scotland says a sad farewell to mascot Cruachan III
The Royal Regiment of Scotland has announced the sad passing of its beloved retired regimental mascot. Shetland pony Cruachan III, who served across the world, was sadly put down yesterday, at the age of 30, after suffering from arthritis. The Royal Scots announced his death in a tweet, which read: ‘With great sadness, we bid…
Read MoreDouble cherry gin is an experimental release for Scots firm
The Glasgow Distillery has launched a new series of experimental spirits. The Single Batch Spirit Series are a range they feel intrepid minds and keen spirit enthusiast will love to try. Double Cherry Gin is the first release in the series. A premium gin which has been aged in cherry wood casks for around 10…
Read MoreSuccessful Edinburgh Fringe show set for national tour – and trip to Germany
Hit Edinburgh Fringe show Turntable is set to begins its first tour across Scotland and Germany this week. The performances begin in Perth this Friday, 2 March, and Saturday, 3 March. Turntable started when Michael John McCarthy and his Great Aunt Kathleen – 55 years his senior – connected over a stack of vinyl. Since…
Read MoreEast Lodge is a property that has got it all – including a registered mooring
A pretty detached house set with six acres in a delightful sylvan and coastal situation beside Loch Gair is on the market. Also including a registered mooring, Robb Residential present to the market East Lodge, with five bedrooms, two reception rooms and three bathrooms. East Lodge was built in 1992 and has a very appealing character…
Read MoreAnother fantastic honour for Scotland’s tennis hero Andy Murray
Scottish tennis hero Andy Murray’s Victorian mansion has become one of only two Five Star Gold Country House Hotels in Scotland following a grading by VisitScotland. Cromlix, located three miles from Dunblane, received the highest award possible from the national tourism organisation’s Quality Assurance (QA) Scheme in recognition of its exceptional standards and outstanding customer…
Read MoreScotland is just six degrees of separation away from the Oscars
Six Degrees of Separation is a good fun game when you’re trying to link anyone to anyone else on the planet, in just six people. And ahead of this year’s Academy Awards ceremony, Visit Scotland has been playing the game too, to connect film-makers with Scotland. From Macbeth to Mission Impossible, Highlander to The Da…
Read MoreNew Scottish gin aims to conquer the equestrian market
A new Scottish gin aimed at the equestrian market has been given its official launch. And Ginkhana has already received the seal of approval from two Olympian equestrian legends, Sir Mark Todd and Pippa Funnell MBE. Ginkhana launched its first small batch expression in partnership with Twin River Distillery in Royal Deeside. The spirit has…
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