Edinburgh Floral Clock in full bloom for RNLI

Edinburgh’s world famous Floral clock blooms in honour of the RNLI’s 200th anniversary, with more than 35,000 flowers used to create this year’s design. Three gardeners took just six weeks to create the clock which will be in bloom until October. Former Botanical Services Manager, David Dorward, has been planting the clock for 42 years,…

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RRS Discovery: 120-year-old rudder removed for restoration

It was built in Dundee in the early 1900s to take explorer Captain Robert Falcon Scott to the Antarctic. But after 123 years and having travelled all over the globe – including three voyages to the Antarctic – the RRS Discovery is now in desperate need of conservation to preserve its structure. The ship’s rudder,…

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Royal Highland Show: 200,000 people gather for event with record breaking ticket sales

More than 220,000 people attended this year’s Royal Highland Show – generating £3.3 million. Friday and Saturday sold out, with general tickets sales up 2.5% from last year with more attendees than Taylor Swift’s recent record-breaking concerts. More than 9,000 people spent Friday and Saturday evening at the toe-tapping Royal Highland Hoolie, with country and…

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Martin Compston named chieftain of Cowal Highland Gathering

Line of Duty star Martin Compston has been announced as Cowal Gathering’s Honorary Chieftain for 2024. Greenock-born Martin – who became a household name for his role as DI Steve Arnott – will oversee this year’s 130th anniversary celebrations. Martin is no stranger to Cowal Gathering, having been a regular visitor to the event with his family…

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Royal Highland Show: 300 trophies hand polished in preparation for event

More than 300 trophies will be competed for and awarded at this weekend’s Royal Highland Show. In preparation, Alain Wright, House and Heritage Officer for RHASS (the Royal Highland and Agricultural Society of Scotland), the organisers of the Royal Highland Show, has been preparing the 327 prestigious trophies. From a 15-carat yellow gold masterpiece, to…

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Laings officially opens its doors to new flagship store in Glasgow

Sponsored Content | Luxury family jeweller, Laings, has opened a new flagship store on Buchanan Street in Glasgow. The iconic B-listed building, Rowan House, has undergone a full transformation following a £5 million investment by Laings. The fully furnished showroom, which covers more than 7,000sqft across two floors of retail space, brings an elevated luxury…

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