Scotland
Ten places Clan MacLeod of Raasay members should visit
Scotland is full of incredible heartlands that people all over the world should visit. Here, we present 10 places that all members of Clan MacLeod of Raasay should try to visit at some point in their lifetime. 1. Eilean Donan The Macraes of Eilean Donan supported the Jacobite rebellion of 1715 and suffered great losses…
Read MoreBrodie Castle shows how clan chiefs used to live
Approached down a milelong, tree-lined avenue, Brodie Castle lies near the Moray Firth, between Forres and Nairn, in an isolated setting near the village of Brodie in the heartland of the clan. The pinkish hue of the castle only comes into view in the last 200 yards of the drive. It is not surrounded by…
Read MoreScottish Scouts become Golden Eagle Champions
A Scottish Scout group is launching the first ever Golden Eagle Champions initiative to help safeguard the future of Golden Eagles in the UK. Working closely with the groundbreaking South of Scotland Golden Eagle Project, the Scottish Borders Innerleithen Scout Group will become the UK’s first ever Golden Eagle Champions, learning from experts and getting…
Read MoreScottish Book Trust reveals New Writers Awards
The Scottish Book Trust has today announced the 10 recipients of the New Writers Award, which is supported by Creative Scotland. Scottish Book Trust, the national charity transforming lives through reading and writing, has supported over 100 creative individuals through the New Writers Awards, and 2019 marks the tenth anniversary of the prize. The New…
Read MoreLend them your ears to monitor tawny owls
Scots are being encouraged to do their bit to monitor the country’s population of tawny owls. Evidence suggests that our tawny owl population is falling and it might be that we are losing them from our towns and cities. The British Trust for Ornithology (BTO) is asking members of the public to listen out for…
Read MoreGlasgow set to come alive for Celtic Connections
Celtic Connections 2019 begins today (Thursday 17 January) with 18 days of music set to bring the city alive on stages across Glasgow. The festival’s traditional opening concert in the world-famous Glasgow Royal Concert Hall this year celebrates the passing on of traditions between generations. Syne of the Times stars more than 100 young musicians…
Read MoreGo with the snow this Sunday for World Snow Day
It’s World Snow Day on Sunday (20 January) with over 469 events in 45 countries around the world – and Scotland won’t miss out! The events include those in Europe, North and South America and Asia, encouraging more children to celebrate the fun of snow-sports like skiing and snowboarding. With the 8th World Snow Day organised…
Read MoreBorders Distillery launches gin as tribute to explorer
The Borders Distillery has launched its very own barley-to-bottle gin six months after laying down the first new-make spirit to mature quietly in casks. William Kerr’s Borders Gin (43% ABV) as a tribute to the Scottish Borders town’s talented, self-made nurseryman, gardener, botanist and plant hunter. Bearing the Kerr Clan motto ‘Sero Sed Serio’ (Late…
Read MoreScots distillery is given a business helping hand
A Scottish distillery is reaping the rewards after being given a business boost. Highland Boundary, a craft distillery based in Alyth, near Blairgowrie. Co-founders Marian Bruce and Simon Montador identified a gap in the market for Scandinavian-inspired spirits with the botanicals sourced from local woodlands. Although they had significant experience in scientific research and business,…
Read MoreSpecial ticket offer for shows at Dynamic Earth
Edinburgh’s five-star attraction, Dynamic Earth, is offering two for the price of one with its incredible ShowDome films this month. For the entire month, visitors can enjoy the spectacular 360 degree graphics and surround sound of the ShowDome twice with their Dynamic Earth day ticket. Four different films will be shown each day: Supervolcanoes; We are Stars; We…
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