Scotland
Six winter wonderland walks to try and enjoy
Winter walking has an all-encompassing beauty of its own and is the perfect thing to do with your friends or family after the Christmas period. Scotland is blessed with many astounding landscapes and beautiful views, and this is never truer at winter. So, let the crisp air fill your lungs, Jack Frost nip your nose…
Read MoreSymposium will discuss the art of tapestry
The heritage and future of tapestry art is to be discussed at a gathering in Scotland. The Cordis Trust presents a symposium bringing together an international panel of speakers to discuss and debate contemporary tapestry. This will take place on Saturday, 16 March, at the RBGE Lecture Theatre, 20a Inverleith Row, Edinburgh. Since its inception,…
Read MoreTwelve real life stories of Scots in the Great War
Historian Walter Stephen reflects on the centenary of the end of World War I in A Dirty Swindle. This is a collection of 12 stories of Scottish soldiers from the Great War. A World War II veteran himself, Stephen tells the often neglected accounts of Scotland’s involvement in the conflict. Stephen provides a level of…
Read MoreWhat was the best selling car in Scotland in 2018?
Vauxhall was the largest selling manufacturer in Scotland in 2018, according to figures released today by the Scottish Motor Trade Association. The manufacturer has been number one in the region for the last 11 years. Vauxhall sold 20,778 cars in Scotland last year, accounting for 11.1 per cent of the market. With over 5000 sold…
Read MoreWhy the Scots enjoy meeting their neighbours
Neighbours – everybody needs good neighbours, according to the TV, and that’s definitely true in Scotland. New research from People’s Postcode Lottery reveals that over 50% of Scots want to build real-life relationships with their neighbours. 53.5% of Scots always make an effort to speak to their neighbours – ahead of the British average of…
Read MoreCafe at National Galleries closes during refurb
The Scottish Cafe and Restaurant at the the National Galleries of Scotland is temporarily closed to allow for collection project works. The facility closed on Sunday, and should reopen in the spring when the work is complete. A spokesman for the restaurant said: ‘We very much look forward to reopening in the spring of 2019…
Read MoreLook to the stars for a fun family night out
Stargazing can enjoy our night skies on Scotland’s largest rooftop garden for an out of this world event for all the family. This event will take place on the evenings of the 25, 26 and 27 January, at New Lanark’s Mill 3 Exhibition Gallery with a family friendly astronomy talk that will open your eyes…
Read MoreYoungsters work as quality and tourism advisors
A group of high school pupils got a taste of working for the national tourism organisation by stepping into the shoes of Quality and Tourism Advisors for the day. The four pupils from Lornshill Academy in Alloa, Clackmannanshire, visited Highland Safaris in Perthshire to gain first-hand experience at the Scottish tourism industry’s frontline. The visitor…
Read MoreDesigns on success in attractive family home
A tremendous, spacious detached family home is now available in the Scottish Borders. Presented by Galbraith, Lowood provides spacious, thoughtfully designed and well appointed accommodation. The house benefits from solid fuel central heating which is provided by a large wood burning stove in the sitting room/dining room. The property also benefits from solar panels and…
Read MoreSpirit of Mary Queen of Scots returns to Borthwick Castle
The release of the new film Mary Queen of Scots is just a couple of weeks away. Mary Queen of Scots opens in UK cinemas on 18 January 2019, starring Academy Award-nominated Saoirse Ronan (Atonement, Lady Bird) in the title role, and Margot Robbie (I, Tonya) – whose parents are Scottish – as Mary’s cousin…
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