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Museum of Rural Life marks 20 years since it opened
The National Museum of Rural Life in East Kilbride marked its 20th anniversary at the weekend. Since opening its doors on 4th July 2001, the Museum has welcomed visitors from all over the world to learn more about rural life in Scotland. The National Museum of Rural Life, previously known as the Museum of Scottish…
Read MoreThe Queen’s Balmoral stud manager comes to the fair
The Game and Wildlife Conservation Trust Scottish Game Fair has announced a special guest for this year’s event. Celebrating conservation and the countryside, this year’s fair, with headline sponsor NFU Mutual, takes places from 24-26 September at Scone Palace. The GWCT Scottish Game Fair has announced that Sylvia Ormiston, stud manager at the Balmoral Estate,…
Read MoreVega is gearing up to shine bright in Glasgow
Glasgow’s newest bar, restaurant and bowling alley Vega is gearing up to open later this month. Taking over the entire seventh floor of YOTEL Glasgow, the team has released a breathtaking 40-second one-take drone video capturing what’s set to be on offer. Named after one of the brightest stars in the universe, the next-level bright…
Read MoreNational Museum of Flight launches new future of aviation trail
The National Museum of Flight in East Fortune is exploring the future of aviation with a brand new family summer trail. From reusing old technology to flying without pilots, the new Flying into the Future trail, supported by players of People’s Postcode Lottery, takes visitors around each of the Museum’s hangars to get a glimpse…
Read MoreNational Trust for Scotland opens doors on House of Dun
Conservation charity the National Trust for Scotland is ready to take visitors on a trip back in time with the re-opening of the House of Dun heritage park near Montrose. The project, one of the biggest in the charity’s 90th anniversary year, tells the story of Angus, its people and landscape in a fresh and…
Read MoreHead ghillie does his bit for Missing Salmon Alliance
Last year’s lockdown’s wrought havoc upon businesses, both indoors and out. However, John Macaskill, the head ghillie on Ross-shire’s River Conon’s Upper Fairburn and Coul beats, managed to turn those hardships into opportunity, and raise £1620 in charitable funds for the Missing Salmon Alliance. The Missing Salmon Alliance is a coalition of likeminded organisations that…
Read MoreDouble Barrel whisky is given a rebrand
Scotch whisky firm Douglas Laing & Co has revealed the rebrand of their Double Barrel Malt Scotch whisky. With Double Barrel, Douglas Laing’s master blender carefully combines just two single malts from two very different distilleries to create one exceptional experience. The range features two core bottlings – Islay / Highland and Speyside / Lowland…
Read MoreGo underground to taste the history of Scotch whisky
Conservation charity the National Trust for Scotland and whisky brand The Glenlivet – two organisations with a long history – have joined forces for a special online event on 1 July. Inspired by the stories of illicit whisky production in Scotland’s past, the first ever meeting of the Underground Whisky Club will give connoisseurs a…
Read MoreMilitary treasures are preserved at Stirling Castle
The Argyll and Sutherland Highlanders Museum at Stirling Castle has offered a sneak peak of its multi-million-pound renovation ahead of reopening to the public this week. The museum embarked on a lengthy transformation project in September 2018 to ensure its historic military legacy was preserved for future generations. Now, for the first time in almost…
Read MoreBraemar Castle ready for a big summer of events
Braemar Castle is launching a world record attempt, by calling for more than 1500 people to dance their socks off to help with the castle’s future. The UK’s only community-run castle, the 17th century fairytale castle has played witness to 400 years of turbulent Scottish history. It was the place where James VIII was declared…
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