Posts Tagged ‘Aberdeen’
Honours for five First World War Scots creatives
Five historic creative figures who told their stories and experiences of the First World War through their poetry and art have been awarded commemorative plaques by Historic Environment Scotland (HES). Coinciding with the 100th anniversary of the end of the First World War, and Armistice Day this weekend, the plaques will be unveiled in cities…
Read MoreSorry seems to be the easiest word for Scots
Scots are renowned for their overuse of apologies, with the word ‘sorry’ firmly established as a staple of Scottish phraseology, according to new research. A survey of 1,004 adults carried out by leading online florist SerenataFlowers.com, has revealed that the average Scot now says ‘sorry’ as many as eight times per day, with the most apologetic Scots…
Read More‘My Favourite Film’ Festival line-up unveiled
A Highland town will welcome Rab C Nesbitt star Gregor Fisher as the 12th annual Cromarty ‘My Favourite Film’ Festival programme was unveiled. Gregor and other guests will introduce the movies that they love. Everywhere from lighthouses to old breweries, via buoy stores and living rooms will turn into cinemas as one of the UK’s…
Read MoreMulti-million event complex to open next summer
Aberdeen’s new multi-million-pound The Event Complex Aberdeen will open in the summer of 2019. The milestone follows on from last week’s announcement of stand-up comedian Russell Howard as the first entertainment act to book a show at the world-class venue. TECA arena, conference centre and exhibition building is part of the new AECC project which…
Read MoreDuo add expertise to Scottish Land & Estates
Scottish Land & Estates has boosted its policy expertise with the appointment of two new staff members. Rebekah Strong joins the organisation in the newly created role of environment assistant whilst Emma Steel starts work at SLE as a policy assistant to support the team in political, stakeholder and member engagement. The new additions to…
Read MoreYoung talent recognised at Thistle Awards
The countdown to this year’s regional finals of the Scottish tourism Oscars is on. And to mark the occasion, a group of young rising stars of the industry celebrated their nomination with host Jennifer Reoch. Amy Paton (20) from Falkirk Community Trust and Craig MacDonald (20) owner of Transcend Escape Rooms and Wee Heroes in…
Read MoreThe secrets of Scottish dating are revealed
They say that food is the language of love, however survey results revealed that more than a QUARTER of Aberdeen’s singletons say that a coffee shop is the top destination for a first date. And in Glasgow, more than half of the city’s single population (58%) have confessed to suffering from first date jitters as they…
Read MoreThis well-presented 1841 home is sure to impress
A detached, C listed, period house with an independent cottage is now on the property market. Viewlands House, in Rattray, near Blairgowrie, dates from about 1841 and extended to the rear around 1950. Presented for sale by Bell Ingram, it is positioned in grounds extending to about 0.78 acres. There is an independent detached one-bedroom cottage which originally formed…
Read MoreGunpowder Plot document found in city archives
An ancient document relating to the origins of Guy Fawkes Night has been found in the archives of a Scottish city. The fifth of November is a night to remember and the Lord Provost of Aberdeen Barney Crockett was keen to find out if the city’s archives had anything relating to the events of 1605.…
Read MoreNew air ambulance will be based in Aberdeen
Aberdeen has been unveiled as the location for a new helicopter air ambulance for Scotland. Scotland’s Charity Air Ambulance (SCAA) today announced plans to station its second charity-funded aircraft in the north east – with hopes of launching the service by late 2019. SCAA’s new Aberdeen-based aircraft – callsign Helimed 79 – will join its…
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