Posts Tagged ‘Aberdeen’
Nurse from the NHS’s first day meets Prince William
A 90-year-old former nurse who worked on the first day of the NHS has helped celebrate its 70th anniversary alongside the future king of the United Kingdom. Catherine Reid, known as Kit, honoured the milestone at a packed reception held at the National Museum of Scotland earlier this month. Kit, who lives at Bield’s The…
Read MoreConcerts with a difference coming to three Scottish cities
Scots who enjoy their music are being invited to experience it in a different way. Once a month from August to November, you can spend a different kind of night down the pub with music by some of our finest new-generation composers, performed by top instrumentalists and singers, all brought to you by composer, Matthew…
Read More15 fantastic facts about the Forth’s three bridges
The three bridges over the River Forth have inspired a Scots artist to create some new fun items – and collect 15 fascinating facts. It’s just under a year since the Queensferry Crossing, the third of the Forth bridges, was officially opened by the Queen. Artist Gillian Kyle was interested in viewing the three bridges…
Read MoreWi-fi technology now extended to a Scots beach
People relaxing on a popular Scottish beach will be able to enjoy free high-speed wi-fi. Visitors to Aberdeen Beach can now use the City Connect network to access the internext. In 2016, Aberdeen City Council first introduced coverage in the city as part of its Being Digital programme The latest roll-out takes in the area…
Read MoreNick Nairn pulls the plug on Aberdeen pizza business
Scottish chef Nick Nairn has announced the closure of his pizza restaurant business in Aberdeen. The celebrity chef says the decision has been taken with regret, saying it is no longer commercially viable. Nick’s Pizza Bar, which launched in Aberdeen in December 2016, will close with immediate effect, as it has been placed into voluntary…
Read MoreEnjoy the great outdoors with a host of fun events
There’s a chance to enjoy the great outdoors in the company of experts, starting this weekend. From wild nights out to urban safaris, Aberdeen City Council’s countryside rangers are giving the city’s stay-cationers and tourists the opportunity of a memorable summer holiday with a host of free offbeat events. This Saturday (21 July) the team…
Read MorePut your mind at ease and join the Big Butterfly Count
Wildlife broadcaster and naturalist Sir David Attenborough is urging people across Scotland to take part in the world’s biggest butterfly survey over the next three weeks. The Big Butterfly Count starts on Friday, July 20, and Butterfly Conservation president Sir David said that taking part not only generates important data on butterflies, but also provides…
Read MoreHow the NE250 tourist trail could be going green
A Scottish tourist route is set to become more environmentally friendly, with the expansion of its electric vehicle charging network. The network of charging points across Aberdeenshire covering the North East 250 could be expanded , to highlight some of the best the north east has to offer visitors. Aberdeenshire Council is working with the…
Read MoreRunners wanted for Scottish charity events
A charity fundraiser to help raise awareness of men’s health issues and to raise vital funds for the Movember Foundation is coming to Scotland. MoRunning have announced they will host MoRuns at 22 different locations across the UK and Ireland throughout the month of Movember, including in Edinburgh, Aberdeen and Glasgow. The Edinburgh MoRun will…
Read MoreArtist’s unique ballpoint pen work on display
A Scottish artist’s unique work in ballpoint pen on vintage documents is currently on display. The Laundry Gallery in Aviemore is delighted to announce that Aberdeenshire artist Scott Mackie will be showing with them for the foreseeable future. Scott is a graduate of Grays School of Art in Aberdeen and having worked in a variety…
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