Posts Tagged ‘Academy’
Colouring book aims to get drivers behind the wheel
A Scot who failed to pass his driving theory text has used his own experience to help others get through it. Award-winning Edinburgh-born entrepreneur Matthew Carter has created the world’s first educational colouring book for the theory test, based on research indicating that colouring has a positive effect on memory. Designed to engage learners with…
Read MoreNew funding will help SCO spread musical word
The Scottish Chamber Orchestra is to continue its pioneering community and education programmes right across Scotland. The SCO has announced Edinburgh investment management firm Baillie Gifford as its Creative Learning Partner, who will support the Orchestra’s work. The internationally celebrated Scottish Chamber Orchestra is made up of a unique collection of talented musicians who inspire…
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…
Read MoreGin diploma moves to Royal Botanic Gardens
The world’s first gin diploma will go green in 2019 with the Royal Botanic Gardens in Edinburgh. Edinburgh Whisky Academy has announced that from next year the Royal Botanic Gardens Edinburgh will host the Diploma in Gin. This move allows candidates to get up close and dirty with a variety of botanicals in the gardens…
Read MoreAberdeen bid to be Scotland’s first Unicef Child Friendly City
Aberdeen today underlined its aim to become the first city in Scotland to be recognised as a Unicef Child Friendly City as pupils from primary and secondary schools took over the council chamber to learn about the process. Young people were invited to take the place of councillors for a special session on the best…
Read MoreKelvinside goes red to remember the war dead
Pupils and staff at a Glasgow School are marking the centenary of the end of the First World War by paying special tribute to the 131 former pupils who fell during the conflict. Kelvinside Academy, a War Memorial Trust school with one of the biggest Combined Cadet Forces (CCF) in the country, is one of…
Read MoreCharity fundraising will be a top Dollar effort
Pupils at Dollar Academy are to put their best feet forward in support of a range of charities this week. On Friday, 28 September, Dollar Academy’s biennial sponsored walk takes place over a 12 mile route in the nearby Ochil Hills. The event promises to be a memorable occasion as the original organising committee join…
Read MoreChef tees up a delicious beetroot dish
Jon-Paul Saint puts his own spin on the menu at Dornoch’s Links House using fresh, local ingredients to wow the crowds. For someone who began cooking by chance, Jon-Paul Saint, head chef at Links House in Dornoch, has come a long way. Set on becoming the next Indiana Jones as a youngster, Saint soon deviated from his childhood dream of…
Read MoreEntries sought for visual arts mentoring award
Visual Arts Scotland is now accepting entries for its 2019 Inches Carr Mentoring Award. They are looking to hear from early to mid career makers, living and working in Scotland. The aim of the award is to enable an artist to further their current practise with support from an experienced mentor in their chosen field,…
Read MoreThe search for firms who develop skills for the future
Sharing knowledge and educating others in the ways of rural Scotland is a vital part of traditional Scottish business. The Scottish Rural Awards is looking for Scottish firms, based in the countryside, which play their part in educating the broader community. Education is vital to a productive, progressive society. The Scottish Rural Awards is mindful…
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