Posts Tagged ‘Art’
Life, death, art and revolution at the Stuart Court
Palaces of Revolution is far more than just a history book. Based on some 20 years of research and written by ‘one of the best archaeological historians alive’ according to A N Wilson, Palaces of Revolution, Life, Death & Art at the Stuart Court recounts the thrilling history of the troubled and turbulent Stuart dynasty…
Read MoreUp against the clock to see some exhibitions
Scottish National Portrait Gallery is hosting a number of exhibitions – but time is running out to see some of them. Thomas Joshua Cooper – The World’s Edge is on until Sunday 23 January, open daily, from 10am-5pm. Over the course of the last three decades, Thomas Joshua Cooper (born 1946) has circumnavigated the globe…
Read MoreMusician and singer ready for her debut solo album
Multi-instrumentalist and singer Megan Henderson will release her debut solo album Pilgrim Souls later this month. Megan, who grew up in Fort William, is a member of the award-winning Scottish folk group Breabach. The album, to be released on January 21, shows Glasgow-based Megan’s is a master of her craft, as she sings as well…
Read MoreForest Flow sculpture unveiled at Scots distillery
A flowing and shimmering sculpture representing life, growth and transformation has been unveiled at a Scots distillery. The work emerged in the rolling foothills of the Cairngorms as Scottish land artist Rob Mulholland unveiled his latest creation at Fettercairn Distillery. Created from 800 metres of 12mm round recycled stainless steel bars – 3200 individual pieces…
Read MoreBurrell Collection gets ready to reopen
It’s been one of the most talked about cities of the year, now Glasgow is back on the map again for 2022 as it celebrates the reopening of the world-renowned Burrell Collection. Open again to the public in March 2022, The Burrell Collection is home to one of the world’s greatest, single personal collections, with…
Read MoreUltra-rare Macallan showcased at Dubai airport
The Macallan and Le Clos have partnered to launch the extraordinary Anecdotes of Ages Collection: Journey to Market whisky. The only bottle of its kind globally, this is one of the rarest bottles ever to become available. This one-of-a-kind bottle is showcased in a specially commissioned window display at The Macallan Boutique by Le Clos…
Read MoreArt and plastic pollution in new marine exhibition
The Scottish Maritime Museum is concluding a successful exhibitions season with an imaginative student exhibition. It combines two of the museum’s key themes of the year – the endangered craft of scientific glassblowing and the plastic pollution of our oceans. Clear Creations: Maritime Inspired Glass Art by City of Glasgow College glass art students is…
Read MoreChocolate in a limited edition wrapper – in style
A Scots chocolate maker has teamed up with a leading fashion label to create a bar in a limited edition wrapper. COCO – The Art of Chocolate has collaborated with eponymous fashion label Temperley London on the design of three new limited edition bars. COCO is a leading ethical chocolate manufacturer, sourcing the finest Colombian…
Read MoreMackie’s goes under the microscope to test ice cream
Scientists have put a Scots ice cream brand under the microscope, to understand the impact of its new state-of-the-art freezer system on the smoothness of its ice cream. By measuring the size of its ice crystals through a 200-times magnified lens, Mackie’s of Scotland has been able to get a better understanding of how its…
Read MoreWhisky auction should raise £1.2million+ for charity
Port Glasgow based McLaren Packaging, a specialist supplier to the Scotch Whisky industry, is sponsoring the inaugural The Distillers One of One charity auction. The special event is taking place at Barnbougle Castle outside Edinburgh on Friday, December 3. Launched earlier this year, the Distillers One of One is a biennial series of auctions of…
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