Posts Tagged ‘Art’
City set for a smooth summer with jazz festival
The 33rd Glasgow Jazz Festival has unveiled its full programme for 2019, with locations right across Glasgow set to be bursting with jazz talent this June. This year’s festival will include iconic new venues House for an Art Lover and The Planetarium at Glasgow Science Centre. Jazz will be the sound of the city this…
Read MoreTrail guides and maps of Aberdeen launched
A series of seven trail guides of Aberdeen and two maps of popular hills have been launched to help locals and visitors discover historical and natural gems around the city. The family-friendly guides and maps, produced by Aberdeen City Council, are designed to encourage people to walk around our beautiful and historic city by the…
Read MoreFling yourself into the world of arts and crafts
Visitors can can discover the creative secrets of the artists and makers when taking part in Scotland’s leading open studios weekend. This year Spring Fling artists and makers are offering visitors the chance to learn about everything from painting and illustration to textile design, printmaking and pottery. There are even workshops and master classes on…
Read MoreA new chapter begins on Scotland’s whisky isle
The eagerly awaited reveal of the first new distillery on Scotland’s iconic ‘whisky isle’ since 2005 takes place today. Built with a £12m investment from third generation Scottish family-owned Hunter Laing & Company, Ardnahoe Distillery is like no other whisky production facility on the island and has been built with both whisky connoisseurs and tourists…
Read MorePlenty to do at Drumlanrig Estate on Easter Sunday
Families can enjoy a jam-packed day out on Easter Sunday at Drumlanrig Castle and Country Estate. Team Challenge will bring an array of free activities to the Dumfriesshire Estate on April 21 from 11am-3pm for kids of all ages. This includes a large bouncy castle and ball pool, giant games, juggling jester and a 50ft…
Read MoreNew master distiller will start at Bladnoch
The Bladnoch Distillery have appointed Dr Nick Savage as their new master distiller. This appointment comes after the departure of former master distiller and blender Ian MacMillan in January. Nick has an impressive career in the industry – after being awarded his PhD in engineering – he commenced at Diageo as technical lead in cask…
Read MoreJohnnie Walker plans for Cardhu and Clynelish
Plans to transform the visitor experiences at Cardhu and Clynelish distilleries have been formally submitted as part of a major Johnnie Walker Scotch whisky investment programme. The detailed planning applications have been completed for both distilleries following community consultation events and have been filed with the relevant local authorities – Moray Council for Cardhu and…
Read MoreScottish myths and legends for children
East Lothian Folk Tales for Children weave the heritage of Scotland and storytelling together to tell some of the area’s most mysterious myths and stories. Learn the story of Mary, Queen of Scots, from an old tree and discover the Skeleton Boy who made his fortune selling art. This book is packed with anecdotes perfect…
Read MoreThe talented Mr Crichton – and his sad demise
With a dazzling intellect that won him fame across Europe, coupled with brilliant dancing, riding and duelling skills, there was never a man better named than the Admirable Crichton. Life can be uneven in the gifts it distributes to people – as evidence of this, one need look no further than the case of James…
Read MoreRob Mulholland is a natural born sculptor
The relationship between people and the natural world that artist Rob Mulholland reveres so much is the inspiration for his amazing sculptures. It was the work-hard, play-hard lifestyle of his sculpture tutor, Alan Bunkum, that first attracted Rob to the medium. He had previously considered a career in business but, following four years of studying…
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