Posts Tagged ‘Art’
Three new galleries to open after £80million spend
Three new galleries at the National Museum of Scotland open to the public on Friday. These complete the 15-year, £80 million redevelopment which has created one of the world’s finest museums, presenting the wonders of nature, art and culture and the excitement of science and discovery, all under one roof. National Museums Scotland has completed…
Read MoreIt’s the perfect guide to the best whiskies around
Whisky expert Dominic Roskrow has crafted the ultimate manual to help experts and beginners appreciate Scotland’s national drink. His genuine passion for whisky shines through, and in this book he showcases over 750 varieties of the iconic Scottish drink. He also includes a step-by-step guide on the art of whisky tasting, its journey to our…
Read MoreMarking 150 years of Wallace Monument with £1m revamp
The National Wallace Monument marks its 150th anniversary this year – and has released new visuals that show how its exhibition galleries will be completely transformed as part of a £1m+ investment scheme. The Monument’s new look interior, funded by Stirling District Tourism (the charity responsible for running the popular tourist attraction) at a cost…
Read MoreNew state of the art radar system at Glasgow Airport
Plans for one of the largest wind farm developments in Scotland have been given the green light following the installation of a state-of-the-art radar system at Glasgow Airport. Together with air traffic services company, NATS, and Banks Renewables, Glasgow Airport has introduced a new radar earlier that can mitigate the impact of the Kype Muir…
Read MoreLooking in Wonderland at a new art exhibition
Some of the most famous illustrations in the world will be brought to the south of Scotland. A selection of the best of Sir John Tenniel’s illustrations to Lewis Carroll’s two Alice books – Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland (1865) and Through the Looking-Glass and what Alice found there (1872) – will be on show at…
Read MoreCelebration of 300 years of Robinson Crusoe
The worlds of Robinson Crusoe and Alexander Selkirk collide in new exhibition by award winning artist Roger Palmer. Exactly 300 years after the publication of Daniel Defoe’s Robinson Crusoe, artist Roger Palmer, in association with Fife Contemporary, presents an exhibition installation that offers a fresh approach to Defoe’s much discussed novel. Through contemporary photographic imagery…
Read MoreScottish Album of the Year to be revealed in Edinburgh
The most prestigious night in Scotland’s music calendar is heading to Edinburgh It has been confirmed that the Scottish Album of the Year Award will make its debut in the capital city in September. Now in its eighth year, The SAY Award is Scotland’s national music prize and celebrates, promotes and rewards the most outstanding…
Read MoreBravehound charity founder honoured for her work
A Scot has been honoured for her outstanding work in founding a charity for military veterans. Prime Minister Theresa May recognised Fiona MacDonald, from Inverness-shire, for supporting veterans and service personnel through artistic events and rehabilitation. Fiona is an opera singer and founder of the Bravehound initiative, which matches veterans with companion dogs to support…
Read MoreThey are keeping the ancient skill of farriery alive
Farriery is an ancient skill which has been passed down for centuries. The latest in a long line of Farriers, the Duffs, are well practiced in the art. The Duff family have been shoeing Scotland’s horses for decades. Graeme Duff is the eighth generation of his family to become a farrier. He is now fully…
Read MoreLesley’s making a hue and cry in the world of art
It’s been nearly two decades since award-winning painter Lesley Birch swapped her keyboards for a canvas. Born in Glasgow and based in Scotland until her late 30s, Lesley was a full-time musician writing songs and touring as a session keyboards player for chart-topping band Hue & Cry. Nowadays, she paints from her studios in York…
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