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Great Tapestry’s return is welcomed by writer
Scots writer Alexander McCall Smith is delighted that the Great Tapestry of Scotland is returning to New Lanark. With just a week to go, New Lanark prepares to turn their newly developed exhibition gallery into the home of the Great Tapestry of Scotland. First hosted at New Lanark back in 2014 to over 13,000 visitors,…
Read MoreMore events set for this year’s Year of Young People
This month will see celebrations for the Year of Young People 2018 stepping up a gear. From food fights in the name of science to interactive gaming and virtual reality and from breath-taking aero acrobatics to thought-provoking interactive performances, May has something on offer for all ages. Working alongside event organisers across the country, the…
Read MoreBook review: Outlander’s Scotland by Phoebe Taplin
What’s the Story? One of the biggest television success stories of the last few years has been Outlander. Produced by American TV network Starz, it tells the story of 18th century Highland warrior Jamie Fraser, who meets 20th century medic Claire Randall, who has fallen back through time. Since the show was first shown in…
Read MoreBook review: Road Without Signposts by Barbara Morris
What’s the Story? Road without Signposts is a sequel to One Missed Step. The book tells the story of the continued drama within the Wilder family following the death of Kate’s mother. Only two months since Kate’s family was changed forever, she is now fighting an internal battle of what is right and what is…
Read MoreBig names for this year’s Borders Book Festival
Top TV chefs The Hairy Bikers will ride into Melrose this summer. Si King and Dave Myers will open this year’s Baillie Gifford Borders Book Festival in the Scottish Borders, taking place from Thursday 14 to Sunday 17 June. Other highlights include explorer Sir Chris Bonington, King of Crime Ian Rankin, and bestselling author of…
Read MoreLearn the secrets of Scotland’s great tapestry
Visitors to New Lanark will find themselves stitched up in the coming weeks – in a good way! The 18th century cotton-spinning mill village and one of Scotland’s six UNESCO World Heritage Sites, will host the return of the Great Tapestry of Scotland with a brand new exhibition open this spring and summer, from 18…
Read MoreA day of Gaelic lined up for Perthshire
A day of Gaelic for the whole family is being held in Perthshire next month. The Strathearn Community Campus is hosting Latha Gàidhlig on Saturday, 19 May. Throughout the day attendees have the opportunity to participate in a range of different workshops exploring Gaelic language and culture before a free afternoon concert featuring Radio 2…
Read MoreA wealth of health comes to a serene location
An inaugural festival of health, beauty and well-being will bring a feel good factor to East Lothian. Archerfield Walled Garden in Dirleton is delighted to announce it will host a packed festival celebrating well-being, health and beauty in one of East Lothian’s most beautifulsettings. The Detox Health Beauty Day at Archerfield Walled Garden will see…
Read MoreNew whisky release captures the spirit of the sixties
A 50-year-old Tomatin whisky has been launched as a limited edition. Wealth Solutions has realised the dram, a single malt from 1967. This spirit is the oldest whisky to have been lying within Tomatin’s warehouses and only 88 bottles have been offered for sale. Tomatin 50 Year Old Black, as this edition is named, dates…
Read MoreA beautiful coach house steeped in Arthurian myth
A stunning Peeblesshire coach house occupying a majestic woodland setting has come to the market. Bellspool Coach House, a striking conversion near Stobo, is now on the market through Strutt & Parker – in an area rich in Arthurian legend. Originally built as stabling and carriage quarters for Dawyck House around 1863 and then developed…
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