Posts Tagged ‘castle’
Tattoo performers head for ball pit
FOUR of the performers from the Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo have taken time out to enjoy the capital’s biggest ball pit. The perforners have been playing in the Electro Pipes section of the tattoo, which “fuses together traditional bagpipe melodies with contemporary electronic beats to craft a lively and vibrant experience”. “The tattoo performers taking…
Read MoreRare17th century silver communion cup could fetch £30,000 at auction
A rare early 17th century silver communion cup could fetch up to £30,000 when it goes under the hammer. The cup, dating from between 1619-1621, is being sold by Lyon & Turnbull on 16 August and is valued at between £20,000 and £30,000. It is one of five cups originally gifted by Alexander Seaton, a…
Read MoreEdinburgh Castle made out of nearly 3,000 shortbread pieces on display
Walker’s shortbread has created an incredible version of Edinburgh Castle – made entirely out of the biscuits. Made with 2,933 shortbread pieces, the amazing structure was created by renowned UK food artist, Prudence Staite. The castle will be on display at Edinburgh Airport, where Walker’s will have a pop-up until 31 August. Located past airport…
Read MoreExplore September’s issue of Scottish Field
Your copy of Scottish Field is now available to buy, both in shops and online, with the very best luxury lifestyle features, news, interiors, properties, antiques, motoring, gardens, wildlife, field sports, whisky, and more. This is the issue each year where we focus in on Autumn Breaks around the country and this year’s thread has been the film…
Read MoreBBC podcast reveals twisting tale behind the return of a stolen da Vinci masterpiece
A new BBC podcast series uncovers what really happened when a Leonardo da Vinci painting was taken from Drumlanrig Castle 10 years ago. The Missing Madonna, which is available from 25 August on BBC Sounds, marks the 20th anniversary of an audacious art heist that set the record for the most valuable painting ever to be…
Read MoreGlenfiddich members take on trek across Scotland inspired by founder William Grant
A brand ambassador for Glenfiddich is taking on an epic trek across Scotland inspired by the journey distillery founder William Grant took in 1885. Mark Thomson will lead a group of 11 hospitality industry names on a 90k journey on 31 July to recreate Grant’s expedition which took him from Dufftown to Balmoral. The group…
Read MoreDocumentary goes behind the appointment of new chieftain to Clan Buchanan
A documentary on the appointment of a new chieftain to one of Scotland’s largest clans after more than 300 years will be shown on the BBC Scotland. John Michael Baillie-Hamilton Buchanan was appointed chief of the Buchanan clan in a ceremony near Callander last year. The last Buchanan chief, John Buchanan, died in 1681 without…
Read MoreFrom Harry Potter to the Tattoo: Michael Braithwaite on this year’s event
His globe trotting career has seen him work with Warner Brothers on the Harry Potter films, and help produce the London Olympics. But Michael Braithwaite is attracting a new audience as he gears up for his second year in charge of the Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo. New Zealand born Michael is the first non-military figure…
Read MoreAn excerpt from The Maiden by Kate Foster
An excerpt from The Maiden (Mantle) by Kate Foster one of the shortlist authors for the Bloody Scotland Debut Prize. Click HERE to read our interview with Kate. Chapter One CHRISTIAN The Tolbooth Jail, Edinburgh October 1679 You are sentenced to beheading. God have mercy on your soul. Prepare yourself in prayer. The sheriff ’s words clang,…
Read MoreTop five sailing trips around the Isle of Skye
Sailing around the Isle of Skye is one of the best ways to discover the West Coast of Scotland’s coastline, with more than 44 uninhabited islands, diverse wildlife, sheltered coves and peaceful anchorages. And to help you make the most of your trip, experienced Coastal Skipper Anne Gracie Gunn has shared her top five top…
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