Posts Tagged ‘charity’
Magnificent seventh at Aberdeen business gathering
It was lucky number seven in the north east of Scotland at the 2017 Granite Expo. Businesses gathered to celebrate the richness and diversity in their economy, writes Imogen Lovie. For the seventh consecutive year, one-day business showcase Granite Expo provided a platform for companies based in and with links to North East Scotland to…
Read MoreArt lovers encouraged to support Edinburgh exhibition to benefit hospice
St Columba’s Hospice is urging art lovers in and around Edinburgh to come along to its annual art exhibition. Running from October 20-22 at the Edinburgh Academy in Stockbridge, over 120 of Scotland’s most renowned artists and exciting emerging talents have signed up to take part in this year’s fundraising event. The eagerly awaited Art…
Read MoreEdinburgh spa launches touch therapy spa treatment
Edinburgh’s One Spa is thinking pink this October as they launch a new spa treatment suitable for those currently living with or recovering from cancer. Launching as part of Breast Cancer Awareness Month, their new ‘Hands on Heart’ treatment is a touch therapy treatment designed to allow guests to drift away into a meditative state…
Read MoreNew gin partnership celebrates Rosslyn Chapel’s Orkney connections
Rosslyn Chapel has developed a new partnership with Orkney Distilling to produce a gin to celebrate the Midlothian Chapel’s Orkney links. Rosslyn Chapel’s connection with Orkney goes back to its very origins, when Sir William St Clair, 3rd Prince of Orkney, founded the Chapel in 1446. Sir William’s grandfather, Sir Henry St Clair, became 42nd Earl…
Read MoreCharity gala in aid of Syria comes to Edinburgh
Following on from its sell-out world premiere at Sadler’s Wells, Requiem for Aleppo will be coming to Edinburgh for a very special gala performance in aid of Syria Relief on Wednesday 16 August. So moved by the images he saw coming from the devastated city of Aleppo, composer David Cazalet wrote and produced the score for…
Read MoreHousebuilder McCarthy & Stone invites people to learn heritage skills from those who know best at GrandFest
Housebuilder McCarthy and Stone is inviting people across the country to celebrate the heritage skills of older people throughout its developments across a number of regions in June and July. In connection with McCarthy and Stone’s 40th year celebrations, the UK’s leading retirement housebuilder has pledged its support to the Royal Voluntary Service and the…
Read MoreAdagio Edinburgh unveils charity photography exhibition, open to the public until 29 May
Adagio Edinburgh Royal Mile, has unveilled a special charity photo exhibition, The Hospitality of Edinburgh, in collaboration with local photographer Patrick Keast. Patrick Keast is a local man and former alcoholic who got himself back on his feet with the support of Cyrenians and along the way Patrick picked up…
Read MoreLadies Love Lunch raises £61,507 for Maggie’s
The Sheraton Grand Hotel & Spa recently held its 7th ‘Ladies Love Lunch’ event, raising £61,507 for Maggie’s Edinburgh. The event, hosted by Grant Stott, welcomed 460 ladies who enjoyed a drinks reception, entertainment by Edinburgh music duo Bleaker, a delicious three-course lunch created by Executive Chef Craig Hart, luxury mini-treatments by One Spa and a…
Read MoreCharity begins at home for Cullerton’s Estate Agents and Property Consultants
Well known Edinburgh property expert Mark Cullerton has set up his own estate agency in the capital, with raising money for charity one of the main focuses of his new venture. Mark has partnered with five prominent charities – CHAS, Alzheimer Scotland, Craig Gowans Memorial Fund via The Sick Kids Friends Foundation, St Columba’s Hospice…
Read MoreCalling all Scottish knitters – toy mice and blankets needed for playful cats!
Scottish cat lovers are being asked to help unwanted cats and kittens this spring by making fun mouse toys and cosy blankets as part of Cats Protection’s knitting bee. The UK’s largest cat charity will be launching its 2017 Scotland appeal for homemade knitted creations at the Spring Knitting & Stitching Show at the Royal Highland Centre in Edinburgh from 27-30 April. The charity will be…
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