Posts Tagged ‘children’
Orkney Distillery and visitor centre now ready to open
The Orkney Distillery and visitor centre will officially open in Kirkwall this week, creating a major new tourist attraction for the islands. Two years in the planning, the new facility – which has created six local jobs – represents the realisation of the owners’ dream. Sited on Kirkwall’s historic harbour front, the two-storey distillery and…
Read MoreLidl supports STV Children’s Appeal with biscuit sales
Lidl will donate proceeds from the sale of its MacAllister’s biscuits and oatcakes to the STV Children’s Appeal. Packs of the biscuits, including dark chocolate gingers, coconut and treacle oat biscuits and apple and cranberry oat biscuits are on sale across all 95 Scottish Lidl stores. Ross Millar, regional director for Scotland at Lidl UK,…
Read MoreCelebrate the best dad jokes with Fred MacAulay and Tomatin
Scots comedian Fred MacAulay is marking Father’s Day with the most groan-tastic dad gags. The dad-of-three delivered the results of a nationwide survey conducted by Tomatin Distillery, one of the fastest growing brands in the UK. Tomatin surveyed more than 1000 people from all corners of the UK to find the winning dad-themed one liner, which doesn’t disappoint.…
Read MoreFamily comfort and style, with bedrooms to the four
A wonderful four bedroom family home offering space and comfort is now available. Galbraith present the property to the market, on Boglily Road, Kirkcaldy. Built in 1924 of white painted rendered walls under a series of red tiled roofs, with various dormers, 21 Boglily Road has an attractive façade approached by a protruding porch. The…
Read MoreEnjoy the Taste but remove the Waste of Grampian
Aberdeenshire Council is aiming to help tackle the Waste of Grampian at this year’s Taste of Grampian food and drink festival. Now in its 19th year, the established event, which takes place on the first Saturday of June each year, has seen a significant increase in exhibitors and visitors, including a growing offering of evening entertainment…
Read MoreMonty Python songwriter to rock Scotland with The Rutles
There’s a chance to relive the heady days of Rutlemania this weekend, when The Rutles perform in Scotland this weekend. Widely known as the Pre-Fab Four, The Rutles have also been called a ‘Beatles parody group’, a charge which is sometimes strenuously denied. The Rutles were originally formed as a spoof by Bonzo Dog Doo-Dah…
Read MoreGreat storytelling is just out of this world
What’s the story? Three classic Doctor Who stories from the 1960s, 1970s and 1980s have been given the audiobook treatment. This trio of adventures in time and space were originally novelised during the seventies and eighties, but are now brought to vivid life thanks to some dynamic narration and fantastic sound design. Highlights Genesis of…
Read MoreMarking 450 years since Mary Queen of Scots’ departure
A number of events are being held to mark the 450th anniversary of Mary Queen of Scots’ flight from Scotland and arrival in England. After Mary lost the Battle of Langside in Glasgow on 13 May 1568 and fled south, she took rest and refreshments at Sanquhar before going on further south, finally spending her…
Read MoreGet ready for some fantastic inflatable fun
Fun and laughs are in store this summer when the longest continuous inflatable obstacle course in the world returns to Scotland. The new Labyrinth Challenge, which is over 1,000ft long and includes more than 30 fun obstacles in five-themed zones, comes to the BT Murrayfield Stadium in Edinburgh this June. The pop-up attraction, owned and…
Read MoreCelebrate an old Gaelic festival with family fun
With grey skies, snow and cold winds, it just hasn’t felt like spring at all. Almond Valley have always gone big for Easter but with the horrible weather, guests have missed out on the fun. The family attraction have taken matters into their own hands and are offering visitors something else to celebrate – a…
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