Posts Tagged ‘children’
Toys from the past star in new museum exhibition
A vintage toy exhibition is currently taking place at a Scots museum. Arbuthnot Museum in Peterhead. opened in 1893 and it celebrates Peterhead’s maritime history by displaying model boats, historic photographs, whaling and Inuit artefacts and arctic animals like polar bears. The vintage toys exhibition has been launched by Aberdeenshire Council under their developmental and…
Read MoreScottish myths and legends for children
East Lothian Folk Tales for Children weave the heritage of Scotland and storytelling together to tell some of the area’s most mysterious myths and stories. Learn the story of Mary, Queen of Scots, from an old tree and discover the Skeleton Boy who made his fortune selling art. This book is packed with anecdotes perfect…
Read MoreScottish fable given new life in the 21st century
Originally a Scottish fable written in 1440 by Richard Holland, The Book of the Howlat is re-imagining of one of the poetic gems of medieval Scotland. It tells the moral story of being true to one’s own nature. Similar to the Ugly Duckling tale, this children’s book introduces the Howlat, a body-conscious young owl who…
Read MoreSpring has sprung as the little lambs appear
They’re synonymous with springtime, so perhaps that’s one of the reasons that the sight of the first lambs of the year always makes us smile. It’s certainly hard not to be enchanted by the carefree little bundles of wool that clearly take so much joy in hopping around and playing together in their fields. In…
Read MoreThe whisky distillery that has Royal approval
Lochnagar Distillery was founded in 1845 by John Begg who was granted a long lease of the Lochnagar site by Abergeldie Estate. Queen Victoria first visited Balmoral, half a mile away from the distillery, in 1848. John Begg invited Prince Albert to visit, knowing how keen he is “to make himself acquainted with all things…
Read MoreA bedtime favourite translated into Scots
Scots linguist Susan Rennie has charmingly translated the much loved children’s classic into Scots. With the delightful original artwork, the story follows the family’s adventure to find the bear as they battle through ‘Claggie mud’, ‘muckle forests’ and ‘Skirlin snawstorms’. An enjoyable re-imagining of the classic bed time story, as much fun for adults as…
Read MoreScots average £250 per month to spend after bills
People living in Scotland have just £250.94 of disposable income each month, less than £10 a day, a study has found. The recent poll, commissioned by Salary Finance, found that after paying out for their rent and mortgage, utility bills, food and other living expenses, just a small amount of ‘spare’ cash is left over…
Read MoreTaking those in need into the Scottish forests
An award-winning UK cabin holiday company has announced a new partnership with national charity the Family Holiday Association. This partnership with Forest Holidays will provide back-to-nature breaks for families coping with some of the toughest challenge’s life can bring, such as severe and long-term illness, bereavement, mental health issues, disability and domestic violence. Holidays in…
Read MoreDon’t break the law-n: garden crimes to avoid
Homeowners could be committing one of seven common criminal offences in their gardens without even realising it. Outdoor experts GardenBuildingsDirect.co.uk have revealed common criminal offences green-fingered Brits might be unwittingly committing and offered advice on how to steer clear of any legal hot water in the garden. With the weather improving and spring on the…
Read MoreThe world of play brought to life by clever design
V&A Dundee has unveiled a colourful new exhibition inspired by the principles of learning through play, and the possibilities created by exploring a back-to-basics approach to design. Designed by Gabriella Marcella, founder of Glasgow print studio RISOTTO, the new installation asks visitors to consider if limitations on form and shape help or hinder creativity. Made…
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