Posts Tagged ‘cinema’
The perfect book for the Scottish film buff
The evolution of Scottish film culture resides in industrial, creative and critical changes since the 1970s. Reconsidering well-known films, such as The Last King of Scotland, as well as uncovering the overlooked, this refreshingly readable, if surprisingly expensive, book explores the diversity of Scottish culture portrayed in film. An essential for any student of British…
Read MoreA newly-built country home with stunning views
An attractive modern country home with fine views is now for sale. Built in 2007 by the current owners, Coylebrae House is a two storey traditionally built house with single storey projections, finished with white render under a tiled roof. Presented by Galbraith, it has been expertly designed for modern day living and entertaining with…
Read MoreA stylish arrival point in line for Princes Square
Visitors to Glasgow’s award-winning shopping and leisure destination, Princes Square, will be getting a new welcome soon when a stylish new entrance is unveiled. Work on a new arrival experience for one of the city’s best loved retail and leisure destinations is scheduled to begin on the 11th of August and is expected to be…
Read MorePopular snow holiday camps to run this summer
Whatever the weather this coming summer, there’s no reason to pack away the skis or snowboard. Back by popular demand are the fun-packed Snow Factor Kids Holiday Camps at Snow Factor, near Glasgow. Running throughout the summer school holidays, the camps are perfect for keeping 7 to 15-year-olds active and helping budding skiers and snowboarders…
Read MoreFather’s Day cinema membership – and free cocktails too
A Father’s Day which combines two of dads’ favourite things is available this year – whisky and films! Laphroaig whisky, the only single malt to have a royal warrant from HRH The Prince of Wales, has partnered with Picturehouse Cinemas to offer members free cocktails from Father’s Day weekend and beyond – making now the…
Read MoreMammoths set for a visit to Scotland this summer
Over 40 prehistoric animals – from woolly mammoths to dire wolves – are coming to Scotland this summer. The beasts will take over Glasgow this summer, as Europe’s first ever animatronic Ice Age experience Ice Age: The Lost Kingdom comes to Rouken Glen Park from 22 June–14 July. Families will be transported back 70,000 years…
Read MoreAudiences flocked to Scotland’s silent film festival
This year’s five-day HippFest silent film festival was another huge success. The event, held at Scotland’s oldest purpose-built cinema in Bo’ness, The Hippodrome, had seven completely sold out shows and saw a 17% increase in their ticket sales. The Hippodrome Silent Film Festival, or the HippFest, is Scotland’s only silent film festival and took place…
Read MoreA luxurious home with cinema room and pool
A rare chance has arisen to buy a stunning and unique family home featuring a pristine condition – with fabulous swimming pool and panoramic countryside views. The Coach House, Nettlingflat, Heriot, Borders, is a five bedroom home presented to the market by Warners. This is a beautiful family home featuring a pristine condition, light filled…
Read MoreGlasgow couples among the most generous daters in the UK
As Valentine’s day approaches, the pressure to organise a showstopper of a date night can really build up. You might take this as an opportunity to impress the other half with your cooking skills at home or perhaps you both prefer to skip the hassle and enjoy a take away while curled up on the…
Read MoreThe secrets of Scottish dating are revealed
They say that food is the language of love, however survey results revealed that more than a QUARTER of Aberdeen’s singletons say that a coffee shop is the top destination for a first date. And in Glasgow, more than half of the city’s single population (58%) have confessed to suffering from first date jitters as they…
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