Posts Tagged ‘culture’
Drumlanrig Castle gears up for its Christmas fair
The picturesque Drumlanrig Castle and Country Estate has been sprinkled with festive magic and will be lit up red and green for the return of its Christmas fair later this month. A marquee located at the front of the castle will host the annual festive fair with an array of craft, gift and food stalls…
Read MoreSailing stories on film at the Scottish Maritime Museum
The Scottish Maritime Museum launches a collection of short films reflecting on life around local shipyards in the last century. A new collection of personal stories reflecting on life lived around the shipyards and marine industries of Irvine and Garnock Valley during the last century is now screening at the Scottish Maritime Museum on Irvine…
Read MoreTiree Music Festival gives island £6.4 million boost
Tiree Music Festival has revealed that the event has contributed £6.4 million to the island economy in the last 10 years. The figure comes as it gears up to release early bird tickets for its eleventh edition between 10 and 12 July 2020. Early bird tickets for Tiree Music Festival 2020 are due to go…
Read MoreOne week until dinosaurs light up at Edinburgh Zoo
Dinosaurs are set to invade Edinburgh next week. The Royal Zoological Society of Scotland’s award-winning Giant Lanterns will be lighting up Edinburgh Zoo from Friday 15 November. Final preparations are now taking place for the wildlife conservation charity’s 47-night extravaganza which is back for a third year with a brand new theme. Giant Lanterns Lost…
Read MoreMore than 7000 watched Samhuinn Fire Festival
Thousands gathered to watch winter triumph over summer last night at the immersive Samhuinn Fire Festival in Edinburgh’s city centre. A crowd of more than 7,000 climbed Calton Hill to see 250 volunteers re-imagine the Celtic New Year with a modern twist. Performers embellished the traditional holiday with fire spinning, drumming, acrobatics and interactive theatre,…
Read MoreThree days until reopening after multi-million revamp
Aberdeen Art Gallery is set to reopen this weekend following a once-in a lifetime £34.6million investment to create a major cultural attraction in the heart of the Granite City. This world-class arts complex, which aims to be a must-visit attraction for both local residents and tourists alike, will throw its new doors open to the…
Read MoreGo on a strange (but wonderful) journey
It’s been over 40 years since Tim Curry donned his suspenders, corset and fishnets in his legendary role as Dr. Frank-N- Furter. But judging by the crowd at The Edinburgh Playhouse last night, the cult phenomenon that is The Rocky Horror Picture Show is very much alive and well. Richard O’Brien’s musical comedy horror has…
Read MoreTourism leader appointed at new whisky attraction
One of the UK’s most respected culture, leisure and tourism business leaders has been appointed to run the new global flagship visitor attraction for Johnnie Walker. Barbara Smith will join Diageo as general manager of the Johnnie Walker Princes Street visitor experience in Edinburgh and will also be responsible for running the company’s network of…
Read MoreAn indispensible guide to historical Orkney
Despite lying only 20 miles north of mainland Scotland, for much of its history Orkney has related more to Scandinavian culture. Its particular ecosystem means there is a wealth of settlements for archaeologists and historians to explore. Caroline Wickham-Jones, a renowned expert on the island, introduces its history and outlines major places of interest for…
Read MoreWill you dress your pet up this Halloween?
A sixth of Scottish pet-owners are planning on dressing their pet up for Halloween. When it comes to costume choices, pet owners have been inspired by politics on both sides of the Atlantic, with Donald Trump and Boris Johnson topping the list of dog outfits this year. Pet owners are also taking inspiration from celebrity…
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