Posts Tagged ‘culture’
The light fantastic comes to Edinburgh Castle
History is set to come to life at Edinburgh Castle this winter, as the iconic landmark is illuminated with tales from Scotland’s past. A mesmerising 90-minute journey of light, sound and wonder, entitled Castle of Light, will treat guests to an evening of dazzling animations, never seen before at the castle in its 900 year…
Read MoreSurrealist work bought by National Galleries of Scotland
Scotland’s national art collection has acquired its first painting by spellbinding surrealist Dorothea Tanning. This new addition to the collection has been purchased with assistance from the Henry and Sula Walton Fund and Art Fund. The captivating painting by Tanning (1910-2012), created at a turning-point in her career and kept in her possession for the…
Read MoreMilitary tattoo boss announces he will step down
The man responsible for the Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo is to step down from the role next year, after a decade in the post. Brigadier David Allfrey has announced that he will retire from his role as chief executive and producer at the end of 2020, just days after the final of 2019’s spectacular show.…
Read MoreNew York Tartan Day to welcome parade members
Tartan Day has become one of the biggest celebrations in New York – and the 2020 celebration of all things Scottish is set to be just as big. April 6 has been officially – by Presidential Proclamation – designated as National Tartan Day in the United States. A day for recognising Scottish and Scottish-American contributions…
Read MoreBid to bring the Stone of Destiny back to Perthshire
Could the Stone of Destiny be returning to Perthshire? Perth & Kinross Council’s request to house the Stone in a new museum in Perth is being considered by the Commissioners for the Safeguarding of the Regalia and the Scottish Government is now hosting an engagement exercise to gauge public opinion on the location of the…
Read MoreSir Jackie Stewart to open new Jim Clark museum
Sir Jackie Stewart OBE will be joined by three-time Le Mans winner Allan McNish and a display of Lotus cars for the official opening of the new Jim Clark Motorsport Museum on Thursday, 29 August. The event will start at noon, with Sir Jackie privately touring the museum before unveiling a plaque outside at around…
Read MoreProclaimers named one of the UK’s top driving songs
The Proclaimers’ song I’m Gonna Be (500 Miles) has been named as one of the top 10 driving songs in Britain. Craig and Charlie Reid’s 1988 hit came joint ninth in a poll by Budget UK car rental www.budget.co.uk, which reveals that for a third of Brits, Queen’s Bohemian Rhapsody is the most popular choice…
Read MoreArgyllshire Gathering prepares for the games
Some of the best bagpipers, strongest men, highest jumpers and top dancers in the world will take part in the Argyllshire Gathering’s Oban Games tomorrow (Thursday). The 148th staging of the event, being held in Mossfield Park, will kick-off with the March of the Stewards, led by a mass band of competing pipers, from Station…
Read MoreA collection of a Gaelic family’s works of poetry
The Glendale Bairds is an epic collection which brings to life the celebrated works and biography of Gaelic poet Niall Macleòid, as well as the unsung poetry of Macleòid’s brother, Iain Dubh, and their father, Dòmhnall Nan Òran. Together, the Macleòids tackle a plethora of themes, from the bare rudiments of human existence – love,…
Read MoreTwo new Game of Thrones Scotch whiskies on the way
Two new Game of Thrones whiskies are to be released – Johnnie Walker – A Song of Ice and Johnnie Walker – A Song of Fire. The Johnnie Walker team and HBO Licensing & Retail are introducing two new Scotch whiskies to the realm in honor of the enduring legacy of the critically acclaimed HBO…
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