Posts Tagged ‘culture’
Royal patron officially confirmed for Scottish society’s 200th birthday
A Scottish society which marks its bicentenary in 2020 has been given Royal approval. The Royal Celtic Society has announced that HRH the Princess Royal is to be the Society’s Patron for its 200th anniversary year in 2020. Founded in 1820 by Sir Walter Scott and a group of prominent Highland gentlemen, the Society will…
Read MoreScots musicians brought together for a special Burns Night playlist
Burns Night is only a day away, and it’s easy to get into the spirit with a brand new playlist to be the perfect background to any Burns party. Music fans can get into the celebrations with a special Burns inspired playlist, launching on all streaming platforms. Warner Music Group (WMG) has teamed up with…
Read MoreFive stunning Scottish sites in the running for prestigious tourism award
Several stunning Scottish locations are in the running for a coveted award. The Old Forge, Callanish Stones, Loch Druidibeg, Luskentyre Beach and Speyside have been named as finalists in the BBC Countryfile Magazine Awards 2018, writes Stacey Wylie. The public vote is now open and runs until 5 March, and national tourism organisation, VisitScotland, is…
Read MoreGlasgow Citizens Theatre’s 50p offer is just the ticket
Glasgow’s Citizens Theatre is kicking off 2018 by offering bargain hungry fans the chance to snap up 50p tickets for the company’s production of Rona Munro’s modern classic, Bold Girls. From 10am on Saturday, 20 January, 100 tickets for Bold Girls will be available for 50p. Tickets are available across 10 performances and can only…
Read MoreEdinburgh gallery will showcase the work of two acclaimed artists
The work of two artists is being put on show at an Edinburgh gallery from this week. The Open Eye Gallery presents an exhibition of portraits by Alexander Moffat OBE RSA timed to coincide with the publication of his monograph, A View of the Nation (Luath Press). With text by Bill Hare, the book charts…
Read MoreSixties pop art classic designs coming to Scotland
An exciting new art exhibition organised by the Victoria and Albert Museum in London is coming to Scotland next month. Pop Art in Print brings together over 70 works to the Dick Institute, Kilmarnock, from the outstanding collection of Pop graphics belonging to the V&A, featuring artists such as Andy Warhol, Patrick Caulfield, Richard Hamilton,…
Read MoreHouse building firm shares the spirit of Christmas in Cambodia
Christmas spirit was alive in Cambodia thanks to a group from a Scottish housebuilding firm. A team of employees from CALA Homes have recently returned from Cambodia where they have been taking part in The Big Build project, organised by the charity, Habitat for Humanity (HFH). The Big Build seeks to help tackle poverty by…
Read MoreScottish social tourism project gives struggling families a break
We all deserve a holiday from time to time, yet there are many Scottish families who struggle to afford even a short break. The numbers make for unhappy reading: over one in three people in Scotland are unable to take a holiday and over 250,000 children live in relative poverty. Thankfully, a nationwide project coordinated…
Read MoreSurvey says Balmoral is the second-best known castle in Scotland
Balmoral Castle in Aberdeenshire is Scotland’s second best known castle, according to a new survey. Research by VisitScotland has revealed that the Queen’s Scottish holiday home scooped 53% of the vote in a list of the top ten best castles in the country, beaten only by Edinburgh Castle, which 80% of Brits were aware of.…
Read MoreTheatres throw their doors open with relaxed performances for all
The Festival City Theatres Trust once again expands its programme of relaxed performances for all. The trust runs both the Festival and King’s Theatres in Edinburgh are two of Scotland’s best-loved and most prestigious theatres. They are delighted to present its fullest ever programme of performances that embrace a relaxed approach that makes the performances…
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