Posts Tagged ‘culture’
Still Game star is in the pink to kick off 2018 in real style
Sanjeev Kohli showed he was Still Game this week when he unveiled a bold new tartan for Edinburgh’s Hogmanay celebrations. The vibrant new tartan for Edinburgh’s Hogmanay 2018 captures the festival’s spirit of dynamism, celebration and energy, fusing traditional and contemporary Scottish culture with bold design. Edinburgh’s Hogmanay partnered with innovative Scottish clothing brand, Slanj,…
Read MoreApartment-style living facility celebrates its 21st birthday
Aberdeen’s Skene House Holburn is inviting guests to help mark its 21st anniversary celebration. Aberdeen’s original HotelSuites, where the benefits of apartment-style living and hotel services are combined, is inviting guests to help it celebrates its 21st anniversary this month. The much-loved accommodation near the city centre’s West End has been offering business and tourism…
Read MoreBringing a film classic back to life for the 21st century
A rarely-seen silent film adaptation of The Last of the Mohicans is to be shown at a festival in Scotland next year. The Hippodrome Silent Film Festival (HippFest) will open its 2018 programme with a rare screening of The Last of the Mohicans – the 1920 original adaptation of James Fenimore Cooper’s classic novel accompanied…
Read MoreArts and sculpture trails are being brought to life
Inspirational work will begin soon to bring heritage and arts sculpture trails to life. Trails and Tales is set to open in East Dunbartonshire in March, writes Olivia Dobson. The arts and heritage learning programme is being created by the East Dunbartonshire Leisure and Culture Trust (EDLC), the programme unites artists groups and residents to…
Read MoreCalifornia: Variety is the spice of life
A series of recent tastings have reminded Peter Ranscombe about the diversity of wines available from California. ONE of the most-exciting aspects of visiting California back in March was learning about the wide variety of grapes being grown in the golden state. As I wrote at the time, there’s far more to Cali than over-oaked…
Read MoreVoting opens to decide the nation’s #ScotWord
Edinburgh’s Hogmanay has launched a nationwide vote to ask Scotland to choose its #ScotWord from a selection which have been made by the young people of Scotland. Young people have been the driving force behind #ScotWord from the outset of the campaign and in this exciting final phase now lead in widening the discussion around…
Read MoreThe race is on to find the Twelve Days of Christmas totem poles
Twelve unique and striking totem pole sculptures have been placed across Aberdeen city centre – and the hunt is on to find them. Created by local chainsaw carver, Gary Shand, the carvings depict the popular carol, The Twelve Days of Christmas. First launched Christmas 2016, the trail is a popular challenge for all ages. Aberdeen…
Read MoreTuning in for the 2017 Scots Trad Music Awards
The stars of the Scottish traditional music scene are set to be honoured this weekend. The MG ALBA Scots Trad Music Awards 2017 will be presented on Saturday night, at a glitzy award ceremony in Paisley’s Lagoon Centre, as Paisley bids for UK City of Culture 2021. The night will be jam-packed with live performances…
Read MoreChristmas at the Botanics opens
Edinburgh’s newest festive event, Christmas at the Botanics, opened on Friday 24 November unveiling a series of light installations along a one-mile illuminated trail. Providing a magical experience for all the family, Christmas at the Botanics runs for 29 nights on selected dates until Saturday 30 December. Regius keeper of the Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh,…
Read MoreGiant advent calendar offers lots of treats in Edinburgh
An advent calendar with a difference is coming to Edinburgh. Historic Environment Scotland’s John Sinclair House will be the first of a number of buildings across the capital celebrating the festive season by throwing open its doors for 24 Doors of Advent, as part of Edinburgh’s Christmas programme. John Sinclair House, which is home to…
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