Posts Tagged ‘dance’
Edinburgh International Children’s Festival turns 30
The Edinburgh International Children’s Festival returns from 25 May to 2 June with an exciting programme of theatre and dance for children and young people. This year, the Festival celebrates its 30th birthday and the excellent line-up has already attracted over 12,000 bookers, including 6,200 schools pupils over the 9 days. This milestone Festival programme…
Read MoreMarking the Macallan’s Best Scotch Experiences
Whisky lovers throughout the world are celebrating their love of a dram through a unique celebration of innovative, interactive and engaging whisky serves. The Macallan has announced the launch of The World’s Best Scotch Experiences, marking the love of a dram around the world. Through this series, viewers will be provided a never-before-seen look into…
Read MoreCelebration to mark World Fair Trade Day
A major Fair Trade concert and ceilidh will be taking place this weekend to celebrate World Fair Trade Day 2019 and Scotland as a Fair Trade Nation. Being held at the Usher Hall, Edinburgh, this Saturday, 11 May, it will showcase a mix of local talent and international musicians; stalls selling Fair Trade crafts, artisan…
Read MoreFestivals unite to promote their arts events
Two of Scotland’s best-loved cultural events are joining forces to promote Dumfries and Galloway as a centre of high-quality contemporary arts. In May and June this year Dumfries & Galloway Arts Festival and Spring Fling open studios will be offering around 200 opportunities to enjoy a huge variety visual art and craft plus high quality…
Read MoreA celebration of old Scottish traditions
The 31st Scottish International Storytelling Festival will celebrate old traditions and new connections. Showcasing how music, dance and story communicate shared experiences that are ‘Beyond Words’, the event will run from 19–31 October. In this UN International Year of Indigenous Languages, First Nation and Scottish tradition bearers will share their heritage, while contemporary narratives of…
Read MoreSpring has sprung with the Scottish Ballet
How to celebrate the Scottish Ballet’s 50th anniversary… With tutus and tiaras? Princes and princesses? Glass slippers and fairy godmothers? Think again. Bucking the trend, the Scottish Ballet put on a riotous party, bursting with energy and colour, to see in their fifth decade of dancing. The explosive two-part show, Spring! – which refers to…
Read MoreAll set for the 18th Moniaive Folk Festival
A Scottish village is offering its annual invitation for music lovers to come along and enjoy the some of the best sounds on the folk circuit. The Moniaive Folk Festival, which celebrates its 18th anniversary from 10 to 12 May, is a much-loved feature in the country’s live music calendar. This year it offers a…
Read MoreA new double bill from Scottish Dance Theatre
Scottish Dance Theatre is to present a new production as part of a double bill next month. Renowned choreographer Emanuel Gat creates new work The Circle with the company as the critically acclaimed RITUALIA, choreographed by Colette Sadler, returns to Scottish stages. Scottish Dance Theatre will debut The Circle on Friday 3 May at Dundee…
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 MoreHighland Games will be the biggest and best yet
This year’s Inverness Highland Games and Gala weekend is being expanded with a number of new events being added to the city’s summer season. The festivities will commence on Friday, 19 July, with performances in Northern Meeting Park Arena featuring the City of Inverness Pipe Band; the Elizabeth Fraser School of Highland Dancing and members…
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