Posts Tagged ‘Dundee’
The late Alan Bean was the Scotsman on the moon
Artist Alan Bean was part of the second lunar landing – and in tribute to his Scots ancestry, he took a swatch of MacBean tartan with him. Sadly, in May this year, Alan passed away at the age of 88. Prior to his death, Alan was an artist, who liked to paint figures set in…
Read MoreWhen Black Bun meets Black Friday, this is the result
In Scotland, we all know about black bun – but it has a brand new meaning today! Apex Hotels have turned up the heat in the kitchen this year for Black Friday, and for one weekend only are offering black brioche burgers. All of Apex’s six Scottish hotels are offering shoppers the chance to fuel…
Read MoreRising costs are biggest fear in Scots hotel sector
The fear of rising costs – caused by inflation, business rates, staffing and online travel agency (OTA) fees – is the biggest threat facing the hotel sector in Scotland according to industry experts. Just under half of those surveyed at Addleshaw Goddard’s inaugural Scottish Hotels Conference in Edinburgh prioritised rising costs (46%) ahead of an…
Read MoreRobots and videogames to feature at the V&A
V&A Dundee’s 2019 international exhibition programme will feature videogames, robots and the future of design. Scotland’s first design museum will celebrate the design and culture of contemporary videogames with the V&A’s spectacular show Videogames: Design/Play/Disrupt, which will run from 20 April to 8 September 2019. This is the first exhibition to fully consider the complexity…
Read MoreMajor exhibitions revealed for Scotland in 2019
A huge year lies ahead for National Museums Scotland. The completion of the transformation of the National Museum of Scotland’s iconic Victorian building in Edinburgh and a diverse and world-class programme of exhibitions means a fascinating world of discovery is ready. The 2019 programme will feature the unveiling of three new permanent galleries at the…
Read MoreV&A opening helping Fife property market
A Scottish property consultancy says the property market in Fife is boosted by strong and perennial demand for country cottages – and the V&A in Dundee is having a positive knock on effect. This in turn, according to Galbraith, is leading to higher sales volumes and faster sales than in many other parts of Scotland.…
Read MoreProperty prices continue to rise ahead of Brexit
Scottish house prices have continued to rise in 2018, according to the latest quarterly figures from an estate agency. But there are signs that uncertainty over Brexit will damage the market in the coming months, according to Rettie and Co. Their latest report says house prices in Scotland have continued to rise in 2018, up…
Read MoreSt Andrew’s Day to be a celebration of fairness
A collective celebration of arts, culture and social causes is coming to Scotland to mark St Andrew’s Day. The first nationwide Fair Saturday will take place on Saturday, 1 December, extending St Andrew’s Day with a festival of cultural events that promote fairness and sharing while raising funds for good causes. Originating in Spain in…
Read MoreRiverside views from a farmhouse conversion
A farmhouse which has been beautifully extended and offering magnificent views is now available. Presented for sale by Galbraith, Carpow Farmhouse is a delightful country property enjoying impressive views over the surrounding countryside, down to the River Tay and north to the Sidlaw hills. The original cottage, of stone construction under a slated roof has…
Read MoreDundee set for North Hop food and drink festival
A popular Scottish themed food and drink festival is preparing to take up residence inside a giant pop-up marquee at Apex City Hotel in Dundee later this month. The 1,125 square metre marquee is set to host a series of unique events and festivals, including Spirit of North Hop Dundee, celebrating Scottish spirits and much…
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