Posts Tagged ‘education’
A tribute to the fallen at Edinburgh Castle
The centenary of the end of the First World War will be marked by an exhibition in Edinburgh Castle, starting tomorrow (Friday). It will be held in the castle’s National War Museum, and will highlight the history and significance of the poppy as a symbol of remembrance. Featuring loans from Poppy Scotland and the Lady…
Read MoreDirectors are honoured at annual awards
The achievements of Scotland’s top business directors were honoured at the IoD Scotland Director of the Year Awards. Held at the Crowne Plaza Glasgow, 14 outstanding leaders collected Director of the Year Awards, celebrating the best in business across nine key director categories and five regional categories, including the family business category, a new addition…
Read MoreGet creative with the little ones during the holidays
Parents looking for something to do with their children during the Easter holidays can have fun and enjoy an educational experience too. A host of activities have been lined up by the National Galleries of Scotland, with brand new family activities to celebrate. Come rain or shine, keep little ones engaged and entertained with even more fun…
Read MoreBusinesses who do their bit for education and conservation
Scottish businesses who do their bit for conservation and the environment, as well as education, have been honoured at the Scottish Rural Awards. The awards are the ultimate benchmark of success in Scotland’s countryside, highlighting the enterprise, skill and innovation of those who live and work in rural areas. Last night’s event, held at Dynamic…
Read MoreProny Farmhouse offers quiet living by a river
Prony Farmhouse is a charming extended and modernised home in an idyllic location beside the River Gairn. Set in a beautiful position within the Cairngorm National Park in Glen Gairn, Strutt and Parker offer for sale a pretty renovated and extended farmhouse. Prony Farmhouse is a superb country residence offering spacious and modern accommodation. Since…
Read MoreRural excellence in Scotland will be honoured
Excellence in Scotland’s countryside is to be honoured next week at the Scottish Rural Awards. They are a celebration of the enterprise, innovation, dedication and community spirit of those who live in rural Scotland. Now in their fourth year, the Scottish Rural Awards are partnered by Scottish Field and the Scottish Countryside Alliance, in association…
Read MoreMatilda musical will cast its spell in Edinburgh
The musical version of Roald Dahl’s much-loved Matilda is coming to Edinburgh – and tickets go on sale next week. The Royal Shakespeare Company has announced that the UK and Ireland tour of Matilda The Musical will extend into 2019, including Edinburgh, accompanied by a specially devised education programme, Change My Story, for schools. Winner…
Read MoreScots writer returns from Oz but snow ends his World Book Day events
A Scottish writer who flew 10,000 miles to continue his world book tour found his plans thwarted by the Beast from the East. The snow storm which has struck Scotland meant that Stuart Reid, author of the Gorgeous George series of children’s books, flew 10,124 miles from Adelaide, Australia back home, to be stopped by…
Read MoreMasterChef winner will headline this year’s Taste of Shetland festival
Scotland’s national chef is to headline this year’s Taste of Shetland Festival. Gary Maclean, MasterChef: The Professionals Champion and Scotland’s first ever national chef, will be demonstrating his inspirational culinary skills at this year’s event. The festival takes place from 5-7 October, and Gary – a huge fan of Shetland and a passionate advocate for…
Read MoreFeathered friends feature in new exhibition of artistic work
An exhibition of work by the Society of Wildlife Artists opens this weekend. The SWLA has chosen the Donald Watson Gallery at Waterson House, the headquarters of the Scottish Ornithologists’ Club (SOC) in Aberlady to host the event, running from 17 February. A well-known ornithologist and bird artist, Donald was a founder member of both…
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