Posts Tagged ‘European’
Scotland aims to turn the plastic tide on its beaches
Scotland has some of the most beautiful beaches in the UK but sadly they are not immune from the blight of litter. In the north-east of the country, communities from Fraserburgh to East Haven are being challenged to take action as part of an ambitious new project called Turning the Plastic Tide. The East Grampian Coastal…
Read MoreMeet the Skye fliers who arrived from Germany
The skies over the Isle of Skye were busier than normal recently when the island’s aerodrome hosted seven visiting aircraft from Germany. The aircraft landed as part of an organised trip arranged by Thomas Borchert, Editor-in-chief Aviation from Aero International, a monthly magazine for civil aviation based in Germany. Thomas said: ‘The visit to Skye was…
Read MoreLong-term vision required for Scottish agriculture
Scottish Land & Estates believes the country must seize the opportunity to carry out a comprehensive review of how the nation’s agricultural sector is to move forward in the long-term. The organisation made the comments as part of its response to the Scottish Government’s Stability and Simplicity consultation – examining the post-Brexit transition phase for…
Read MoreScotland prepares to celebrate its splendid heritage
Scotland is looking to its proud past, as it gears up for this year’s Heritage Awareness Day. Historic Environment Scotland (HES) is preparing for the return of Heritage Awareness Day on Thursday 20 September. This year’s celebration, taking place in the European Year of Cultural Heritage, will celebrate historic connections between Scotland and Europe, showcasing…
Read MoreYou’re invited to a wedding at this year’s Fringe
A frenzied bride on a rollercoaster journey of debauched self-discovery and empowerment is entertaining at the Fringe. Laura is an immersive debut solo tragicomedy by Elina Alminas, set at a wedding party, where the audience play the guests. It has been created as a response and rejection of the stereotypical roles women are most likely…
Read MoreNew drive to get old golf clubs used again
A Scottish-based pilot is taking the drive to reduce waste by giving unused sets of golf clubs a new lease of life. The innovative new business idea teed off earlier this year, across a number of the country’s golf clubs – and is already over-subscribed by clubs eager to take part. The garage2green scheme, a…
Read MoreVictoria Crowe’s new exhibition to open as royal portrait is unveiled
A new portrait of Prince Charles was unveiled in Scotland earlier this week. The portraint of the Prince, the Duke of Rothesay, is the work of Scottish Gallery artist Victoria Crowe and was painted at Birkhall on the Balmoral Estate earlier this year. It was unveiled in the Great Hall of the Scottish National Portrait…
Read MoreA host of golfing greats will return to St Andrews
The greatest ever field in Senior Major history is coming to Scotland next week. St Andrews’ Old Course will become the home of great rivalries this summer, as some of the greatest names in 80s, 90s and 00s golf meet again as The Senior Open, presented by Rolex. Colin Montgomerie, Sir Nick Faldo, Mark James,…
Read MoreThe Macallan’s new edition series comes to the four
The fourth release in The Macallan’s Edition Series has been released. This is an annual limited edition series that explores the Macallan’s approach to whisky making and exposes the detail of its creation, showcasing the skill of its whisky makers. The Edition Series are a unique selection of oak cask styles are combined to yield…
Read MoreGaelic events celebrated at Glasgow festival
A cultural festival is taking place in Glasgow next month, to tie in with the arrival of international athletes at the Glasgow 2018 European Championships. Festival 2018 will run from August 2-12, and will feature a dynamic cultural programme, which includes a number of great events from Gaelic Arts. Naming the Tree (Ag ainmeachadh na…
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