Posts Tagged ‘feature’
Can you cut it and be a cake baking champ?
Cake Fest Perth and Kinross is back for a second ‘slice of the action’ in 2018 as part of the annual Winter Festival celebrations. After a deliciously spectacular inaugural event in 2017, bakers of all abilities, from beginner to expert, are again being invited to take up their wooden spoons and contribute to this year’s event, by reproducing their favourite…
Read MoreEnjoy some Fizz on the Forth as the sun sets
Everyone enjoys a memorable view with a difference – and that’s now available on the River Forth. Sightseeing company Maid of the Forth has launched Fizz on the Forth – a new sunset cruise, featuring music from acclaimed performer Cailean McLean, as the sun sets over Edinburgh, the Lothians and Fife. Taking place on Saturday…
Read MoreLife drawing comes to Scottish Maritime Museum
Scottish Maritime Museum will swap shipping for stripping as it hosts a Life Drawing with All The Young Nudes event. The Scottish Maritime Museum’s vast, Victorian glass roofed Linthouse will be the scene for an extraordinary after hours sketching event on Friday, 31 August. One of the highlights of the Museum’s art inspired events and…
Read MoreLimited editions for National Burger Day in Glasgow
Three of Glasgow’s top restaurants have come together to bring high-rollers the ultimate feast for National Burger Day tomorrow. The Butchershop, The Spanish Butcher and Hutchesons City Grill, part of the RUSK & RUSK hospitality and lifestyle group, has launched a limited-edition selection, available from today until Sunday, 26 August. The feature luxurious burgers crafted…
Read MoreDeveloper is all set to launch a trio of new showhomes
Two idyllic developments offering the ‘best of both worlds’ are set to launch their new showhomes in East Lothian later this month. CALA Homes (East) will be presenting two new showhomes at Letham Views in Haddington next Saturday, 25 August. The Gullane development, Fentoun Green, will also welcome its new showhome on the same day.…
Read MoreFour new books about Shetland’s War to be launched
The first of four books about Shetland’s role in the First World War will be launched later this month. The are being published by Shetland Library in partnership with the Shetland Museum and Archives. In 1916, Shetland brothers Charlie and Willie Abernethy served together in the trenches at the Somme as ordinary soldiers in the…
Read MoreExhibition will showcase popular artist’s work
An in-demand artist is to stage an exhibition of her work next week. Florin’s Glendale Gallery will showcase exhibition of original paintings, prints and beautiful gifts and stationery by renowned Northumberland artist, Mary Ann Rogers. Mary Ann’s artwork is sought after across the length and breadth of the country and this exhibition is her first…
Read MoreExclusive evening at the National Wallace Monument
The National Wallace Monument is to commemorate the Battle of Stirling Bridge. An exclusive evening event will take place at the monument in Stirling, to commemorate the battle on 11 September. The Knock on History’s Door event will give visitors the chance to see the monument in a new light as they explore the building.…
Read MoreThe controversial question of Oxfords v Brogues
Wearing brogues in town… is it a cardinal sin? Archie Hume of A Hume Country Clothing tackles the thorny question of footwear etiquette. Recently, on a rare quiet evening at home, I found myself watching the spy spoof film Kingsman with Colin Firth. It’s an entertaining enough caper. The Kingsmen are a band of exceptionally…
Read MoreHandy hints to keep your garden going during the heat
The effects of this summer’s blistering heat and dry weather has been showing up on the greens of Carnoustie with The Open. The normally verdant fairways have been a shade of burnt yellow, with green areas hard to find, showing just what a warm summer it’s been so far. The weather has hit many Scots…
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