Posts Tagged ‘Fife’
Andrew Carnegie: Gold key given to philanthropist celebrates theatre makeover
A gold key given to philanthropist Andrew Carnegie when he opened a much-loved theatre is going on show to mark the venue’s refurbishment. The keepsake was one of two presented to VIP guests when Kirkcaldy’s Adam Smith Theatre – recently given a £7.8 million makeover – was inaugurated in 1899. Keys were gifted to the…
Read MoreBrooch made by the Bohemian craftsman Karel Nekola to go on display
A ceramic brooch made by the Bohemian craftsman who created an iconic Scottish pottery brand is being exhibited near where he worked. The floral-patterned keepsake, which Wemyss Ware designer Karel Nekola gifted to his wife more than 100 years ago, is being loaned to Kirkcaldy Galleries by his granddaughter. The brooch’s vibrant cabbage rose motif…
Read MoreWhisky news round up: New expressions
Fettercairn has unveiled the fourth annual release of their limited-edition 16 Year Old expression. The dram offers a finely balanced spirit that accentuates the distillery’s unique tropical style. Bottled at 46.4% ABV, it presents with a rich, golden amber, in natural colour. To smell, warm aromas of tropical fruit are layered with berry fruits, rich…
Read MoreSt Leonards students celebrate outstanding GCSE results
St Leonards School has celebrated another excellent set of GCSE results this month with an impressive 92.1% of qualifications awarded grades 9-4 (equivalent to A*-C), far exceeding the national average. The school in St Andrews, Fife, has a reputation for academic excellence, and also recently achieved another record set of International Baccalaureate (IB) Diploma and…
Read MoreBusinessman is set to row 3,000 miles across the Atlantic
A Fife businessman is set to embark on an epic solo adventure which will see him row 3,000 miles across the Atlantic. Henry Cheape, from Balgove Larder in St Andrews, plans to take on the challenge to raise £250,000 for conservation and environment charities. Known as the World’s Toughest Row, the challenge starts in December…
Read MoreEdinburgh author Sarah Byrom releases new memoir
A tribute to her childhood and celebrating the ‘bonkerness’ of daily family life, Sarah Byrom’s new memoir is a real treasure. Marmalade Raspberries & Albrecht – a Poetry Prose Memoir is a labour of love for the author. It took over a year to write but 13 years to publish. The book is an illustrated…
Read MoreTop five great value summer Champagnes
One of Scotland’s leading Champagne experts has revealed his top five great-value cuvées for any summer occasion. Peter Crawford, from Balmerino, Fife, is co-founder of Sip Champagnes, the online retailer dedicated to sourcing and supplying small-batch, handcrafted Champagne. With a personal collection of over 4,000 bottles and more than 20 years experience, Peter is one…
Read MoreRenowned sea captain’s watch makes well-timed return to museum
A pocket watch owned by a daring maritime hero has gone on show to mark the 100th anniversary of his death. The silver timepiece, which belonged to Cutty Sark captain George Moodie, is being exhibited in the town where his naval career began. Also on display at Kirkcaldy Galleries is a print and a model…
Read MoreStar of Edinburgh’s Royal Military Tattoo makes it to Britain’s Got Talent semi-final
A talented musician who wowed crowds at last year’s Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo has become the only Scot to make it through to the Britain’s Got Talent live semi-finals. Dad-of-one Cammy Barnes, 32, won over the BGT judges with a passionate performance of Olivia Rodrigo’s ‘Drivers Licence’ and will now vie for a place in…
Read MoreLandscape artist Helen Glassford gets to the heart of slow living in new exhibition
As a landscape artist Helen Glassford is used to noticing the simple beauty of the wild and remote places that inspires her art. With her new solo exhibition opening just days away, Helen now hopes to help her audience cherish the smaller moments too. Helen will launch her newest show landscape paintings ‘Every Waking Moment’…
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