The authentic taste of Spain is coming to Edinburgh

A taste of Spain and a film are coming to Edinburgh. Attendees will be able to enjoy Spanish food and flamenco as Andalusia comes to Scotland for a gastronomic night. Edinburgh Spanish Film Festival will be screening the film April Fair on October 5m at Potterrow, at 5/6 Bristo Square. A fun fun-filled night of…

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Outlander castle drew in a large crowd for event

A Scottish castle which has featured in hit TV Outlander was back in focus last weekend. Blackness Castle, near Linlithgow, had its status as a film location with Historic Environment Scotland confirmed as it played host to their first On Location event. Shaped like a ship, it stood in for a castle in Fort William…

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Investigating an art mystery at Scottish castle

A Scottish castle featured on TV last Sunday in popular TV series Fake or Fortune? Scone Palace appeared on in last weekend’s edition when journalist Fiona Bruce and art expert Philip Mould investigate the famous portrait of Lady Elizabeth Murray and Dido Belle. The series, which looks at mysteries behind paintings, asks whether the portrait…

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Enjoy 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…

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Clock is ticking until the reveal of album of the year

The winners of the 2018 Scottish Album of the Year Award are set to be announced tonight (Thursday). The judging panel for the event has been announced, encompassing 11 tastemakers from across creative industries. The panel includes co-founder of independent record label Fast Product – Bob Last, former Strawberry Switchblade member Rose McDowall, BAFTA winning…

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School reunion at Mackintosh’s last major Glasgow work

A school reunion with a difference is taking place in Glasgow this weekend. A ‘playground medley’ of school songs performed by the Govan Allsorts Choir will be just one of the draws at this year’s Scotland Street School former pupil reunion which will take place at Scotland Street School Museum between noon–4pm this Saturday (1…

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Outlander castle is ready for visitors On Location

Visitors are invited to celebrate a Scottish castle’s status as an Outlander film location with Historic Environment Scotland’s first On Location event this weekend. Blackness Castle has been used as a filming location for a range of movies and TV shows including Outlander, where it featured as the setting for Fort William. Outlander stars Scots…

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Shortlist of 10 for Scotland’s album of the year

The shortlist for the Scottish Album of the Year has been revealed. Scotland’s national music prize, The Scottish Album of The Year (SAY) Award, has 10 enthralling albums in the running for 2018. The shortlist represents an incredibly strong, diverse and important selection of albums created by artists living and working in Scotland. The list…

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Scotland’s most memorable TV themes revealed

Scots say that when it comes to memorable television theme tunes, the old ones are the best. A survey of UK consumers was conducted by audio branding specialist PHMG, which saw Doctor Who finish on top of the pile. The Time Lord has been on our screens since 1963, with Scots actors Sylvester McCoy, David…

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Family business is on the side of the angels

Angels’ Share Glass was founded in 2013 by a father-and-daughter team in Bridge of Allan, Stirlingshire who are known for producing unique, handblown glass angels filled with whisky. Tom Young is a world-renowned glass blower and in 2005 sold his business Village Glass in anticipation of his retirement. However, his daughter Karen Somerville had a…

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