Posts Tagged ‘glasgow’
Seeds from tree which survived the Hiroshima atomic bomb grown in Glasgow
Seeds from a tree which survived the atomic bomb in Hiroshima are being grown in Glasgow. The precious Ginkgo Tree seeds were gifted to Glasgow City Council as part of an international peace initiative. Hiro Shimai, from Japan, is among staff at the council’s Botanic Gardens who is nurturing them. Hiro grew up around 30kms…
Read MoreAnne McAlpine discovers the power of peat in new documentary series
From the boreal peatlands of Canada, to the expansive peat plains of Finland and the beautiful blanket bogs of home – Anne McAlpine takes us on a journey exploring spectacular peatlands around the world. The BBC ALBA documentary series takes us to Iron Age bog bodies, remarkable pool systems, shielings which built communities on the…
Read MoreAlasdair Gray mural acquired for the public will go on display in Glasgow
A mural by the the late Alasdair Gray will go on display in the museum where he learnt to draw after it was acquired for the public. Painted in 1964, Cowcaddens Streetscape in the Fifties, is one of Gray’s best-known works and what he referred to as ‘my best big oil painting.’ The painting shows…
Read MoreStunning 16th century country house with indoor pool on market for less than £1m
A stunning 16th century country house is on the market for less than £1million – and comes with an indoor swimming pool. Dating from 1746, House of Craigie, is an impressive B-listed house in South Ayrshire, with views over to the islands of Arran, Ailsa Craig, Jura and as far as Ireland on a clear…
Read MoreArtistic DNA: Family of artists exhibit work together for first the time
A mother, father and their daughter are set to exhibit their artwork together for the first time. Relative Colour will showcase pieces from a range of artists and ceramicists, but front and centre will be the work of the McClenaghen family, who are exhibiting together for the first time. The exhibition will open on 10…
Read MoreArchaeologists uncover complete Neolithic cursus on the Isle of Arran
On the Isle of Arran’s south-west coast, archaeologists have begun uncovering what is believed to be the only complete Neolithic cursus in Britain. The vast rectangular enclosures at Drumadoon, which date back to between 4000 and 3000BC, would have been used for ceremonies. The Neolithic structures are usually made up of vast rectangular enclosures, with…
Read MoreCelentano’s, Glasgow: A modern Italian highlighting the joy of simple flavours done well
Ellie Forbes tries out Celentano’s, a classic Italian feast brimming with flavour. It’s a gorgeous end of summer evening as I walk through Cathedral Square on my way to a much anticipated visit to Celentano’s. Nestled near the entrance to Glasgow’s Necropolis, Chef Dean Parker and his wife Anna opened the Italian in 2021 after…
Read MoreFinalists for the McIlvanney Prize revealed
Bloody Scotland International Crime Writing Festival has revealed the finalists for the McIlvanney Prize 2023. Judges for the McIlvanney Prize 2023 – BBC Scotland presenter, Bryan Burnett, former editor of The Sunday Times Scotland, Jason Allardyce and Category Manager for Waterstones, Angie Crawford – are unanimous in their praise for all four books: Callum McSorley…
Read MorePutting on the Glasgow Girl style: Rare chance to view work of Jessie M. King
An exhibition devoted to one of the best-loved members of The Glasgow Girls has opened its doors in Glasgow. The Enchanted World of Jessie M. King presents 35 artworks by the popular artist, illustrator and designer, whose distinctive designs created a blueprint in the first few decades of the twentieth century. King’s designs epitomised the…
Read MoreIn the frame: How advice from her dying dad led Alison McWhirter to become one of UK’s leading artists
Alison McWhirter’s paintings have achieved global recognition, attracting a devoted following of private collectors. But a decade ago, things were very different for the Dumfriesshire-born Scottish painter. Alison had a secure career in teaching and publishing when her terminally ill father told her: ‘Look you’re a painter, you’ve always wanted to be a painter. So…
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