Posts Tagged ‘heritage’
A real treasure trove of holy hideaways
Dixe Wills’ latest quirky travel guide chronicles 60 of Britain’s smallest churches. One chapel halfway down a remote Pembrokeshire cliff is so tiny that the congregation has to sit outside for the annual service. Scottish gems include the frescoed apse in Hoselaw Chapel, Croick Church in Ardgay with its moving messages scratched on the windows…
Read MoreNTS looking for new board of trustees members
Members of the National Trust for Scotland are being offered the opportunity to apply to join the election process for the charity’s board of trustees. From coastlines to castles, art to architecture, wildlife to wilderness, the Trust cares for heritage sites across Scotland and Trustees will play a key role aiding the Trust in encouraging…
Read MoreThis year’s Cordis Prize is heading to Norway
The winner of world’s biggest prize for tapestry, The Cordis Prize, has been announced. From a shortlist of 17 artworks by 16 artists will be considered for the £8000 prize the winner selected is Brita Been from Norway whose work Vine wowed the judging panel. Measuring an impressive 250 x 245cm Vine is a joyous…
Read MoreA piece of Scottish history goes to help fair trade
A piece of Paisley’s illustrious thread making past is set to transform production for a fair trade organisation in Cambodia. The historic dye vat, once used in Paisley’s famous Coats mills, is being gifted to fair trade thread maker Villageworks, who create products using the Coats thread, as well as producing the world’s first fair…
Read MoreKeep your dog under control in lambing season
Dog walkers are being urged to keep their pets on a lead if they are near sheep in the coming weeks. Having respect for farming and crofting enterprises by acting responsibly with dogs this spring is a must. The Scottish Outdoor Access Code is very clear when it comes to the responsibilities that dog owners…
Read MoreFormer station house project in funding boost
Plans to bring a former railway station house back into community use have been given a significant boost of over £150,000. Scottish Borders Council, working in partnership with Stow Community Trust, have been awarded £156,000 from the Regeneration Capital Grant Fund, delivered in partnership between Scottish Government and COSLA/Local Authorities, for the restoration of the…
Read MoreRare chance to explore the depths of Caledonian Canal
Visitors are being offered the chance to learn about the engineering, history and wildlife of the historic Caledonian Canal and catch a glimpse of the waterway as they’ve never seen it before – without water. As part of its wide-ranging programme of winter maintenance, Scottish Canals have reduced the water level of over seven kilometres…
Read MoreSaving the bridge between Scotland and England
Work to restore a historic bridge between Scotland and England could begin early next year, if funding is approved in May. Built in 1820, the Union Chain Bridge is the oldest operational suspension bridge in the world still carrying vehicles, and through securing National Lottery support, it is anticipated that the bridge project can also…
Read MoreTamdhu will take off with airport exclusive
Tamdhu has launched its first ever airport exclusive Tamdhu Single Cask Speyside Single Malt whisky in partnership with Edinburgh Airport and leading travel retailer Dufry. The official launch by Ian Macleod Distillers of the limited release of 597 bottles took place on 2 March in the World Duty Free store at Edinburgh Airport and was…
Read MoreNew warden appointed to head Glenalmond
Glenalmond College in Perthshire has appointed a new warden. Dr Michael Alderson, deputy head at Durham School, has been appointed warden (headteacher) at Glenalmond. He will take over leadership of the Perthshire independent boarding and day school from interim warden Hugh Ouston in April 2020. Dr Alderson began his teaching career in 2000, after reading…
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