Posts Tagged ‘heritage’
£1million to boost interest in the Antonine Wall
Nearly £1million of new funding has been awarded to build better connections for communities and visitors along the length of the Antonine Wall. The Heritage Lottery Fund has allocated £980,600 to help raise awareness of the 63km-long World Heritage Site. Rediscovering the Antonine Wall is being led by West Dunbartonshire Council, in partnership with East…
Read MoreSearch launches to find ‘lost’ works by wildlife artist
A major new worldwide search has been launched, to track down hundreds of original artworks by world famous wildlife artist David Shepherd – one year after his death. David visited Scotland many times on his art roadshows and he loved painting Highland scenes. It’s believed his paintings have ended up all over the globe and…
Read MoreThe fine whisky twins that will cost £30,000
The family who own single malt Scotch whisky Gordon & MacPhail have personally selected the whisky in two new Private Collection releases. The ‘twin’ whiskies were selected for bottling by identical twin brothers Stuart and Richard Urquhart, and contain the oldest Longmorn single malts ever released, originally laid down to mature by the brothers’ grandfather…
Read MoreDoors open to the world of elocution on Sunday
If you know of someone who believes the rain in Spain falls mainly down the drain, then perhaps they could be in need of assistant. If you believe that sex are what was used to bring in the coal, then there’s no doubt that you have no need to attend a special finishing school taking…
Read MoreDiscover more about the grandeur that was Rome
If you’ve ever wondered what the Romans did for us, this is the perfect weekend to find out. Tomorrow, Saturday, 29 September, from 1-4pm at Cramond Kirk in Edinburgh, Doors Open Days, in partnership with North of England Civic Trust, and Scottish Archaeology Month, will deliver a celebration event for the Roman Frontiers along the…
Read MoreHistoric Scottish pubs feature in new free guide
A free guide to Scotland’s pubs with an impressive heritage has been released. Scotland Real Heritage Pubs: Pub Interiors of Historic Interest has been created by the Campaign for Real Ale (CAMRA), and is available as a free download. Edited by Mick Slaughter, this ground-breaking publication aims to create an up-to-date snapshot of the Pub…
Read MoreFinal push for ponchos will bring work to Hawick
A Kickstarter campaign to bring a quality new product to the Scottish Borders has reached its funding goal. Edinburgh-based Sarah Clyde, the founder of le tee Paris, launched a Kickstarter campaign earlier this month, in a bid to create her new range of ponchos, to be made in the Hawick. She had a funding target…
Read MoreWrap skirt brings style and a feminine cut to the autumn
An award-winning designer is releasing her latest functional country clothing items in time for the autumn season. Olivia Tullett is best known for her award-winning shooting jacket and collection of beautiful yet functional country clothing, perfect for ladies wishing to take to the field in style. Olivia’s deep love of country sports and background in…
Read MoreMarking the loss of 280 men at new exhibition
An exhibition commemorating the centenary of the loss of HMY lolaire nearly a century ago is to open next week. The Iolaire was carrying hundreds of Royal Naval Reserve members who had been granted leave to visit their loved ones on Lewis, Harris and Berneray. The vessel foundered on rocks close to Stornoway harbour resulting…
Read MoreSouth Africa’s old vines: in the ground and in the glass
Protecting old vines in South Africa not only reaps benefits during water shortages but also pays dividends for drinkers, as Peter Ranscombe reports. AS SOON as you land at Cape Town airport, it’s impossible not to be struck by how much the recent water shortages have hit the city, with posters inside the terminal warning…
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