Posts Tagged ‘heritage’
Something old, something New (Lanark)
Everyone loves a wedding, especially when it’s set in a memorable location. The New Lanark Mill Hotel will be holding a wedding open evening, running on September 13 from 6-9pm. A glass of bubbly and canapes will be available upon arrival, before visitors are given guided tours of the facilities and interested parties can meet…
Read MoreA lost symbol from Scotland’s past is revealed
This summer’s warm weather has revealed a forgotten Pictish symbol in the north of Scotland. The rare Pictish symbol stone has been discovered on the banks of the River Don in Dyce, Aberdeen. The river’s low water level, resulting from the recent sustained spell of warm and dry weather, led to the unearthing of the…
Read MoreThe Glenfiddich Gallery will be a work of art
Work by artists from India, South Korea, Canada and Scotland will go on show at the Glenfiddich Distillery from this weekend. The display, launching this Saturday, 25 August, is part of its acclaimed International Artists in Residence programme. Hosted at the Dufftown home of world-famous single malt, the initiative sees artists from around the globe…
Read MoreBids sought to bring Dallas Dhu distillery to life
A historic Speyside whisky distillery could be brought back to life by Historic Environment Scotland. HES is trying to find a commercial partner to help to redevelop the distillery in Forres, which is currently used as a museum. The Dallas Dhu distillery was originally built in 1898 and produced its first barrel the following year.…
Read MorePublic digs find evidence of attack at Scots castle
A public dig has uncovered evidence of a 17th century attack at a Scottish castle. Over 400 members of the public took part in archaeological excavations at the National Trust for Scotland’s Crathes Castle and Castle Fraser, in Aberdeenshire, over the last two weekends. At both locations the work was supervised by the conservation charity’s…
Read MoreHeaven scent with a real nose for business
Imogen Russon-Taylor is the woman behind Scotland’s first fragrance house, Kingdom. Having previously worked in the whisky industry, Imogen knew that she had a well-trained sense of smell, but with her new venture, she has been inspired by Scotland’s rich heritage and people. However, she admits she feared that: ‘the scents that I came up with…
Read MoreGolden age of steam celebrated this weekend
The age of steam will be brought back to life this weekend in Aberdeenshire. The Royal Deeside Railway is a standard gauge steam and diesel hauled heritage railway, in a beautiful setting running alongside the River Dee. This weekend, it will be holding a steam and vintage rally weekend, on Saturday 18 and Sunday 19…
Read MoreScotland prepares to celebrate its splendid heritage
Scotland is looking to its proud past, as it gears up for this year’s Heritage Awareness Day. Historic Environment Scotland (HES) is preparing for the return of Heritage Awareness Day on Thursday 20 September. This year’s celebration, taking place in the European Year of Cultural Heritage, will celebrate historic connections between Scotland and Europe, showcasing…
Read MoreNew plan to boost glamping in Loch Lomond national park
A major drive is underway in Scotland’s first National Park to capitalise on the growth in the popularity of glamping. The prolonged spell of good summer weather has contributed to a bumper tourist season in and around the Loch Lomond and the Trossachs National Park, but it has highlighted a shortage of certain types of…
Read MoreNuclear bunker will open to the public for the first time
A Scottish community is gearing up for a busy weekend with a host of events. Based in Moray, the Cabrach Trust is holding an open day, where visitors will be able to experience the Cabrach like never before. They will share some of the heritage and future plans for the region with visitors, and throughout…
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