Posts Tagged ‘heritage’
A weekend of celebrations on Loch Lomond
The UK’s last paddle steamship is celebrating the 65th anniversary of its maiden voyage this weekend. Loch Lomond’s historic Maid of the Loch left its Balloch base at 11.25am on 25 May 1953, a week before the coronation of the Queen. This journey took its 1000 passengers to Balmaha, Rowardennan, Tarbet, Inversnaid and Ardlui. For…
Read MoreBeware of fire risks if you’re in the great outdoors
Scottish Natural Heritage is warning visitors to the countryside who are having a barbecue to be careful of the risk of fire. People should be particularly careful with campfires, cigarette disposal, and throw-away barbecues, says SNH. There is currently a fire danger warning in place in the north east, south east and central Scotland, with…
Read MoreThe making of the Great Tapestry of Scotland
Scotland’s 18th century cotton-spinning Mill Village, New Lanark, is hosting the Great Tapestry Of Scotland. New Lanark is one of Scotland’s six UNESCO World Heritage Sites, and provides the perfect location for the six-week celebration of Scottish tapestry, which runs 10am until 5pm until 1 July. Originated by acclaimed writer Alexander McCall Smith, historian Alistair…
Read MoreA collision that could cost you ‘deer’
Motorists are being warned to slow down and look out for deer on the Scottish roads. The number of road accidents involving deer has previously reached its peak in May and June. Scottish National Heritage say that young deer are often on the move at this time of the year as they seek out homes…
Read MoreHeritage centre gets in a flap over its new arrivals
Almond Valley Heritage Centre in Livingston is celebrating the happy hatchings of their lively canaries. The centre kept canaries as part of their Shale Oil Story– in the past, the birds were often kept by shale miners with the specialised role of detecting dangerous gasses underground. At the centre, the birds appeared happy in their…
Read MoreScotch Whisky distillery is branching out into gin
A Scots firm has revealed plans to create a handmade gin in Forres. The owners of The Benromach Distillery Company Ltd have unveiled plans for Red Door Gin, named after the distillery’s distinctive red doors, which will be available later this summer. The move marks a new milestone in the company’s strategic plans for growth…
Read MoreNew interactive whisky map of the UK is launched
To celebrate World Whisky Day this Saturday (19 May), Premier Inn has created the first ever interactive whisky map of the UK. For both connoisseurs and novices alike, the map marks every whisky distillery in the UK that you can visit, all offering tours and trips that detail the fascinating process behind some of the…
Read MoreScotland’s sealife will be at the centre of new tourist trail
Sea life spotters are being asked to share their knowledge to create a unique trail promoting Scotland as top whale-watching destination. Individuals, communities and businesses are being asked to contribute ideas for top sites for spotting whales, dolphins and porpoises from land on Scotland’s west coast, to help create a Hebridean Whale Trail that will…
Read MoreTourism Oscar rewards five years of hard work
The team at a Scottish distillery are in high spirits after winning Best Visitor Attraction at the Scottish Thistle Awards – Scotland’s tourism Oscars. Perthshire-based Dewar’s Aberfeldy Distillery attracted 38,000 whisky fans through 2017/18, with more visitors than ever opting to enjoy an upgraded tour experience, such as the cask tasting tour. This was the…
Read MoreSpace and comfort in a beautiful listed property
A C-listed property from the mid-19th century offering perfect home comforts is now for sale. The Old West Manse, located in Dollar, Clackmannanshire, affords spacious family living in a delightful period setting, and is presented for sale by Rettie. Situated off Henderson Place, behind traditional stone walls, the statuesque façade of the house is set…
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