Posts Tagged ‘heritage’
Lego exhibition will start world tour from Scotland
An exciting exhibition that will tour the world is to start its journey in Scotland. The most spectacular Lego brick show that the nation has ever seen will be unveiled at Kilmarnock’s Dick Institute this summer, before setting off on a global tour. Bricktropolis is an interactive Lego brick show that towers over the competition…
Read More‘Lost’ episode of TV legend returns on DVD
Patrick Macnee was a British TV legend and one of the biggest stars of the sixties. Long before Iron Man, the Hulk, Captain America and Spider-Man came along, The Avengers were John Steed and Dr David Keel, two British men fighting against the criminal underworld in London. As his name indicates, Macnee – who died…
Read MoreDiscover if your family has a military heritage
Family history and family trees are a fascinating subject that have been constantly growing in popularity in recent years. With the rise of television programmes such as Who Do You Think You Are?, and numerous online websites helping you trace your heritage, the past is definitely big business. However, there’s a step back in time…
Read MoreFourth annual show will be blooming lovely
Flower power will come to the fore at a show taking place in Perthshire next month. Organised by the Scottish Auricula and Primula Society, their fourth annual show is taking place on Saturday, 19 May. It will be held in the Blackford Village Hall. A spokesman said: ‘This is a rare opportunity to see some…
Read MoreWatch the cheeky new video from the Kilted Yoga
Scotland’s Kilted Yoga lads have swapped the Scottish wind for the Jersey breeze in their new video. The Kilted Yoga lads became an instant viral sensation when their first film was viewed over 55 million times worldwide. Now the pair, best known for doing downward dog in nothing but kilts, have traded the Scottish hinterland…
Read MoreLots of cool new things to find at Discovery Point
Exciting new interactive exhibits are all set to be explored at Discovery Point in Dundee this Easter. Visitors to Discovery Point, the site of the historic RRS Discovery ship, can channel their inner explorer thanks to a host of new exhibits. The five-star attraction, located at Dundee’s waterfront, has updated its gallery spaces to include…
Read MoreInvestment keeps the water level up at Loch Ness
The lifespan of an historic weir which raises the level of Loch Ness by over a metre has been extended by a century. Custodians Scottish Canals have reinforced the structure with enough steel to construct two-and-a-half Kelpies. The £2 million Scottish Government-funded project saw the Caledonian Canal’s Thomas Telford-designed Ness Weir, which sits at the…
Read MoreStudent will follow in the footsteps
A young geography student and mountain bike enthusiast is set to follow in the footsteps of acclaimed Scottish naturalist Dick Balharry. They will travel abroad to further his studies, thanks to a new educational award from the National Trust for Scotland and the University of Highlands and Islands. Douglas Carchrie (19), from Perthshire, has secured…
Read MoreBuild your dream garage with Oakwrights
Classic cars and oak frames share a couple of qualities that make them such great partners: heritage, craftsmanship and elegance. They take you by surprise at first sight and leave you a bit awestruck and speechless. Timber framed building specialists Oakwrights have a passion for the classic Land Rover and have built up a collection…
Read MoreSherlock Holmes tartan launch is a huge success
Fashion was an elementary part of the official launch of the Sherlock Holmes tartan. Scottish Field revealed last week that the Great Detective had become the first literary character to have his own tartan approved by the Scottish Register of Tartans. Holmes was created by Sir Arthur Conan Doyle who was born in Edinburgh and…
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