Posts Tagged ‘heritage’
Repair work gets underway at church where William Wallace became Guardian of Scotland
Work on a historic Scots building has got underway this week to enable it to reopen to the public. The Auld Kirk ruin in Selkirk – thought to be where William Wallace was likely to have been made Guardian of Scotland in 1297 – was identified as a priority repair project as part of the…
Read MoreStep back in time to find out if your ancestors were criminals
The annual Scottish Association of Family History Societies Conference and Family History Fair is taking place in Fife this year. Each year, the Scottish Association of Family History Societies invites one of their member societies to host their annual conference, so this year, the Fife Family History Society will be running it. This year’s event…
Read MoreInternational ticket rush for Spirit of Speyside Whisky Festival
Dram lovers from all over the world will be descending on Scotland this May, as the Spirit of Speyside Whisky Festival celebrates soaring sales. A total of 116 events sold out in first 24 hours with ticket sale value increasing by over £30,000. Almost 5000 tickets valued at £154,000 were bought within 24 hours of…
Read MoreBook review – The Tweed Dales: Journeys and Excavations
What’s the story? In an interesting hybrid of historical writing, folklore and travel writing, Elspeth Turner and Donald Smith attempt to take their reader on both a literary and physical journey through the Scottish Borders. The atmosphere of each of the six journeys they discuss is evoked through stories, myths and true past events all…
Read MoreScots musicians brought together for a special Burns Night playlist
Burns Night is only a day away, and it’s easy to get into the spirit with a brand new playlist to be the perfect background to any Burns party. Music fans can get into the celebrations with a special Burns inspired playlist, launching on all streaming platforms. Warner Music Group (WMG) has teamed up with…
Read MorePopular Scottish tourist attraction closing for £5.2million refit
A popular Scottish castle is closing to the public this weekend, to enable a multi-million pound restoration and modernisation project to get underway. Kilmarnock’s Dean Castle will shut on January 28. East Ayrshire Council, supported by East Ayrshire Leisure, received £1.5m from the Heritage Lottery Fund towards the cost of the works, which are expected…
Read MorePalatial elegance, majestic character and architectural heritage from the Playfair at Donaldson’s
An incredible opportunity has arisen to purchase a stunning home in one of the most iconic and majestic buildings in Edinburgh. Donaldson’s is set amidst 18 acres of elegant grounds and is dominated by the central Playfair Building: built in the 1840s and designed in the style of a Jacobean palace by world-famous Scottish architect…
Read MoreDistillery doors open and a chance to see the world’s biggest whisky archive
A leading whisky manufacturer is to give visitors to its Scottish bases the chance to visit for free. To mark International Scotch Whisky Day on February 8, Diageo is opening its doors with free passes to its distillery visitor centres and an exclusive look at the world’s biggest Scotch whisky archive. Scotch, the world’s favourite…
Read MoreEdwardian class in a stunning home with impressive views
A fine, late-Edwardian house with elegant period features and ties to local heritage is now available. Dechmont House, in Deans, Livingston, presides over approximately one acre of established garden grounds, and offers flexible and well-proportioned accommodation with splendid, southerly views to the Pentland Hills. Brought to the market by Rettie, Dechmont House is a handsome…
Read MoreRenowned painter presents a special Christmas gift to his home town
A Scottish town hall has been given a cracker of a Christmas present courtesy of one of its most talented sons. Renowned artist and Kirkintilloch native Dick Stevenson has kindly donated a stunning painting of Kirkintilloch Town Hall circa 1960. The painting features people of all ages streaming into the iconic building, warm light spilling out…
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