Posts Tagged ‘heritage’
Visitors flocked to Historic Environment Scotland properties
Tourists have been flocking to Aberdeenshire’s historic sites as Historic Environment Scotland has announced record-breaking visitor figures for the 2017 summer season. The summer season saw Tolquhon Castle – the picturesque ruined castle near Pitmedden – record its busiest ever season, already exceeding the visitor total for last financial year. A total of 5434 people…
Read MoreSpecial event to mark £15.4million restoration of A-listed building
A project to preserve one of West Dunbartonshire’s oldest buildings will be the subject of a special event next week. The A-listed façade of the old Dumbarton Academy is being restored as part of a £15.4million project to create new West Dunbartonshire Council offices in the town centre – set to open in March 2018.…
Read MoreViews wanted on historic bridge between Scotland and England
Members of the public are being invited to give their views on the Union Chain Bridge in the Borders as part of ambitious plans to safeguard its future. Scottish Borders Council (SBC), Northumberland County Council (NCC) and community group Friends of the Union Chain Bridge are jointly working on a £7.8m project to secure its…
Read MoreA blast from the past in the Highlands
A festival celebrating archaeology in the Highlands is now underway. The Highland Archaeology Festival 2017 is provided by the Highland Council and runs over two weeks each October to celebrate the heritage of the Highlands, from earliest settlers to modern times, below ground and above. With events to appeal to a seasoned archaeologist and complete…
Read MoreStirling opts for some smart thinking
Visitors to Stirling are set to benefit from digital and interactive technology which will enhance the experience for both tourists and residents. Attracting 250,000 more visitors per annum and positioning Stirling as an “economic and cultural powerhouse” is at the heart of Stirling’s ambitious City Region Deal. In order to drive this ambition, Stirling’s new…
Read MoreBringing history to life in East Dunbartonshire
People are being urged to explore the fascinating history of East Dunbartonshire as Scotland prepares to celebrate its first-ever Heritage Awareness Day on Friday, October 6. The past will be brought to life at a variety of venues, as people have the chance to step back in time to discover the history of the area,…
Read MoreCelebrating the changing roles of women in Scotland
A new exhibition on household chores through the ages opens this Saturday at Summerlee Museum of Scottish Industrial Life on Heritage Way in Coatbridge. Entitled All in a Day’s Work, the North Lanarkshire exhibition, which opens on October 7, takes its theme from the old saying ‘Man may work from sun to sun, but a…
Read MoreProperty of the Month -July
Our July Property of the Month is the fabulous Dean House in North Queensferry. Situated on the foreshore overlooking a triple SSI and World Heritage Site, this four-bedroom modern detached villa offers a unique family home that is truly benefiting of its unrivalled location. Arranged across three levels and over 4,000 square feet, the architect-designed…
Read MoreIntroducing Inchmoan: From the Island of the Peat
Loch Lomond Whiskies has unveiled two exceptional new single malts from its Island Collection – Inchmoan 12 Year Old and Inchmoan Vintage 1992. Since 1814, the Loch Lomond Distillery has been producing the finest single malt and single grain whisky. Situated on the banks of Loch Lomond it takes its name from the most picturesque…
Read MoreThe Dalmore releases 40 year old whisky
The definitive luxury single malt The Dalmore is set to add to its repertoire of exceptional rare and aged whiskies with The Dalmore 40 year old. Building on The Dalmore’s pioneering heritage in the art of maturation, The Dalmore 40 has been carefully nurtured and crafted by renowned Master Distiller Richard Paterson. Having been laid…
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