Posts Tagged ‘landscapes’
Consider a donation if you’re a regular on the footpaths
The National Trust for Scotland is calling for help to help repair and protect the 440km of upland path it manages. With eight natural heritage sites under its care, including Ben Lawers, Glencoe, Goatfell, Craigower, Mar Lodge Estate, Torridon and Killiecrankie, the National Trust for Scotland plays a crucial role in protecting Scotland’s natural environment…
Read MoreUltimate runners’ sightseeing tour of Edinburgh
The ultimate running tour of Scotland’s capital city returns for its second outing on Sunday 21 October. The Ultra Tour of Edinburgh (UTE), staged by Rat Race Adventure Sports, the UK’s largest operator of mass participation, urban and wilderness adventure challenges, is back with a few exciting changes to its 55km (approx. 34 mile) route.…
Read MoreCapturing the beauty of nature with a paintbrush
Sandra Emslie’s house is a gallery of her work, with practically every patch of wall covered in paintings of the agricultural landscapes of Douneside and Migvie interspersed with scenes of her beautiful garden – Sandra’s other passion. As she leads me through a terrace of colourful flowers through a large, well-tended lawn flanked by ancient…
Read MoreAthletes crossed Scotland from Coast to Coast
Nearly 2000 athletes travels from coast to coast in Scotland at the weekend. They were taking part in Coast to Coast, Rat Race Adventure Sports’ hugely popular 105 miles multisport adventure challenge, staged in the Highlands of Scotland on Saturday 8 and Sunday 9 September. They participated in the 105 mile run, bike and kayak…
Read MoreTalented weaver Belinda is coming up roses
The Colourbothy studio in Hirns, Deeside, is the artistic home of innovative designer and weaver Belinda Rose. Belinda, who has been weaving for about 40 years now, discovered the joys of playing with fabrics when she started collecting sheep’s fleece from fences while out on walks. It was something that ran in the family: her…
Read MorePutting a woof over your dog’s head this autumn
A Scottish hotel chain has got tails wagging for National Dog’s Day this Sunday, 26 August, as it will offer guests free accommodation for up to two dogs throughout September and November. The offer applies to three Macdonald Resorts resorts: Macdonald Forest Hills Resort, Aberfoyle; Macdonald Lochanhully Resort, Carrbridge; Macdonald Spey Valley Resort, Aviemore. It’s…
Read MoreExhibition will showcase popular artist’s work
An in-demand artist is to stage an exhibition of her work next week. Florin’s Glendale Gallery will showcase exhibition of original paintings, prints and beautiful gifts and stationery by renowned Northumberland artist, Mary Ann Rogers. Mary Ann’s artwork is sought after across the length and breadth of the country and this exhibition is her first…
Read MoreCreative work will take centre stage at event
A showcase featuring the works of 140 artists and makers is coming to Perthshire. This year’s Perthshire Open Studios offers the chance to enjoy the work of a fabulous array of 140 artists and makers in studios across one of Scotland’s most beautiful regions. The nine-day event, from 1-9 September, is an opportunity to meet…
Read MoreVictoria Crowe’s new exhibition to open as royal portrait is unveiled
A new portrait of Prince Charles was unveiled in Scotland earlier this week. The portraint of the Prince, the Duke of Rothesay, is the work of Scottish Gallery artist Victoria Crowe and was painted at Birkhall on the Balmoral Estate earlier this year. It was unveiled in the Great Hall of the Scottish National Portrait…
Read MoreNew photographic exhibition is picture perfect
Scottish photography is in the frame at a new exhibition in Edinburgh. In Focus: Scottish Photography opened earlier this month, showcasing over 50 artworks from the City Art Centre’s photographic collections, many of which will be displayed for the first time. Scotland, and Edinburgh especially, has played a central role in the history of fine…
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