Posts Tagged ‘lego’
‘Brave the Bricks’ walk for charity
FAMILIES are being challenged to “Brave the Bricks” to raise money for The Yard, a disabled children’s charity. Thousands of Lego bricks will be placed along a 6.5-foot course on 11 June, with participants seeking sponsorship to tread gingerly through the bricks. The Yard works with children and young people with additional support needs through…
Read MoreThe mystery of the missing Roman legion
The disappearance of Lego IX Hispana has long been a mystery, sparking debate and theories for decades. In this fascinating book, Missing Legion, Simon Elliott sets out in great detail the evidence for some of these theories. Elliott’s writing style makes the book easy to follow and understand even if you are not familiar with…
Read MoreFantastic firework display in an iconic location
More than 16,000 people headed for Paisley town centre on Saturday to watch a dazzling display of fireworks be set off against the backdrop of the town’s iconic Abbey. The crowd wrapped up in the thickest woollies to watch the magnificent array of Catherine wheels, rockets and sparklers on display backed by a soundtrack of…
Read MoreThe top 10 presents Scots have wanted since 1960
The good old bike is the most popular retro Christmas gift of years gone by for Scots, having appeared on more letters to Santa between the 1960s and 2000s than any other type of toy. A survey of 2000 UK adults born between 1960 and 2000, carried out by One4all, the multi-store Post Office gift…
Read MoreToys standing the test of time with Scottish children
A Glasgow shopping centre has revealed that today’s toddlers would rather play with the toys their parents loved as children – with LEGO, action figures and dolls, such as My Little Pony, proving to stand the test of time. The findings are released following a poll of parents in Scotland and a toy testing workshop,…
Read MoreBe game for a laugh this summer at new exhibition
A celebration of fun and games is coming to Scotland next week, as part of a national touring exhibition. New Lanark World Heritage Site is hosting the V&A Museum of Childhood’s touring exhibition Game Plan: Board Games Rediscovered, in a week’s time, in their newly-developed Mill Gallery this summer from 20 July – 4 November.…
Read MoreFantastic plastic Seven Wonders of the World
Visitors to Glasgow Cathedral will be able to explore the Seven Wonders of the World in miniature. From this weekend, free Lego exhibition Brick Wonders goes on display at the historic site from Saturday 14 July – Sunday 23 September. The Brick Wonders exhibition, created by acclaimed Lego artist Warren Elsmore and his team of…
Read MoreThe Engine Shed celebrates first year of success
Scotland’s conservation centre The Engine Shed has celebrated a year of successful operations. Celebrating Scotland’s built heritage, The Engine Shed welcomed 15,000 visitors in its first year and has won a number of awards. The conservation hub engaged more than 2,700 school pupils, offered 288 free space hire bookings to stakeholders and developed international partnerships…
Read MoreIt’s game on as exhibition stops in Scotland
A trip back to your childhood is in store next month with a new exhibition of board games coming to Scotland. New Lanark World Heritage Site is hosting the V&A Museum of Childhood’s touring exhibition Game Plan: Board Games Rediscovered, in their newly developed Mill Gallery this summer from 20 July–4 November. Game Plan celebrates…
Read MoreThe plastic fantastic bringing Scottish history to life
Over one million Lego bricks have been used to bring Scottish history to life. Visitors to Stirling Castle will be able to step back in time to explore Scotland’s Jacobite history through the magic of Lego with a brand new exhibition which is now on display at the iconic castle. The Jacobite Risings: The Fight…
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