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Scotland carries on going green with three new projects
Three Scottish communities are pledging to clean up their areas. Scotland’s waste-free revolution is driving forward, with Perth, Leith and central Edinburgh pledging to deliver transformative change for residents and workers. They have been selected as the locations for Scotland’s third Zero Waste Town projects, each receiving a share of nearly £900,000 in funding, which…
Read MoreShetland bringing its fine food and drink to the world with new website
Shetland, the most northerly point of the UK, is to promote its food and drink offering to the world through a new interactive website which has launched today. It is the first time that the breadth of Shetland’s food and drink businesses have come together in such an initiative way. The tasteofshetland.com website will serve…
Read MoreWest End theatre coming to Scottish cinemas
West End theatre is being brought live to Scotland later this month. A graduate of the Royal Conservatoire of Scotland will feature in the live broadcast of Oscar Wilde’s A Woman of No Importance. Crystal Clarke will be appearing in cinemas across the country on November 28, as the play is broadcast direct from London’s…
Read MoreIconic Scottish sites to turn purple for World Pancreatic Cancer Day
Famous Scottish landmarks are turning purple today to mark World Pancreatic Cancer Day. The one-day campaign demands a focus on earlier detection to improve survival rates. People around the world are uniting to ‘Demand Better’ for patients and survival. The annual one-day campaign is an initiative of the World Pancreatic Cancer Coalition, which is comprised…
Read MoreRead all about it no matter where you are in the world
Book Week Scotland is launching its first-ever Virtual Festival so bookworms across the country can join in with events, no matter where they are. Taking place from November 27 to December 3, the week will be packed with free, digital events that everyone can enjoy and take part in, to run alongside the nationwide activities…
Read MoreInaugural Dramathon is toasted by runners from all over Europe and America
A shared loved of whisky and long-distance running has led to the creation of a brand new event for Scotland – the Dramathon! Friends Ian King and Jon Dunderdale came up with the concept, and it proved to be a successful inaugural event. A total of 800 runners took part – with a large number…
Read MoreBright sparks will draw thousands to see the Colours of Cluny
The darker nights are here, but thousands of people are set to find their lives lit up. Colours of Cluny will attract visitors to the Moray town of Forres, starting today (Wednesday), with an event that’s bigger and better than last year’s hugely successful inaugural show. The team behind the family-friendly spectacular – which is…
Read MoreBig Burns Supper unveils biggest programme ever
The Big Burns Supper, to take place in Dumfries from 19 to 28 January has unveiled its biggest programme ever, with 200 live events. The newly-announced performances add to a sterling line-up of names, including Bill Bailey, Donovan, Camille O’Sullivan, Badly Drawn Boy, We Banjo 3, Eddi Reader, Dougie Maclean and the Dumfries-made Le Haggis.…
Read MoreProlific partnership for honey and grouse is reaping dividends
Scottish honey producers are working in partnership with grouse estates to enable bees to feed on the prolific flowering plants on moorland in several parts of the country. Estates in Tayside, the Angus Glens and the Lammermuirs work with beekeepers who position their hives on the moors every August and September. Now Tomatin Moorland Group…
Read MoreRed Hot Chilli Pipers to headline Stirling light switch on
Stirling is ready to bring some festive glitz to the city as it gets ready for its winter festival. This year’s event is bigger and better than ever before, bringing festive sparkle to residents and increasing visitors to Stirling throughout November and December. Working in collaboration with partners throughout the city, the campaign will showcase…
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