Posts Tagged ‘live’
A coastal bungalow with views over a loch
A pretty detached traditional bungalow located in a wonderful coastal position with views over Loch Fyne is now for sale. 5 Letters Way, in Strachur, Argyll and Bute, is presented to the market by Robb Residential. It enjoys an excellent position from where there are spectacular and often dramatic, north-westerly seascape and landscape views, located…
Read MoreAmputations left Jamie with a mountain to climb
Having his hands and feet amputated following a climbing accident hasn’t stopped Jamie Andrew from attempting to climb the Matterhorn. Have you always been a climber? I’ve been climbing since the age of 16. I first discovered my love for it on an outward bound course. I didn’t really expect to enjoy it, but it…
Read MoreCharity that began in Scotland aims to raise $50,000,000
When Scottish charity Sleep in the Park began, little did it realise that one day it would be looking to raise $50,000,000 worldwide. On Saturday 7 December, the world will unite to help fight homelessness with what is thought to be the largest charitable fundraising campaign in a generation. With an aim of raising $50,000,000,…
Read MoreA spacious home with views of the Clyde coast
A distinctive category ‘C’ listed period detached house is for sale, offering a coastal setting with uninterrupted views across the firth of Clyde. The home on Craigmore Road, Rothesay, on the Isle of Bute, is presented for sale by Robb Residential. Craigard is a handsome period house of hewn red sandstone construction under a slated…
Read MoreLiquid gold Brexit rush with rare Balvenie for sale
More than 80 bottles of The Balvenie Single Malt Scotch Whisky are up for grabs. They are for sale in Just Whisky Auctions’ September event including a full set of TUN 1401 bottles and rare releases from the Speyside distillery’s prestigious DCS Compendium series. Live until 8pm on 22 September, The Balvenie bottles are being…
Read MoreSearch for singer/ songwriter down to the final four
The final contestants for the inaugural BBC Radio Scotland Singer/Songwriter Award have been revealed. Following a public vote, four outstanding musical talents have earned a place in the live final on BBC Music Day, 26 September. They are: Liv Dawn from Loch Lomond area, who has a pop country style and crafts powerful stories through…
Read MoreBBC Proms in the Park come to our TVs and radios
Live coverage of this year’s BBC Proms in the Park at Glasgow Green comes to our screens this weekend. Multi-million selling recording artist and Scottish music legend Barbara Dickson, OBE, will headline the event. Presented by Jamie MacDougall, the event will feature Barbara Dickson and other artists and guests who will join BBC Scottish Symphony…
Read MoreBuy an Oor Wullie sculpture at auction or bid online
Hundreds of Oor Wullie sculptures will go under the hammer next week to raise vital funds for children and young people in hospital. Following the spectacular success of this summer’s art trail, the Edinburgh auction takes place on Thursday 19 September at Prestonfield House, with all 60 life-sized Oor Wullie sculptures from the capital –…
Read MoreTrue North Festival set to cause a storm next weekend
Aberdeen’s True North Festival is set to take place next weekend, with artists and musicians descending on the city for four days of music across five different venues in the heart of the city. Taking place from Thursday, September 19 to Sunday, September 22, the popular festival attracted thousands of fans over the course of…
Read MoreTurning back to clock to an industrial past
New Lanark’s autumn exhibition looking at the decline of Scottish industry gets underway this Saturday. As a historic hub of learning and leisure, New Lanark is hosting Snapshots of a Lost World: the Decline of Scottish Industry. The exhibition displays the Historic Environment Scotland (HES) photography exhibition, Industry and Aesthetics, which explores emotional responses to…
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