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Step back to the 1930s at New Lanark this weekend
Put your 1930s glad rags on, step back in time and join all the fun at New Lanark this weekend. Experience the changes which were beginning to take place at New Lanark in the 1930s. New Lanark’s Back To The 1930s will be open from noon-4pm on Sunday, 1 September. It’s a chance to enjoy…
Read MoreBid to bring the Stone of Destiny back to Perthshire
Could the Stone of Destiny be returning to Perthshire? Perth & Kinross Council’s request to house the Stone in a new museum in Perth is being considered by the Commissioners for the Safeguarding of the Regalia and the Scottish Government is now hosting an engagement exercise to gauge public opinion on the location of the…
Read MoreSir Jackie Stewart to open new Jim Clark museum
Sir Jackie Stewart OBE will be joined by three-time Le Mans winner Allan McNish and a display of Lotus cars for the official opening of the new Jim Clark Motorsport Museum on Thursday, 29 August. The event will start at noon, with Sir Jackie privately touring the museum before unveiling a plaque outside at around…
Read MoreGaelic champion and author recognised
The co-author of a book on the HMY Iolaire disaster and a champion of Gaelic education have been awarded honorary fellowships by the University of the Highlands and Islands. Malcolm Macdonald and Annie Macsween were presented with the awards at the Lews Castle College UHI graduation ceremony at Martin’s Memorial Church, Stornoway. Honorary Fellowships are…
Read MoreHints to protect your home from housebreaking
Property crime is one of the most recorded crimes there is in most countries. In the year 2017 to 2018, Scotland recorded no less than 418,000 crimes. These crimes involved property theft, damage to household property, and housebreaking. This only means that there are a lot of homeowners in Scotland have unreliable home security system…
Read MoreTwo new Game of Thrones Scotch whiskies on the way
Two new Game of Thrones whiskies are to be released – Johnnie Walker – A Song of Ice and Johnnie Walker – A Song of Fire. The Johnnie Walker team and HBO Licensing & Retail are introducing two new Scotch whiskies to the realm in honor of the enduring legacy of the critically acclaimed HBO…
Read MoreGillespie Financial can help you live for today and plan for tomorrow
There is no shortcut to financial security for you and your family, and we understand the route isn’t always easy. Uncertainty in the markets about the economy or government tax policy, can all present obstacles. That said having a plan, and the discipline to keep taking steps along that path over several years, can get…
Read MoreExhibitions at Royal Society of Edinburgh
The Royal Society of Edinburgh is playing host to a number of fascinating exhibitions this summer. The RSE launched Curious, a month-long programme of talks, workshops, exhibitions and performances in the beautiful surroundings of its magnificent Victorian era building. The exhibition At Risk Academics and Refugees (ARAR): A Portrait reflects the RSE’s commitment to recognising…
Read MoreBringing the tattoo to the streets of Glasgow
Pipers from The Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo’s house band, the Pipers Trail, wowed the crowds on Glasgow’s Buchanan Street with a flavour of the Tattoo as part of the Piping Live! Festival. The band was developed by the Tattoo in 2014 to establish a worldwide network of Scottish piping and drumming performers to play traditional…
Read MoreTourist tax considered for the Highlands
A ‘tourist tax’ on visitors to the Highlands is currently being considered. Highland Council today launched a consultation on a potential Highland Transient Visitor Levy. The council has not yet made a decision on whether to implement a Transient Visitor Levy (TVL), also known as a tourist tax. In December 2018 it committed to consulting…
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