Posts Tagged ‘live’
Tech firm bringing fine drinks to your doorstep
Convenience for the shopper is very much the in-thing in the 21st century. Why go to the shops when you can pick up your mobile phone, and order in your monthly shopping, a takeaway or a film? That thinking applies to Edinburgh tech start-up Drinkly. An online drinks delivery service, Drinkly launched on 30 November…
Read MoreDon’t walk your dog – let a drone do it for you
In the 21st century, new technology is making our lives so much easier. We can use our phones to switch on heating and lights at home, or even set our Sky boxes to record programmes we want to see. We can be on holiday in America, and still see who has run our doorbells at…
Read MoreThe Big Friendly Giant of the seas around Scotland
With its gaping jaws and vicious glare, the basking shark looks a ferocious predator. But this mysterious creature has no interest in human flesh and deserves its protected status in Scotland’s waters. The basking shark has always been surrounded by myth. Shetland fishermen believed that the world’s second largest fish attached itself to the hulls…
Read MoreSmoke, mirrors and dramatic images for Spring Fling
From special effects to startling perspectives on Scottish landscapes, boats and waterfronts – Spring Fling has a line-up of three highly distinctive photographers. In the case of Kim Ayres, this year’s open studios weekend will be all about smoke and mirrors. Kim will be giving hourly live demonstrations of how he uses lighting and a…
Read MoreScotHot 2019 served up a culinary treat for all
ScotHot, Scotland’s leading hospitality trade event, welcomed thousands of visitors this year – making the 2019 show the biggest and best yet. The event, which was held on the 13 and 14 March, welcomed delegates to the Scottish Event Campus (SEC) in Glasgow. ScotHot is the Scottish hospitality sector’s largest and most comprehensive trade event.…
Read MoreStreet artists to take part in Yardworks Festival
Scotland’s leading multi-discipline arts venue is preparing to welcome street artists from around the world to its third annual Yardworks Festival. This is a two-day, site-wide celebration of live and curated graffiti art at SWG3 in Glasgow. Using SWG3’s buildings, surrounding streets, walls and railway arches as their canvas, 120 world-class artists will take part,…
Read MoreVenues show city as a year-round cultural hotspot
The first-ever collaborative marketing campaign between Edinburgh’s arts venues will showcase the city as a must-see cultural destination all year round. With the help of VisitScotland, EdinburghWows is a campaign based on highlighting the emotional connections stirred by outstanding cultural experiences, and has received a £25,000 Growth Fund award from the national tourism organisation. VisitScotland…
Read MoreDistillery gets ready to premiere Ten Wee Drams
Raasay Distillery will be hosting a live performance of Ten Wee Drams next month. On April 11, a new set of works for solo bass and contrabass clarinet commissioned and performed by celebrated musician Sarah Watts, will be performed. Sarah Watts has been hosting annual clarinet and bass clarinet courses on the Isle of Raasay…
Read MoreThe Whisky Works launches with two new drams
An all-new range of experimental whiskies have been announced, with the launch of The Whisky Works. Launching with two limited edition whiskies – first, a Classic Whisky named The 29 Year Old Glaswegian and second, a Modern Whisky called the King of Trees. The Whisky Works will mark the launch at Whisky Live London this…
Read MoreDrivers prefer the Highlands to Route 66
The Scottish Highlands, the Lake District and Route 66 and are among the dream locations stressed-out Brits would most like to go for a relaxing drive. Research found the average adult spends more than 11-and-a-half days per year (46 mins per day) stressed. And the worries caused by work and personal life mean Brits struggle…
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