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A look at the 20th century through a Scot’s eyes
An amazing and personal insight into one man’s view of life, love and war in one of the most turbulent periods of the 20th century is coming to our TV screens. Feature-length film Harry Birrell Presents Films of Love & War is being given its TV debut on the BBC Scotland channel, on Tuesday, 17…
Read MoreWhat does 150-year-old wine taste like?
Peter Ranscombe travels back through vinous time to try a pair of wines from the Victorian era. “IT’S not every day that you get to try two 150-year-old wines side-by-side,” quipped James Davy, as he poured the sixth and final drink at a very special masterclass to mark the century and a half that his…
Read MoreEdinburgh named global hotspot for wellbeing
Scotland’s capital has been named as one of the world’s top 20 major cities for wellbeing – ahead of London – according to a new study. As part of its Wealth Report 2020, independent property consultancy Knight Frank has developed a new City Wellbeing Index which considers a range of factors – including lifestyle, healthcare,…
Read MoreTickets still available for Hippfest silent film festival
Tickets are still available for the acclaimed Hippfest silent film festival, which is taking place later this month. The tenth festival, running from 18-22 March, celebrates the new Roaring Twenties – in 2020! Falkirk Community Trust announced details of the festival, held at Scotland’s oldest purpose-built cinema in Bo’ness. Affectionately known as HippFest this annual…
Read MoreGlenmorangie commission is unveiled
National Museums Scotland and the Glenmorangie Company have today unveiled a major piece of metalwork by the internationally renowned metalsmith, Simone ten Hompel. Commissioned by National Museums Scotland and The Glenmorangie Company, the contemporary piece will go on permanent display in the Making and Creating gallery of the National Museum of Scotland from 6 March…
Read MoreBig names for this year’s Doune The Rabbit Hole festival
US hip-hop instigators Public Enemy (Radio) while award-winning, Mercury Music Prize nominated, award-winning performance poet, rapper, novelist and playwright Kate Tempest are coming to the Doune the Rabbit Hole festival. This is the only chance for festival fans to see both headliners in Scotland this summer. The headline acts join iconic Glasgow indie band Belle…
Read MoreConservatoire in global top ten for performing arts
The Royal Conservatoire of Scotland is one of the world’s top ten destinations to study the performing and production arts, according to a leading international ranking published today. Scotland’s national conservatoire has taken the number nine spot in the QS World University Rankings 2020 for performing arts, alongside prestigious institutions including The Juilliard School in…
Read MoreNew restaurant and bar Glaschu to open in historic venue
A new restaurant and bar is to open at Royal Exchange Square in Glasgow. Glaschu will bring a taste of modern-Scottish fine dining and a sophisticated new bar to the heart of Glasgow at the end of March. Launching on the premises of The Western Club, Glaschu will offer an enticing brunch, lunch and dinner…
Read MoreSeven Crofts Gin looking for new growth in 2020
The Highland Liquor Company has announced Louis Wright as the brand and sales development manager of its premium handcrafted dry gin, Seven Crofts. Seven Crofts Gin, which launched at the end of 2019, has already secured listings with five-star hotels, restaurants and retailers including Harvey Nichols, Michael Caine’s Michelin star restaurant at Lympstone Manor and…
Read MoreA digital makeover for Scots air raid shelter
An abandoned Scottish air raid shelter has been given a digital makeover. Up and down the country there are a vast array of historical buildings that are now abandoned or in a state of decay; but what if these buildings were bought back to life? Barratt Homes have been imagining how interesting buildings could look,…
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