Posts Tagged ‘magazine’
Stunning Victorian mansion built by piper to Queen Victoria hits the market
A Victorian mansion, built by a champion piper to Queen Victoria, has come on the market for £300,000. Built in the mid to late 1800s by Duncan MacDougall, Dunolly House sits on the banks of River Tay in Aberfeldy is ideal for someone looking to bring this historic property back into usage. The stunning nine-bedroom…
Read MoreScots adventurer to attempt record-breaking kayaking voyage in Arctic
The Arctic’s Northwest Passage is steeped in mystery and tragedy. The beguiling sea route, which connects Europe to Asia, has claimed the lives of many of those brave enough to have attempted it. Weaving amongst the hostile Canadian arctic archipelagos over the top of the world, it has captured the imagination of Europe’s foremost explorers…
Read MoreHeatwave uncovers garden design dating back 150 years at Inveraray Castle
A garden design which dates back more than 150 years has been uncovered at Inveraray Castle during the recent heatwave. The previous landscape design, which forms part of the castle’s formal gardens in Argyll, revealed itself during the dry weather. It is the first time that the current generation of the Argyll family has seen…
Read MoreArchive belonging to King Edward VIII bodyguard could fetch £11,000
An archive belonging to the Scottish bodyguard of King Edward VIII could fetch £11,000 when it goes under the hammer. Edward became King in January 1936 before abdicating in December. He became the Duke of Windsor after his marriage to twice divorced American socialite, Wallis Simpson, in France in June 1937. The Duke’s close police…
Read MoreTomatin crowned best whisky in the world
Tomatin’s 36 Year Old single malt has been named as one of the best whiskies in the world. The whisky won ‘Best in Show’ in the whisky category at the San Francisco World Spirits Competition (SFWSC) 2023. Leading figures from the industry come together to judge spirits for the prestigious international contest. ‘Best in Show’…
Read MoreGroundbreaking project to help decarbonise Scotch Whisky industry
Plans for a groundbreaking project to help decarbonise the Scotch Whisky industry have been announced – saving 25,000 tonnes of carbon each year. The £45m AMP Clean Energy project will see an energy centre containing electric and biomass boilers built at the UK’s largest malting site. The energy generated at Simpsons Malt Limited’s Tweed Valley…
Read MoreOutlander author Diana Gabaldon to star on Love Scotland podcast
Her novels have brought the romance and drama of Scottish history to life for more than 50 million readers worldwide. And now Outlander author Diana Gabaldon is set to feature on the upcoming season of Jackie Bird’s podcast. Series six of Love Scotland will kick off with Gabaldon, bestselling author of the iconic Outlander series –…
Read MoreTop five shows to look out for at the Fringe
With the Edinburgh Festival Fringe just around the corner, we take a look at some of the top shows not to miss 1.Jack Docherty in David Bowie and Me: Parallel Lives 2 – 27 August, 8.30pm. Gilded Balloon Teviot Any fans of BBC Scotland’s hit comedy Scot Squad should snap up tickets…
Read MoreChildren at The High School of Glasgow host digi fair
Children at The High School of Glasgow have been learning about all things digital. The Junior School Digi-Leads Committee, a group of around 30 children from Junior 1 to Junior 6, hosted a fair to share what they have learnt. They shared their expertise in areas including animation, QR codes and coding and guided children…
Read MoreIncredible pictures from Aberdeen’s street art festival Nuart
Take a look those these incredible pictures from Aberdeen’s street art festival Nuart. The internationally renowned festival saw 13 acclaimed artists create stunning new artwork in the city – including some huge new murals. It has attracted tens of thousands of visitors to the city since it first took place in 2017 and continues to…
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