Moskito will have its bite in Glasgow from July 1

Glasgow’s Moskito Bar & Kitchen has officially confirmed it will open the doors to its iconic Bath Street location on July 1.  And while many customers across the country will fondly remember the old Moksito – albeit with slightly fuzzy memories – the new owners are preparing to wow guests with their globally inspired ‘food…

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Free one-hour taster concerts coming to Paxton House

Music at Paxton, the summer festival of international chamber music at Paxton House, near Berwick Upon Tweed, is back for 2021. Audiences can enjoy two free taster concerts at Music at Paxton… Plus. Twogether Duo sees violinist Huixin Hu violin and accordionist Alena Bulkatetskaya kick off the first taster concert on Sunday 20 June at…

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Ahoy Portsoy’s sizzling summer line-up

The Aberdeenshire coastal town of Portsoy is to be showcased worldwide when the Scottish Traditional Boat Festival launches online. The digital debut Ahoy Portsoy delivers a feast of festival moments, with some of Scotland’s heritage boats lined up alongside regional food and drink, crafts, music, dance and community content. The festival can be viewed for…

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Scotland’s lifeboats celebrated in new film

A new release of archive film and video celebrating RNLI communities across Scotland will finally kick off its major Scottish big screen tour later this month. Launch! On the Sea with Scotland’s Lifeboats will premier at Mareel in Lerwick, Shetland on Sunday June 20 at 2pm before visiting cinemas and community halls in lifeboat communities…

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Registration for online clan gathering set to open

People looking to take part in the Maclean Clan Virtual Gathering event can pre-register their interest from Tuesday, June 8. The event, usually held on the Isle of Mull, will take place online between 22 and 26 June and will feature a wealth of talent, including the famous MacLean Brothers who broke three world records…

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Piping Live returns with a nine-day festival

Glasgow’s Piping Live! is back for 2021 with a nine-day festival packed full of world-class performances, music sessions, recitals, competitions, book launches, workshops and so much more. Taking place between August 7-15, the annual festival has confirmed they will present their programme online, in response to current government guidelines. However, if restrictions allow the team…

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Iconic city bar and kitchen making a comeback

It has been the toughest year on record for the hospitality industry. But for Moskito, one of the most renowned bars and restaurants on the Glasgow scene, the time has been spent wisely. Under new management and with a unique and exciting concept for 2021, the Glasgow institution, Moskito is set to reopen on Bath…

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Trio of dining concepts at Rusacks St Andrews

July 2021 will see the launch of three brand new dining concepts – ‘18’, The Bridge, and One Under Bar – within a new luxury hotel as part of Rusacks St Andrews. Derek Johnstone, one of Scotland’s most renowned chefs, will lead the kitchens and new dining concepts as executive head chef, championing local Scottish…

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Caledonia writer pens new song for clan gathering

Dougie MacLean, famous for writing the Scottish folk ballad Caledonia, is to record a new music video for the Maclean Clan Virtual Gathering event in June. The event, usually held on the Isle of Mull, will take place online between 22 and 26 June and will feature a wealth of talent, including the famous MacLean…

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Celebrate Islay’s festival of music and malt with a bottle

When it comes to whisky, few celebrations are as eagerly anticipated as Islay’s festival of music and malt – Fèis Ìle. Established almost 30 years ago, the festival draws visitors from across the globe to the thriving shores of the island each year to experience its community, culture, and its world-renowned whisky. Now, the most…

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