Scots get ready to take part in New York Tartan Day

Scots have been crossing the Atlantic this week to play their part in the 2018 New York Tartan Day parade. Being held in the Big Apple on Saturday April 7, pipers and drummers from all over the world will take part in the event, a celebration of the contribution made to the USA by the…

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Artist Carne Griffith’s whisky art is neatly done

Fine artist Carne Griffith is taking the art world by storm with his signature style and striking images created using intricate layers of whisky and ink. There’s many an artist who will have imbibed a dram or two to help their creative juices flow. What is less common than an artist drinking the alcohol, however,…

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Rosie Sugden’s luxury knitwear sees her follow family footsteps

When Edinburgh- based knitwear designer Rosie Sugden launched her luxury cashmere brand in 2011 she was certainly following in the family footsteps. Her father and grandparents all made their careers in the Scottish cashmere industry and her brother, along with his wife, now runs the iconic Scottish country wear store Campbells of Beauly. Rosie, a…

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Excitement continues to grow for New York’s 2018 Tartan Day Parade

The excitement is mounting for the 20th anniversary of Tartan Day and the New York Tartan Day Parade next month. To be held on 7 April, clans, pipe bands, dancers, lovers of Scotland from all over the globe (including Canada, Scotland, and points throughout Britain), will join Scottish Americans in coming together for the Parade…

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New tourism campaign aims to bring more young Americans to Scotland

Young Americans are being invited to fall in love with Scotland as part of a new campaign by the national tourism organisation. Visit Scotland has teamed up with leading advertising agency, McCann, and media production company, Fitty Films, to produce Come Along which has been designed to encourage millennials in New York, Florida Texas and…

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American tourism organisation honours Scotland with gold award

VisitScotland has been named best overseas tourism marketing body by one of the USA’s top associations of tour operators. The national tourism organisation struck gold in the ‘Overseas DMO (Destination Management Organisation) Partner’ category of the prestigious 2018 Distinguished Dozen awards, organised by the National Tour Association (NTA). NTA member destinations and tour operators cast…

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Burns Night preparations get underway in New York

Members of the American Scottish Foundation are being invited to celebrate Robert Burns with them. Based in New York, they are looking for members and friends to join them on Friday, 19 January, as they celebrate ‘the Bard’ in association with the University Club. The evening will begin with a reception and whisky tasting –…

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Rubens portrait to make UK debut in Edinburgh

‘Portrait of the Artist’s Daughter, Clara Serena’ by Sir Peter Paul Rubens

A family portrait by one of the greatest 17th-century artists will be on display at the Scottish National Gallery in Edinburgh from 17 November to 28 January, 2018. ‘Portrait of the Artist’s Daughter, Clara Serena’ by Sir Peter Paul Rubens (1577-1640) was probably painted around 1623, not long before the sitter’s tragically early death at…

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Scottish book tour author has got the write stuff

The Scottish Friendly Children’s Book Tour is to bring award-winning author and illustrator Ed Vere to schools in East Dunbartonshire, West Dunbartonshire and North Ayrshire. From October 23 to 27, Ed will be speaking to children about tolerance through the power of picture books, the event will feature wonderful interactive storytelling and draw-along activities. The…

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Searching for regionality in English sparkling wine

To mark the start of English wine week tomorrow, Peter Ranscombe ponders whether it’s possible to spot regional identity in the country’s sparkling wines ASK a connoisseur of Champagne about their favourite bottles and more likely than not they’ll start waxing lyrical about the different areas that make up the famous French sparkling wine region.…

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