The Johann Strauss Gala tour is coming to Scotland

A celebration of the king of the waltz is coming to Scotland – with music and dance. The Raymond Gubbay production the Johann Strauss Gala has entertained audiences for over four decades and is back in 2019 with a brand-new show, Waltzing in a Winter Wonderland. The Strauss musical dynasty wrote hundreds of uplifting pieces…

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Long-awaited new album from piper John Mulhearn

Simply entitled Pipes, this is the first full album that renowned piper and tutor John Mulhearn has released for nine years. Recorded at St Mary’s Place in Appin, chosen for its acoustic, capable of reflecting the singular voice of the great highland bagpipes, John brings together his undoubted performance skills along with a creative spirit…

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Art exhibition will be a really Lifting experience

Highland Games and modern life are to be celebrated at a new exhibition. Aberdeenshire Council is supporting Lifting, by Stéphanie Vandem, an exhibition linking the heavy events of the Highland Games with struggle and resilience in modern society. Based on Aboyne, Stephanie has created a series of large scale oil paintings that visually represent the…

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School reunion at Mackintosh’s last major Glasgow work

A school reunion with a difference is taking place in Glasgow this weekend. A ‘playground medley’ of school songs performed by the Govan Allsorts Choir will be just one of the draws at this year’s Scotland Street School former pupil reunion which will take place at Scotland Street School Museum between noon–4pm this Saturday (1…

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Scots chorus aims for Usher Hall send off before US trip

The UK and Scotland’s top a cappella chorus will be performing at one of Edinburgh’s most iconic venues ahead of competing at the World Championships in the USA. Edinburgh-based Forth Valley Chorus will bring some music and drama at The Usher Hall in the run up to the competition in America. The chorus are capitalising…

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A relaxing break to help revive body and mind

There’s a chance to embrace health and fitness on a unique wellness weekend next month. A Revive Weekend is taking place from 7-9 September in Edinburgh, with Charlotte Holmes. Charlotte is a multi-talented fitness and yoga instructor, fitness model, former Miss England and starred in Britain’s Next Top Model and MTVs Beach Body SOS –…

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Silver award delights brewery in international challenge

An Edinburgh brewery has had its produce recognised at the prestigious International Beer Challenge 2018.  Bright Lights, a collaboration between Lidl and Edinburgh based Stewart Brewing, has scooped a silver award in the competition. The beer, which is available exclusively to Lidl customers, was recognised in New World-style IPAs (4.8-7.4%) category, with their citrusy, punchy,…

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Top gundogs showed off their fantastic skills

It was a weekend of fast paced scurry action as the gundogs packed out the recent Scottish Game Fair. With glorious sunshine and no clouds in sight, skilled handlers and their talented pooches were ready for three days of high performance. As the Scottish Game Fair opened its gates, eager handlers and their dogs lined…

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New director of golf appointed at five-star resort

A five-star Scottish resort has appointed a new director of golf. Fairmont St Andrews, the luxury five-star hotel, has appointed Dan Naudo to the post. Joining from London Golf Club in Kent, Dan will be responsible for strengthening the international presence of the golf offering at the five-star resort, ensuring guests are provided with a…

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Edinburgh Fringe review: Jimeoin: Result!

This well-kent Irish comedian has had a loyal Fringe following for 25 years. He is a familiar face on ‘Live at the Apollo’, the Royal Variety performance, and he had his own smash-hit show in NYC off-Broadway. Observational comedy touching on everything from Trump to Jesus and some fresh new material involving the cost of…

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