Posts Tagged ‘photo’
Famous Jacobite victory is all set to be re-enacted
A re-enactment of the Battle of Prestonpans in East Lothian is taking place next month. September will see the biggest ever living history event to mark the conflict, as part of a packed weekend of historical events. The re-enactment will take place across two days as part of the annual East Lothian Battle Weekend and…
Read MoreNew drive to get old golf clubs used again
A Scottish-based pilot is taking the drive to reduce waste by giving unused sets of golf clubs a new lease of life. The innovative new business idea teed off earlier this year, across a number of the country’s golf clubs – and is already over-subscribed by clubs eager to take part. The garage2green scheme, a…
Read MoreScot helps team set fastest Pacific rowing time
A 23-year-old who learned to sail at a Scottish school has become the youngest person to row the Pacific. Michael Prendergast, who learned his nautical skills while he was a student at Gordonstoun, completed the crossing from California to Honolulu with his three American team-mates in 49 days, 23 hours and 15 minutes. Michael undertook…
Read MoreSpanish cooperage team give distillery the thumbs up
A Scotch whisky disillery has received a visit from an interested group from Spain. Spanish cooperage Toneleria J.L. Rodriguez visited InchDairnie Distillery in Fife to inspect the quality of their Andalusian wine casks that were recently imported to the distillery from southern Spain. InchDairnie are already working with the coopers, the team from Spain came…
Read MoreKeep your garden alive in the heat of August
Traditionally one of the hottest months of the year, August is the time to relax in the garden enjoying long summer days. Watering is key this month, particularly for container-grown plants or border plantings that are not yet established. Regular feeding and dead heading will help keep the garden looking its best until autumn. Follow…
Read MoreRestaurant is ready to mark National Oyster Day
An Edinburgh restaurant is getting ready for National Oyster Day this weekend. The Cannonball Restaurant & Bar on Castlehill has appointed the Capital’s only dedicated alfresco oyster shucker in time for National Oyster Day on Sunday, 5 August. Cannonball is situated on the site of a 16th century townhouse at the top of Edinburgh’s Royal…
Read MoreActors will catch the Hogwarts Express to Scotland
A host of actors from the Harry Potter film series are descending on Scotland this week. The School of Witchcraft and Wizardry is an unofficial event, the biggest UK Harry Potter convention, which is taking place in the Loretto School Pinkie Campus in Musselburgh from August 3-5. Ten stars from the films – including Glasgow’s…
Read MoreCity’s West End put in focus for a new exhibition
A major public art exhibition is taking place in Edinburgh’s West End throughout the month of August. Based in Coates Crescent, it will host a major photography exhibition from August 1-31, the West End Character Project, showcasing the people and places that shape the area. Since October 2017, photographer, Derek Anderson has been visually documenting…
Read MoreBook review – Scotland’s Independent Coach Operators
What’s the story? As with everything, the coach industry has changed beyond all recognition over the last few decades. In this beautifully illustrated book, packed full of photos from the past few decades, author David Devoy has created an interesting history of the independent coach operating business in Scotland. It may sound like a dry…
Read MoreFlour mill and brewery make Bowhouse a must
A new flour mill and brewery are to open at Bowhouse, the home of a growing number of artisan food producers. Bowhouse is located at the Balcaskie Estate, near Anstruther in Fife, and the mill will be run by Scotland the Bread, which has been growing and experimenting with a range of new and heritage…
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