Celebrating Vincent Van Gogh in Scotland

A celebration of the man often called the greatest artist who ever lived is coming to Scotland. Festival Square in the centre of Edinburgh will host Van Gogh Alive, ‘the world’s most visited immersive, multi-sensory experience’ that exhibits the life and work of the seminal Dutch artist. Following a smash hit run in Kensington Gardens as London’s must-see cultural…

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Three more in the running for Scotland’s Best Dog

The search for Scotland’s Best Dog continues on BBC Scotland tonight (Thursday). This week’s hopeful hounds are a French Bulldog, black Labrador and a Collie who go walkies to the Scotland’s Best Dog arena in Perthshire. All three pooches will be put through their paces as they compete to be crowned Scotland’s Best Dog. Like…

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Tickets are on sale for this year’s Loony Dook

Edinburgh’s Hogmanay has announced that tickets for the world-famous Loony Dook at South Queensferry are now on sale. Scotland’s biggest Loony Dook sees an army of brave souls in fancy dress plunge into the icy waters of the Firth of Forth to dust off the cobwebs on New Year’s morning. If you fancy braving the…

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Celebrating 200 Years of the Royal Highland Show

Tickets are being released for next year’s Royal Highland Show – marking the 200th anniversary of the much-anticipated event. Organisers have announced they will release a limited number of discounted early-bird tickets from Friday, December 3 – just in time for the festive giving season! Show exhibitors and visitors will be welcomed through the gates…

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Scottish Jazz Award nominees are announced

The high calibre of talent within Scotland’s jazz scene is set to be celebrated next month with the return of the Scottish Jazz Awards. Nominees for the 9th edition have been announced, with a public vote is now open to decide who among the country’s dynamic and thriving musical scene is honoured. From soulful jazz…

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Emma Walker to succeed Jim Beveridge at Johnnie Walker

Dr Emma Walker will take over the reins as Master Blender of Diageo, as Dr Jim Beveridge OBE retires at the end of the year after more than 40 years. Emma will be one of a small, select group of people, and the first female, to take on the coveted role of Master Blender in…

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Luxury jewellers Laings establish board of directors

Family-run jewellers Laings has  announced the appointment of a nine-strong board of directors. With ambitious plans to strengthen its presence across the UK, Laings has made the decision to establish a formal board of directors, responsible for the running of the 181-year-old organisation. Joining CEO Joe Walsh, the board will help the company to build…

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A unique night time promenade performance

Dunes by the sea are coming to life each night until September 19. Commissioned by Hospitalfield and Arbroath 2020+1, Over Lunan is an extraordinary promenade performance in the dunes of Lunan Bay near Arbroath in Angus. Created by Angus Farquhar, creative director of social action and arts organisation Aproxima Arts with dramaturg and former Artistic…

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Big plans in store at birthplace of Scottish tourism

A new development at the birthplace of Scottish tourism has been given the go-ahead. The Steamship Sir Walter Scott Trust has received the green light from the Loch Lomond and The Trossachs National Park to reinstate the historic Roderick Dhu Path and construct a stunning lookout tower and platforms above Trossachs Pier at Loch Katrine.…

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10 great places to walk in West Lothian

The long-awaited arrival of the Scottish summer is finally here. But how long the sun will last is debatable, for, as all Scots know, good weather is fleeting in this part of the world. So why not take advantage of the Mediterranean heat by going outdoors and exploring the stunning and traditional Scottish landscape? You’ll…

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