Rare Fayre and a new expression from Glen Garioch

The Glen Garioch Distillery is gearing up to launch its Rare Fayre event – and the launch of a new expression. It comes on the back of being awarded the prestigious third spot in Scottish Field’s Whisky Awards for Scotland’s Distillery Visitor Experience of the Year nearly two weeks ago. On Saturday, 1 December, from…

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Oh What Beautiful Morning as Oklahoma! arrives

The certain is set to rise as the Glasgow Light Opera Club is proud to present their production of the much-loved classic, Oklahoma! Being performed at Glasgow’s King’s Theatre from Tuesday 13-Saturday 17 November, the popular story tells of farm girl Laurey Williams’ struggle to choose between two rival suitors – cowboy Curly McLain and…

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New Scottish Opera work heads to frozen Arctic

Scottish Opera is to present the world premiere of Anthropocene, a gripping new work, in Glasgow. Anthropocene was commissioned by Scottish Opera from composer Stuart MacRae and librettist Louise Welsh, and will debut on January 24 at Theatre Royal Glasgow. It then tours to King’s Theatre, Edinburgh and London’s Hackney Empire. Telling the story of…

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Author to perform War Horse to mark Armistace

Michael Morpurgo’s emotionally-charged story War Horse is to be given a special performance in Scotland. It will be narrated live at Edinburgh’s Usher Hall by the multi award-winning author, with specially arranged music performed by the Royal Scottish National Orchestra. It will be read at Edinburgh’s Usher Hall on Sunday 18 November as part of…

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There’s more to his paintings than meets the eye

What do Liverpool football player Mohamed Salah, a dog with flowers on its head and singer-songwriter Ray LaMontagne have in common? To the untrained eye: nothing. But to Stonehaven-based artist Colin Brown, putting these images together on a canvas makes perfect sense: ‘It’s about putting a piece together, balancing structure and composition. The placement of each…

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There’s a chance to work on hit show Outlander

It’s one of the most popular drama series in the world – and now Outlander is looking to recruit production staff in Scotland. Cumbernauld-based Sony Pictures Television TV Drama, Outlander have launched the recruitment for the Outlander Trainee Programme to support Season 5 when production gets underway at Wardpark Studios in the new year. Supported…

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Araminta Campbell creates bespoke tartan for five star hotel

Renowned Scottish textile designer Araminta Campbell has created bespoke tweed and tartan for the reopening of a five star hotel in Braemar. The Fife Arms Hotel, set in the heart of the historic town, has been undergoing an extensive refurbishment since being acquired in 2015 by art dealers Iwan and Manuela Wirth of Hauser &…

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Baxters returns after a six year gap with souper ad

A Scottish food company is investing in a significant advertising campaign this winter, which will see much-loved soup brand Baxters back on television screens for the first time in six years. Launching nationally on 4 November 2018, the ‘We Make Super’ campaign will focus on the quality and heritage of Baxters soups – delicious to…

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New Isle of Arran whisky bottling is a limited edition

An exclusive whisky bottling from Isle of Arran Distillers Ltd in collaboration with Royal Mile Whiskies and Edinburgh bar Nauticus is being launched today. The expression from the island distillers, which has been fully matured in Tuscan wine casks, is a limited edition with just 900 bottles being made available from 31 October. This is…

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The perfect intro to ballet for the little ones

Scottish Ballet is set to present a specially adapted wee version of a big ballet. Wee Hansel & Gretel will open at the Theatre Royal in Glasgow from 1 –3 November; a family favourite aimed at 3-8-year-olds, and a perfect production for young people to discover the magic of ballet. Join Hansel & Gretel as…

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