Posts Tagged ‘production’
The Scottish gin industry crowns its champions
The Scottish gin industry united in celebration last night (Thursday), as the winners in the second annual Scottish Gin Awards were revealed. Founded in 2016, the Scottish Gin Awards celebrate and promote the growing range of high quality gins produced in Scotland. This independent competition is judged by a panel of experts drawn from across…
Read MoreTartan created to mark the Iolaire tragedy centenary
A special tartan to mark the centenary of one of the worst UK maritime disasters has been revealed. Harris Tweed Hebrides, based in Shawbost, is commemorating the centenary of the loss of the Iolaire with the production of a special tweed in partnership with the Iolaire Working Group. The Iolaire was carrying sailors who had…
Read MoreThe 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…
Read MoreColin lays down his shears for the last time
A Scotsman who spearheaded the British wool industry has laid down his shears for the last time. British Wool, the body which represents the interests of the UK’s wool industry, has seen the retirement of one if its key figures, Colin MacGregor. A former world-renowned Scottish Shearing Champion, Colin has not only played a major…
Read MoreAssociation looks to unite Scottish spirits
The national association which represents and promotes distillers in Scotland is relaunching. The newly titled Scottish Distillers Association has pledged a fresh set of objectives to promote Scotland’s position as a global centre of excellence in the creation of premium quality spirits. It comes at a time when there is rapid growth within the Scottish…
Read MoreLong-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…
Read MoreStrictly stars will dance through the musicals
Strictly Come Dancing stars Anton Du Beke and Erin Boag are bringing their new show to Scotland. The pair’s new, show-stopping dance production, Dance Those Magical Musicals, is embarking on a major tour of the UK and Ireland for 2019. The nation’s favourite ballroom couple present a world where Ballroom meets Musical Theatre with stunning…
Read MoreA monster of a drink is launched at Loch Ness
A Loch Ness doctor and a retired detective have launched Scotland’s first absinthe blanche. Using botanicals, including wormwood, juniper and mint, hand- picked from around their 500-year-old ancestral home and water from an aquifer in their estate that flows into the famous loch, they have now created Loch Ness Absinth. The couple, Lorien and Kevin…
Read MoreBenidorm live is natural extension of TV show
TV comedy series that last more than a couple of series are doing well in an age when changing tastes can see a once-popular TV show disappear in a short space of time. Benidorm, shown in ITV, ran for 10 seasons, winning several awards, before finally coming to an end earlier this year. Featuring the…
Read MoreA heart-warming play based on real-life Scotland
A life-affirming Scottish play, which is based on real-life events, is coming to Glasgow. Cora Bissett and David Greig’s drama Glasgow Girls is to run at the King’s Theatre, Glasgow next year. The production will make its debut on the big stage from Tuesday 15-Saturday 19 January. 2019. Filled with song-and-dance-filled this true story tells…
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