Posts Tagged ‘Race’
A gripping read will chill you to the bones
Just five pages in, writer Helen Grant’s prose sets the heart racing. She depicts a claustrophobic’s worst nightmare, fromwhich point the reader is constantly on edge. Protagonist Fen Munro has moved to erthshire with her fiancé to escape London’s rat-race, only to find they are being watched by a figure dressed in lavender. Barr Dubh,…
Read MoreMore than Chariots of Fire to Eric Liddell
Running The Race is a wonderful ode to an athlete whose steadfast dedication to both sport and faith inspired a nation. While most have seen Eric Liddell’s life played out on the silver screen in Chariots of Fire, Keddie delves deep into the history books, further unravelling the Scot’s progression from young Christian to sporting…
Read MoreTriple-Olympian David has an exciting new chapter ahead
David Carry, triple-Olympian and double Commonwealth Champion David Carry may have travelled the world with his swimming, but he loves nothing more than coming home to Scotland. With an exciting new chapter ahead – having become a father for the first time – David talks about his early days in the Granite City, his swimming…
Read MoreCharity walk marks Sir Jackie Stewart’s 80th birthday
A walk to celebrate the achievements of Scotland’s Formula 1 legend Sir Jackie Stewart is being held in June. The Grand Prix Walk, on 11 June, invites people to take part in a one, two or three mile circuit of Dumbarton’s Levengrove Park – a mile for each of the three World Championship titles Sir…
Read MoreOrkney is one of the book’s big characters
The Orkney island of Sanday in the middle of winter becomes a character in its own right in Lin Anderson’s novel in the Rhona MacLeod series. As if the discovery of human remains in the grounds of a former primary school and thirteen flowers representing the souls of dead children in the attic of the…
Read MoreScotland to host the world’s most unusual ski race
The world’s most unusual ski race is coming to Scotland for the first time. Red Bull Homerun is to come to the Glencoe Mountain Resort on 13 March, with 300 skiers and snowboarders. The first male and female skier and snowboarder to the bottom will be crowned Red Bull Homerun champions. Red Bull Homerun has…
Read MoreWe join the huskies for their annual Aviemore race
Dogs and sleds from all over the UK descended on Aviemore at the weekend. It was the venue for the 36th annueal Siberian Husky Club of Great Britain Sled Dog Rally. Every year since 1984, mushers from across the UK have gathered in the forests around Aviemore for the biggest event in the British sled…
Read MoreHandy hints to keep you safe with winter driving
Scotland has been hit by snow today, with a heavy snowfall in the west of Scotland this morning. The snowy weather will test the skills of UK drivers this week, says car manufacturer, SEAT, with sub-zero temperatures expected in most regions. Adverse weather conditions, poor visibility and very low temperatures usually cause a spike in…
Read MoreRoyal Navy sailed from Scotland for Battle of Jutland
Just over 100 years ago, World War I came to an end. In May 1916, the two greatest battle fleets the world had ever seen came together in a clash of arms off a little known peninsula of Denmark and fought a battle whose name has gone down in history. Jutland was the biggest naval…
Read MoreIt’s a ho ho home run for Santa at Bowhill
On the first day of December, Santas and elves of all ages will gather at the grounds of Bowhill House in Selkirk to spread festive cheer. They will be taking part in a one mile or 5km fun run. Santas and elves will be rewarded with festive treats to heat themselves up after the race…
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