Posts Tagged ‘radio’
Young farmers’ woolly thinking art is a real winner
Bale art depicting a colourful scene of shepherds and their sheep has been declared the best in Scotland after winning a national competition for young farmers. People across Scotland have been enjoying a wide range of works of art creating using straw bales around the country with a total of 53 young farmers clubs taking…
Read MoreIt’s 20 years since the Britannia opened its doors
It’s hard to believe, but 19 October this year marks the 20th anniversary of The Royal Yacht Britannia first opening its doors as a visitor attraction in Edinburgh. The former Royal residence, berthed alongside Ocean Terminal in Leith, has been building up to its double decade birthday celebrations in commanding style. As well as retaining…
Read MoreComedy and music return with Abandoman
A comedian who is a previous winner of Best Musical Act of the Fringe is returning to Scotland. Abandoman, also known as Rob Broderick, is Ireland’s finest hip-hop musical comedian is back on tour with his biggest show to date. Using his trademark blend of audience interaction and razor-sharp improvisation, Rob will take you on a…
Read MoreFinalists chosen in bale artwork competition
Six straw bale works of art, created by Scottish young farmers, have been deemed ‘outstanding in their field’ as the finalists in an annual bale art competition. The national competition, run by the Scottish Association of Young Farmers Clubs (SAYFC) and supported by Quality Meat Scotland (QMS), welcomed 54 entrants from across the country, with…
Read MoreAberdeen’s hidden genius was hailed by Einstein
James Clerk Maxwell is one of the most influential scientists of all time, but few realise he spent some of his most formative years in Scotland. Maxwell, whose work led to the development of television, mobile phones, radio and infrared telescopes, was chair of Natural Philosophy at Aberdeen’s Marischal College from 1856 to 1860, where…
Read MoreFelicity goes nuts after success at the Fringe
One of the Fringe’s favourite comedians, Felicity Ward, is hyped up, jumped up and ready to Bust a Nut on her second ever nationwide tour. Fresh from great reviews and an Edinburgh Comedy Award nomination at this year’s festival, she will be coming to Glasgow and Edinburgh later this month. Since her last tour, Felicity…
Read MoreYoung farmers to get creative for a good cause
What do giant cows, Bill and Ben The Flowerpot Men, teddy bears and clowns have in common? They’re all previous entrants of the annual Young Farmers’ bale art competition, which returns to fields across Scotland over the next week. This year, members of the Scottish Association of Young Farmers Clubs (SAYFC) will go head to…
Read MoreThe vegetable Beechgrove Garden Jim can’t stand
Gardener Jim McColl reflects on four decades in charge of the Beechgrove Garden, his love of Scottish music, his hatred of one unfortunate vegetable, and what’s turning him into a grumpy old man. The Beechgrove Garden is now in its 40th year. I was always destined to be a gardener, if there’s any truth in…
Read MoreThe hunt is on for the world’s best porridge maker
The 25th annual World Porridge Making Championships are coming to Scotland. The historic Highland village of Carrbridge iis the place to be on Saturday, 6 October, as it comes alive for the event. The renowned competition attracts porridge makers from across the world with professional and amateur chefs, food producers, food bloggers, small business owners…
Read MoreBook festival hears that death should be celebrated
Scots should be celebrating death and those who give their bodies to medical science, according to a leading crime writer. Professor Dame Sue Black was speaking this weekend at a packed event at the Wigtown Book Festival the forensic anthropologist discussed a range of subjects – from her Scottish upbringing through to the gratitude we…
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