Posts Tagged ‘Rugby’
Enjoy a lager and support rugby hero Doddie’s charity
Rugby fans can raise their glasses to toast former Scotland hero Doddie Weir – and support his charity at the same time. Scotland rugby legend Finlay Calder was on hand for the launch of Gen!us Craft Lager at Scotmid, and now the former British and Irish Lions captain has called on customers to give #5p4Doddie,…
Read More10 things you may not know about the Wallace Monument
The National Wallace Monument is one of Scotland’s most recognisable iconic buildings. The monument in Stirling was opened in 1869 to commemorate the life of the Scottish patriot and martyr Sir William Wallace, and has attracted visitors from near and far ever since. The National Wallace Monument is managed and operated by Stirling District Tourism…
Read MoreVictorian value to be had in this Glasgow terrace
A beautifully refurbished Victorian four bedroom family home is now available in Glasgow. Presented by Savills, 24 King Edward Road is a traditional sandstone terrace house in the popular Jordanhill catchment area. The accommodation is split over three floor and comprises four bedrooms and two bright and spacious reception rooms. Internally the property has been…
Read MoreASI Scottish Open reveals its dram good new partner
The Aberdeen Standard Investments Scottish Open gets underway today and its new official whisky sponsor partner has been revealed. Glengoyne Highland Single Malt Scotch Whisky has signed a one year deal with golf event, marking their biggest sponsorship deal to date. As part of the deal Glengoyne will be the house pour at all course…
Read MoreV&A Museum at the heart of Scotland and Japan links
The eagerly anticipated opening of V&A Dundee was among the experiences highlighted to travel trade and airline contacts during a visit to Japan. The visit was made by Scottish Cabinet Secretary for Culture, Europe and External Affairs, Fiona Hyslop. The renowned attraction, which will open on Dundee’s waterfront in September, marks a unique opportunity to…
Read More10 signs you grew up in the Scottish countryside
What cuts deeper than heartbreak? Archie Hume of A Hume Country Clothing offers his take on growing up in the Scottish countryside. My mum used to say ‘love cuts deep’ quite frequently – every time I was dumped by yet another girl. But do you know what, it doesn’t cut half as deep as the mark…
Read MoreThis weekend gives children the chance to go on the run
A programme of free live entertainment is on its way to three east of Scotland events this weekend. Organisers of Ironkids Scotland, a series of three fun and family-friendly running events for young people aged 3 to 14 of all abilities, will feature have a go activities and sports taster sessions at each venue to…
Read MoreFormer team-mate does his bit to support Doddie
Former Scotland rugby captain Gordon Bulloch will tomorrow set off to scale his own Mount Everest. It’s the latest show of support by internationalists for Doddie Weir’s campaign to find a cure for MND. And he is calling on rugby fans to join him. Bulloch won 75 caps for Scotland in a career with West…
Read MoreFrom dream to brewing reality in just three months
In December 2016, Murray Campbell had a dream. He wanted to open a brewery. Three months later, it happened. Campbells Brewery was established in early 2017 in Peebles by Murray. It was a complete change of direction for Murray who, up until that point, had been involved in a tent business. However, with a dedicated…
Read MoreBid to create a new home for Edinburgh Rugby
Plans to create a new home for Edinburgh Rugby have taken a step forward with a planning application being submitted City of Edinburgh Council. Scottish Rugby has confirmed it intends to create a new playing venue in the shadow of BT Murrayfield, which will have a capacity of up to 7,800. The land is currently…
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