Posts Tagged ‘scottish’
Top five shows to look out for at the Fringe
With the Edinburgh Festival Fringe just around the corner, we take a look at some of the top shows not to miss 1.Jack Docherty in David Bowie and Me: Parallel Lives 2 – 27 August, 8.30pm. Gilded Balloon Teviot Any fans of BBC Scotland’s hit comedy Scot Squad should snap up tickets…
Read MoreChildren at The High School of Glasgow host digi fair
Children at The High School of Glasgow have been learning about all things digital. The Junior School Digi-Leads Committee, a group of around 30 children from Junior 1 to Junior 6, hosted a fair to share what they have learnt. They shared their expertise in areas including animation, QR codes and coding and guided children…
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Incredible pictures from Aberdeen’s street art festival Nuart
Take a look those these incredible pictures from Aberdeen’s street art festival Nuart. The internationally renowned festival saw 13 acclaimed artists create stunning new artwork in the city – including some huge new murals. It has attracted tens of thousands of visitors to the city since it first took place in 2017 and continues to…
Read MoreHistoric steamship Sir Walter Scott returns
Historic steamship Sir Walter Scott will return to the water following major renovations. The steamship, which was built by Denny’s of Dumbarton in 1899, is due to be resume sailing this weekend on Loch Katrine. It comes after the completion of a £750,000 restoration project which involved replacing the two steam boilers and decking as…
Read MoreReview: Cinema premier of Stella
Jeremy Welch reviews Stella, the new award-winning film which is set in Galloway. It’s 1937 and the storm clouds are darkening over Europe as war seems imminent. Stella, played by Oli Fyne, tells the story of her plight as a penniless Oxford graduate of Jewish descent accepting a job to tutor the children of Lord…
Read MoreAirBnB for outdoor equipment could be the future for adventure sports
A former soldier has created an AirBnB for outdoor equipment and said it could revolutionise the adventure sports industry. The brainchild of Bruce Leishman, and his childhood best friend Ewan Black, KitUp gives people the chance to hire outdoor equipment from surfing and skiing to biking and camping. Bruce, 32, hopes the idea will help…
Read MoreVictorian townhouse once home to Sisters of Notre Dame up for sale
A 19th century Victorian townhouse that once belonged to the Sisters of Notre Dame is up for sale for £1.35million. For the past 40 years, the house on Kingsborough Gardens – one of the most sought after streets in Glasgow’s west end – was home to the religious group. This quiet street is set around…
Read MoreWine to Dine – Loch Arthur Creamery
Wine columnist James Robertson selects five bottles to pair with Scottish cheeses. Don’t miss our latest food feature on Loch Arthur Creamery in the July issue of Scottish Field magazine and then check out the full reviews of James Robertson’s matching wines. Loch Arthur Creamery Farmhouse Cheddar Tempest Armadillo IPA – There is something classical…
Read MoreLuxury holiday lodge on Loch Lomond with a private jetty on the market
A luxury holiday lodge on Loch Lomond has gone on the market – and comes with a private jetty. With its loch side location and hot tub, located in the small and exclusive Loch Lomond Holiday Park, The Glass House offers luxury living on the water’s edge. For sale through Argyll Holidays, Loch Lomond, the…
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