Posts Tagged ‘shetland’
Connecting the north easts of Scotland and England
There’s a long and proud connection between the shipyards in the north east of Scotland and the north east of England. I found myself on the top floor of an abandoned shipyard on the River Tyne. From the top floor of Hawthorn Leslie’s offices in Hebburn, I looked out across overgrown slipways, a crumbling jetty…
Read MoreA handy new guide to Scotland on the small screen
A new VisitScotland guide highlighting Scotland as the home of some of the world’s greatest TV has been launched. The booklet, TV Set in Scotland, produced by VisitScotland, contains details of more than 60 television programmes, which have either been filmed in Scotland or have Scottish links. It coincides with the 130th anniversary of the…
Read MoreA lost symbol from Scotland’s past is revealed
This summer’s warm weather has revealed a forgotten Pictish symbol in the north of Scotland. The rare Pictish symbol stone has been discovered on the banks of the River Don in Dyce, Aberdeen. The river’s low water level, resulting from the recent sustained spell of warm and dry weather, led to the unearthing of the…
Read MoreThe Military Tattoo comes to your living room
It’s one of the hottest tickets in town just now, and everyone is invited to the Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo on Monday night. Sadly, we won’t all be able to fit onto the magnificent Esplanade of Edinburgh Castle, but BBC One Scotland is to show highlights from this year’s production, so you can watch from…
Read MoreA variety of sealife recorded in Scotland’s waters
The waters of Scotland are a stronghold for sealife, according to the 2018 National Whale and Dolphin Watch event. Thousands of volunteers from all around the British Isles took part in the event, conducted between 28 July and 5 August, and their work has revealed the striking biodiversity of Britain’s whales, dolphins and porpoises. Organised…
Read MoreScottish produce at the heart of revamped hotel
Scottish produce is the order of the day at one of the capital’s favourite restaurants. Chefs at The Restaurant at The Bonham Hotel have been hard at work, creating some of the tastiest summer dishes, showcasing the best seasonal produce that the country has to offer, to celebrate more quality cuisine than ever before.. Making…
Read MoreFour new books about Shetland’s War to be launched
The first of four books about Shetland’s role in the First World War will be launched later this month. The are being published by Shetland Library in partnership with the Shetland Museum and Archives. In 1916, Shetland brothers Charlie and Willie Abernethy served together in the trenches at the Somme as ordinary soldiers in the…
Read MoreShetland author returns to island for final book
Bestselling crime author Ann Cleeves is visiting Shetland to launch her latest novel – and say a bittersweet farewell to detective Jimmy Perez. Wild Fire is the eighth and final book in the Shetland series, which has been adapted into a hit BBC series. Ann launched her first Perez novel – Raven Black – in…
Read MoreEight of the most unusual places to stay in Scotland
Nowadays a simple hotel room stay or a city apartment break are a thing of the past. So whether it be for a weekend getaway with the family, other half or even just to experience the county from a new… or sometimes old location you can always count on Scotland to provide some quirky places…
Read MoreSealife sightings come in from all around Scotland
Scotland’s waters are proving a haven for sea creatures. The annual National Whale and Dolphin Watch event started last Saturday, 28 July, and all around the UK, there have been plenty of whale, dolphin and porpoise (cetacean) sightings submitted. Every year, scientists at the Sea Watch Foundation lead a campaign to help members of the…
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