Posts Tagged ‘skye’
Dunfermline Abbey hosts screening of Outlaw King
The resting place of Robert the Bruce, which played a starring role in Netflix film Outlaw King, will once again be in the spotlight at a unique showing of the historical epic. Dunfermline Abbey, which doubles as Westminster in the film, and the Abbey Church, which is home to The Bruce’s tomb, will play host…
Read MoreKiwi Jason is the new face of Talisker whisky
Premium Scotch whisky Talisker has a new brand ambassador – and he’s from New Zealand! Diageo Reserve has appointed Jason Clark to the post. Originally hailing from New Zealand, Jason joins the Diageo Reserve team in the UK and has recently celebrated 20 years in the bar industry. He has represented New Zealand in various…
Read MoreA ship shape property beside Loch Ness
A six bedroom detached house is for sale, offering stunning views over Loch Ness. Presented for sale by Galbraith, Point Clair House was built in the 1930s by a ship’s captain and the nautical influence is evident in its design, where the bow ended front of the property resembles the bridge of a ship. Point…
Read MoreMeet Donald from Skye – the new face of the island
A friendly new animated character has been created to help tourists visiting the Isle of Skye. Donald from Skye will answer their questions and give them important information whilst staying on the island. The creation of local businessman Calum MacDonald, it is hoped that Donald from Skye will act as a friendly face for the…
Read MoreNew bid to help mutton make the cut on Skye
With its stunning scenery and the ethereal majesty of the Cuillin, the Isle of Skye is one of Scotland’s most popular and iconic tourist destinations. And with hordes of hungry visitors keeping its restaurants busy, sheep producers and chefs are being asked for their say on Skye menus. One Rural Innovation Support Service (RISS) group…
Read MoreThe story of the Scots storytellers – the Shennachies
The likes of CSI and Silent Witness playing out on small screens across the country may portray an unashamedly 21st-century take on telling a tale of what has gone before, but it would be wrong to think age-old tradition and custom no longer have a voice in an increasingly digital society. Historically, a Scottish clan…
Read MoreMore protection wanted for Scottish landscapes
Scots want their scenic landscapes to be better protected. That’s the result of a survey commissioned by conservation charity the National Trust for Scotland, which reveals overwhelming support for greater measures to protect Scotland’s best scenery. The online survey of a sample of 1,229 people representative of Scotland’s population by age and gender was commissioned…
Read MoreScots eaterie named as one of the top five in the world
A Scottish eaterie has been named by the US-based Wall Street Journal as one of five restaurants in the world worth travelling for. The Three Chimneys, on the Isle of Skye, was named by the influential daily newspaper as one of five dining experiences in the world worth planning a trip around, and the only…
Read MoreDuo join the board of Scottish creative community
Scotland’s largest creative community has welcomed two new members onto its board. Entrepreneur Hugo Burge and communications specialist Dyan Owen have been appointed to board of Glasgow-based Wasps, Scotland’s largest creative community providing high quality affordable workspace, and other facilities, for more than 800 tenants from Shetland to the Borders. The pair have spoken about…
Read MoreFiddle wizards to teach at musical workshops
Two internationally renowned musical performers are coming to Scotland for a weekend series of instructional music workshops for students of all ages. Hosted by Peebles-based Nomad Beat Community Music School, internationally acclaimed master fiddler Jamie Laval teams up with one of Britain’s preeminent classical violinists Rosemary Warren-Green to teach classes in style, technique, and playing…
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