Posts Tagged ‘stirling’
The surprising cost of Scotland’s takeaway meals
Over a third of adults in Scotland are ordering takeaways every week, adding up to over £1.5bn a year, with the biggest spenders shelling out over £1,200 a year on their orders. 34% of adults are placing the orders, according to a survey conducted for Quality Meat Scotland, based on the research revealing a 2%…
Read MoreBoe Gin secures Scottish deal for violet gin
Stirling-based Boe Gin has announced a major milestone with a new national listing with retailer ASDA. Their award-winning Boe Violet Gin rolls out in all ASDA stores across Scotland for the first time after a phenomenal year for the brand. Boe Gin are one of Scotland’s most successful independent gin producers, having announced their financial…
Read MoreBloody Scotland was another crime success story
The Bloody Scotland crime writing festival had an attendance of over 10,000 for the first time. McIlvanney Prize winner, Manda Scott, set the tone for the weekend when she announced that in the spirit of cooperation reflected by the climate protests she wished to abandon rivalry and share the prize with her fellow finalists –…
Read MoreStirling’s secrets are revealed in a new book
Stirling is Scotland’s smallest Royal City, and also one of its newest. But, strangely, it’s also the ancient capital and one of the most important locations in all of Scottish history. On Monday 30 September, Extremis Publishing is releasing a new book by Murray Cook. With full-colour illustrations, Digging into Stirling’s Past: Uncovering the Secrets…
Read MoreLife in the fast lane as motorsport comes to Scotland
The British Touring Car Championship is coming to Scotland this weekend, as Knockhill hosts the competition event on 14/15 September. Colin Turkington and Andrew Jordan are set to renew the battle for the competition, as Tom Oliphant targets his maiden series victory north of the border. Team BMW’s Turkington and BMW Pirtek Racing stablemate Jordan…
Read MoreScotland at your fingertips with the Waldorf Astoria
Enjoy a luxurious stay coupled with bespoke experiences to showcase the best that Scotland has to offer. To complement the variety of quality attractions on its doorstep, Waldorf Astoria has added a number of luxury experiences designed to transport guests to some of Scotland’s most beautiful landscapes and hidden gems. Introducing the hotel’s new Cultural…
Read MoreWallace Monument birthday party details revealed
A day of celebrations have been lined up to mark the 150th birthday of the National Wallace Monument in Stirling. Stirling Provost Christine Simpson will launch the anniversary day which will include song and dance performances from the local Monument School of Performing Arts, gripping battle stories from costumed soldiers and a guided archaeologist’s tour…
Read MoreFinding fabulous fare for the Forth Food Festival
The Forth Valley Food Festival is returning for a second year, after a successful launch last year. Running from 11-20 October and showcasing the region’s diverse larder, this year’s food festival trail is already taking shape, with a range of fun activities on offer from wild cocktail making to farm tours. Over 14 local food…
Read MoreHopetoun was once part of a Victorian estate
An impressive home with a fascinating history is available to purchase. Hopetoun, in Blairhoyle, Port Of Menteith, Stirling, is brought to the market by Galbraith. Hopetoun once formed part of the Blairquhoille Estate which included a Victorian mansion house, built in 1852 by the Grahams which was served by Hopetoun and at that time was…
Read MoreAn insightful guide to the secrets of Stirling
Stirling, while remaining a small settlement throughout the past, is not to be underestimated and holds huge significance in Scottish history. It has been associated with some of the most famous names in Scotland, including William Wallace and Mary Queen of Scots, with Stirling Castle housing almost every Scottish monarch. Secret Stirling gives a vivid…
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