Posts Tagged ‘stirling’
Getting the elderly outdoors in a walking group
Older people in Stirling have been boosting their health in the great outdoors. It’s thanks to a partnership between a leading housing provider and Scotland’s walking charity. Bield and Paths for All have seen tenants at Strathallan Court benefit physically and mentally from joining a walking group, which takes older members of the community on…
Read MoreThe facts of death come to Wigtown Book Festival
An agnostic bishop, a scientist and a ex-atheist with a fascination for a clerical killer will be exploring the many faces of death at Wigtown Book Festival. Former Bishop of Edinburgh Richard Holloway, forensic anthropologist Professor Dame Sue Black and literary critic Stuart Kelly will discuss various aspects of the one inescapable reality that unites…
Read MoreHonouring those in the Scottish farming industry
Scotland’s traditional industry of working the land is still alive and kicking in the 21st century. The Scottish Rural Awards is looking to reward those who put in the hours in the agricultural sector. Open to all agricultural businesses, the agriculture category aims to highlight the importance of farming and associated industries in rural Scotland.…
Read MoreNicola Benedetti looks to get more children into music
Scotland’s world-class violinist Nicola Benedetti launched a fantastic new series of free Super Strings Sessions for hundreds of young musicians across Scotland. Nicola, along with Big Noise, are promoting the Super Strings Sessions will involve around 350 young string players and are supported by players of People’s Postcode Lottery. The scheme was launched at Aberdeen…
Read MoreDedication to his post earns John a reward
We all know someone who has gone over and above the call of duty in order to do their job. Now, a dedicated member of staff who slept overnight in an Aberdeenshire castle has been awarded a prestigious award by the National Trust for Scotland. John Lemon, visitor services supervisor at Craigievar Castle near Alford…
Read MoreA new twist on Macbeth with an all-female cast
A Scottish theatre is to tour the nation with an all-female cast for its nationwide tour of The Macbeths – Dominic Hill’s intimate and intense re-imagining of the Scottish play. Directed by Citizens Theatre director Dominic Hill and adapted in collaboration with Frances Poet, this powerfully concentrated version of the text has a relentless focus…
Read MoreThe search is on for Scotland’s young theatre talent
Scottish Youth Theatre are touring Scotland over the next couple of months to recruit talented young artists. Following a critically acclaimed performance by this year’s company, Scottish Youth Theatre is now recruiting for their 2019 National Ensemble. To ensure they recruit the most promising young artists Scotland has to offer, they are auditioning across the…
Read MoreYoung island brothers raise funds for charity
A pair of young farmers on the Isle of Iona came up with an idea with a difference for a charity fundraiser. Cameron and Jamie MacInnes prompted a round of applause from the normally-reserved ringside bidders at Caledonian Marts in Stirling this week. They hand-picked their best lambs for the market but they had a…
Read MoreExclusive evening at the National Wallace Monument
The National Wallace Monument is to commemorate the Battle of Stirling Bridge. An exclusive evening event will take place at the monument in Stirling, to commemorate the battle on 11 September. The Knock on History’s Door event will give visitors the chance to see the monument in a new light as they explore the building.…
Read MoreTwo new Scottish craft beers hit the shelves
Two unique new craft beers are coming to the shelves of Scottish supermarkets. Aldi has partnered with Fallen Brewing, and the Stirling-based brewer have exclusively createdWanganui (4.6% ABV), a fresh and vibrant Kiwi Pale Ale, and Gose Train (4% ABV), a German style Sour Wheat Beer, cost just £1.39 for a 330ml can. Wanganui is…
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