Posts Tagged ‘stirling’
Coffee house award is a monumental honour
The cafe at a major tourist attraction has been honoured for its outstanding commitment to local Scottish produce. Legends Coffee House, at The National Wallace Monument in Stirling, has been awarded Taste Our Best accreditation from VisitScotland. This quality assurance status is awarded to food and drink establishments that can demonstrate their use of fresh,…
Read More80 years of The Beano celebrated this weekend
Scotland’s favourite comic is this year marking its 80th birthday – and a special celebration is taking place this Saturday. The Beano was first published in 1938, and to mark the occasion, a one-day pop-up exhibition will feature highlights from the National Library of Scotland’s extensive Beano collection – from decades-old summer specials to the…
Read More10 things you may not know about the Wallace Monument
The National Wallace Monument is one of Scotland’s most recognisable iconic buildings. The monument in Stirling was opened in 1869 to commemorate the life of the Scottish patriot and martyr Sir William Wallace, and has attracted visitors from near and far ever since. The National Wallace Monument is managed and operated by Stirling District Tourism…
Read MoreLandlords prepare to meet new code deadline
Landlords shouldn’t fear the major legislative changes being introduced in Scotland’s letting sector. That’s the view of independent property consultancy Galbraith, who say they changes are a major turning point in the sector. The two key legislative changes transforming the residential lettings sector in Scotland are the replacement of Short Assured Tenancies by Private Residential…
Read MoreFantastic plastic Seven Wonders of the World
Visitors to Glasgow Cathedral will be able to explore the Seven Wonders of the World in miniature. From this weekend, free Lego exhibition Brick Wonders goes on display at the historic site from Saturday 14 July – Sunday 23 September. The Brick Wonders exhibition, created by acclaimed Lego artist Warren Elsmore and his team of…
Read MoreThe Engine Shed celebrates first year of success
Scotland’s conservation centre The Engine Shed has celebrated a year of successful operations. Celebrating Scotland’s built heritage, The Engine Shed welcomed 15,000 visitors in its first year and has won a number of awards. The conservation hub engaged more than 2,700 school pupils, offered 288 free space hire bookings to stakeholders and developed international partnerships…
Read MoreScottish Opera pop-ups to entertain Glasgow this summer
Scottish Opera will host two 30-minute long pop-up shows for all ages this summer. A little Bit of HMS Pinafore and Be a Sport, Spike! will be staged at various venues in Glasgow from 2 August. Scottish Opera’s director of outreach and education, Jane Davidson said: ‘In 2018, Scottish Opera continues to bring its unique brand of miniature opera to audiences across Scotland. ‘There’s…
Read MoreArchitectural award hat-trick for the Engine Shed
A Scottish building has scooped three top industry awards in its first year of opening. The Engine Shed in Stirling has been awarded three prestigious accolades. As well as being named one of the best new buildings in Scotland at the Royal Incorporation of Architects in Scotland (RIAS) 2018, The Engine Shed was awarded Best…
Read MoreScots comedian swaps Love Island for the Festival
An Edinburgh comedian whose voice is entertaining the nation each night is set to return home for the Festival. Iain Stirling is currently narrating the fourth series of ITV2’s smash-hit BAFTA-winning Love Island each night at 9pm, alongside hosting a second series of physical comedy entertainment show CelebAbility this summer. Following recording in Mallorca, Iain…
Read MoreThe Scotswoman who stopped babies being killed
Killing new-born twins was common practice in the 19th century among the Ibibio people of Nigeria, but one Scotswoman went to great lengths to put an end to this. Aberdeen-born Mary Slessor was one of the few missionaries in Africa who learnt the local language, adapted to the native customs and environment and gained the…
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