Posts Tagged ‘stirling’
Scotland’s most laid-back music festival is back in Doune
The first wave of acts for a laid-back Scottish music and arts festival have been announced. The ninth Doune the Rabbit Hole will feature an enviable selection of international and homegrown live music, DJs spoken word, family fun and food and drink. Among the bands taking part will be Levellers, Big Country, The Orb, Elephant…
Read MoreCall to create more national parks to benefit Scotland
A campaign to create more National Parks in Scotland will be discussed at a conference in Stirling later this month. An important conference to discuss the great progress being made to establish more National Parks in Scotland and to learn lessons from the two existing National Parks is being held on Friday, 20 April, with…
Read MoreConverted cottage is full of traditional Scots charm
A charming recently refurbished property near Balquhidder is now available. Presented by Galbraith, Ballinluig is a charming traditional cottage which has recently been refurbished with a new kitchen, wood-burning stove and double glazed windows. Formerly part of the Stronvar Estate, Ballinluig is a charming traditional cottage principally of stone construction under a slate roof, and…
Read MoreThere’s plenty of things to see with HES in 2018
Historic Environment Scotland is inviting visitors to experience its outstanding properties in the 2018 season. Kildrummy Castle, Tolquhon Castle and Corgarff Castle in Aberdeenshire are just a few of the historic sites across Scotland preparing to open their doors for the summer season. From 26 March, over 40 castles, cairns and brochs across the country…
Read MoreTheatre broadcast will be Absolutely Fabulous
Scottish theatre lovers unable to attend a London performance will be able to see a show live in cinemas. Oscar Wilde’s Lady Winderemere’s Fan is currently being staged at London’s Vaudeville Theatre, and will be broadcast on 20 March. The cast includes BAFTA Award-winning actor Jennifer Saunders as the Duchess of Berwick and BAFTA-nominated Kevin…
Read MoreThree go into one at the beautifully-presented Hopetoun
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 MoreA private home within travelling distance of Scotland’s big two cities
A delightful traditional dwelling situated within commuting distance of larger populations is now available. Situated in a very private and idyllic position with a peaceful outlook over the surrounding countryside, Galbraith present The Allen, Buchlyvie, in Stirlingshire. The Allen is a charming property of traditional stone construction set under a slate roof and provides spacious and…
Read MoreTop comedians coming to Scotland for Glasgow Comedy Festival
The Whyte & Mackay Glasgow International Comedy Festival is returning for its 16th year – and it’s bigger than ever. The hugely popular event in the comedy calendar will run from Thursday 8 March–Sunday 25. There will be over 500 shows at 54 venues across the city – the most ever in the festival’s history.…
Read MoreTV stars will tour in new Scottish stage comedy
Two Scottish theatre companies are collaborating in new musical comedy which is touring the country. Grid Iron and Stellar Quines theatre companies come together to create Bingo!, a new musical comedy empowering women, writes Stacey Wylie. Starring both stage and screen names including Louise McCarthy from ScotSquad and Two Doors Down, Wendy Seagar, Barbara Rafferty…
Read MoreStirling Gin will forge ahead in its new premises
Stirling’s first gin distillery has been given the go-ahead. Stirling Gin’s plans to make a six figure investment in creating the distillery and visitor centre in Stirling have been given the green light by the Stirling Council planning department. After having their planning permission application passed the award-winning gin company are now looking to complete…
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