Posts Tagged ‘tartan’
Julianne Moore’s pride in her strong Scottish roots
Most would never have been aware of Oscar-winning actress Julianne Moore’s Scottish heritage; a New York resident with that all-American pearly white smile, why would you think any differently? Yet it is also hard to miss that auburn hair and alabaster skin that glows across her sharp cheekbones. With close scrutiny, it is easy to…
Read MoreLe Haggis cabaret returns to the Big Burns Supper
Le Haggis VI – Scotland’s five star cabaret – is returning to ravish the Big Burns Supper. It’s not La Clique, it’s not La Soiree, it’s Le Haggis and it’s a Scottish national treasure, back to delight and astound with a fresh new show. Le Haggis VI returns to its spiritual home in the Big…
Read MoreA bowl lot of love for Baxters Soup special design
A design by an Edinburgh-born student has been chosen to appear on a special edition run of commemorative soup bowls to celebrate the 150th anniversary of one of the UK’s most-loved food producers. Baxters launched the competition to help mark its milestone year in partnership with the Glasgow School of Art, challenging students at Scotland’s…
Read MoreTartan mill campaign is weaving its magic
A tartan weaving brand is over 75% of the way towards hitting its funding target – just days after launching. A bespoke tartan design and manufacturing business Prickly Thistle has built an international clientele since opening its ‘pop up’ weaving mill in Evanton in April after running a successful crowdfunding campaign in early 2018. The…
Read MoreScots music award winners were crowned in Perth
Hands up for Trad celebrated Scotland’s vibrant traditional music scene at the weekend with 20 awards announced at the MG ALBA Scots Trad Music Awards. Produced by Hands Up for Trad and a staple in the Scottish music calendar, the ceremony was broadcast live on BBC ALBA and BBC Radio Scotland this evening, as well…
Read MoreSome questions and answers about Scotland
Scotland is a land with a proud recorded history, dating back well for thousands of years. But with so much history, there are often plenty of questions about our great land. Here, we answer seven queries. Q. What is the Cross of St Andrew? A. St Andrew is the patron saint of Scotland, and his…
Read MoreSilent Rob Roy film from 1922 to get rare screening
Tickets to a rare screening of the Rob Roy film from 1922 are to go on sale on St Andrew’s Day. The Hippodrome Silent Film Festival (HippFest) has announced that it will open its 2019 programme with a rare screening of Rob Roy accompanied by a new score composed and performed by multi-instrumentalist David Allison.…
Read MoreVisitors donated £53,000 to the Jim Clark Trust
The Jim Clark Trust is delighted to announce that £53,000 was raised by donations from Goodwood Festival of Speed visitors over the four-day event weekend held this summer. The official charity of the Festival, the proceeds will help to celebrate the memory of one of the most successful and admired motor racing legends of all…
Read MoreHappy birthday to Who with 10 fascinating facts
November 23 is a special date to millions of cult television fans across the globe. On this date 55 years ago, Doctor Who was first broadcast to the British public, and now it’s a huge hit across the world. And some of the key contributors who have ensured its enduring popularity over the years have…
Read MoreThe late Alan Bean was the Scotsman on the moon
Artist Alan Bean was part of the second lunar landing – and in tribute to his Scots ancestry, he took a swatch of MacBean tartan with him. Sadly, in May this year, Alan passed away at the age of 88. Prior to his death, Alan was an artist, who liked to paint figures set in…
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