Posts Tagged ‘The Crown’
It’s 20 years since the Britannia opened its doors
It’s hard to believe, but 19 October this year marks the 20th anniversary of The Royal Yacht Britannia first opening its doors as a visitor attraction in Edinburgh. The former Royal residence, berthed alongside Ocean Terminal in Leith, has been building up to its double decade birthday celebrations in commanding style. As well as retaining…
Read MoreBellany’s The Boat Builders to go on public display
A ‘key work’ by acclaimed Scots artist John Bellany is no longer in private ownership and will go on display to the public. After remaining privately owned for some 55 years, one of the earliest and most significant paintings by the internationally acclaimed Bellany will go on permanent public display as part of the Scottish…
Read MoreA lost symbol from Scotland’s past is revealed
This summer’s warm weather has revealed a forgotten Pictish symbol in the north of Scotland. The rare Pictish symbol stone has been discovered on the banks of the River Don in Dyce, Aberdeen. The river’s low water level, resulting from the recent sustained spell of warm and dry weather, led to the unearthing of the…
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 MoreThe par-fect guide ahead of the ASI Scottish Open
A new guide to Scotland’s Golf Coast has been launched. ahead of the ASI Scottish Open. Distribution of the bookley en just been completed to guide visitors to all the tourist hotspots, golf courses and accommodation providers in the East Lothian area as the world’s eyes fall upon Scotland’s Golf Coast for the ASI Scottish…
Read MoreDine like a king or queen on board the Britannia
An exclusive dining experience with the last captain of the Royal Yacht Britannia is being held next month. To celebrate the 65th Anniversary of the launch of the Britannia by Her Majesty The Queen in 1953, an exclusive evening event is being held on board with special guest speaker, Commodore Anthony JC Morrow, CVO. Taking…
Read MoreFive top tips to ensure your wedding is a royal success
As Royal wedding fever sweeps across the country, Scotland’s Wedding Coordinator of the Year shares her top tips for creating a fairy tale wedding. Karen McKechnie (29) works at the luxury four-star Macdonald Crutherland House hotel, in East Kilbride, and was awarded the coveted accolade of Scotland’s Wedding Coordinator of the Year at the prestigious…
Read MoreA variety of gems from Scotland’s past go to auction
Auctioneers Bonhams are preparing to hold their annual Scottish sale later this month. A significant number of articles of note to Scots will be going under the hammer. A large number of paintings will be available, including works by Sir Henry Raeburn and John Bellany. Of note is John Maclauchlan Milne’s Calva Shore, Iona. Milne’s…
Read MoreDine like a king or queen on board the Britannia
An exclusive dining experience with the last captain of the Royal Yacht Britannia is being held later this year. To celebrate the 65th Anniversary of the launch of the Britannia by Her Majesty The Queen in 1953, an exclusive evening event is being held on board with special guest speaker, Commodore Anthony JC Morrow, CVO.…
Read MoreAnother look at lager
PETER RANSCOMBE IT’S been a couple of years since The Grape & The Grain last took a look at Scottish lager and so it’s high time we made like Fagan and reviewed the situation. Since we last attacked the crown caps with a bottle opener, the craft brewing sector has continued to flourish, with the Campaign…
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