Posts Tagged ‘travel’
A sentimental journey from Italy to Orkney
The Highland Games Ambassador by Jackie Roy sees Luca travel from his home in Italy to Orkney, where his father was interned as a prisoner of war in World War II, to fulfil his father’s dying wish. Attracting media attention by financing Scotland’s first Highland Games Ambassador leads to secrets of his past being unravelled. This…
Read MoreHow many Christmas songs can you find here?
Archie Hume of A Hume Country Clothing shares his thoughts on Christmas using the titles and lyrics of 35 songs. Snow is most definitely not falling all around, yet still, children are playing and having fun. I used to love a white Christmas almost as much as I love mistletoe and wine. The winters of 2009-10…
Read MoreHis sculptures have won acclaim the world over
Andrew Kay is a sculptor whose work has won international acclaim. Inspired by nature, his work can be seen throughout the world, and has a host of well-known clients who have purchased his distinctive work. From his studio set in the wild hills of his native county of Cumbria, Andrew creates sculpture that attracts widespread…
Read MoreSchedule revealed for HMY Iolaire remembrance
There’s just over a month to go until the commemorative events to mark the centenary of the loss of HMY Iolaire. The Iolaire was carrying sailors who had fought in the First World War back to the Isle of Lewis in the Outer Hebrides on Hogmany, 1918. She departed Kyle of Lochalsh, but at 2.30am…
Read MoreMore Scots are celebrating Christmas away
With the festive season fast approaching, Macdonald Resorts has found a growing trend of people planning to go away for Christmas with a 66% increase in the number of nights booked across both its UK and Spanish locations. The most significant increase comes from those looking to celebrate the festive period abroad, with Macdonald’s Spanish…
Read MoreOne of the world’s rarest books on show for one day
One of the world’s most treasured books, the Gutenberg Bible, will go on display at the National Library of Scotland this week. On Thursday (22 November), visitors to the Library will have the chance to see the book, produced in the 1450s by Johannes Gutenberg in Mainz, Germany. The Gutenberg Bible – as it later…
Read MoreThe Flying Scotsman keeps coming back – time and again
Think of the golden age of steam, and the chances are you will think of The Flying Scotsman, the world’s most iconic steamtrain. The Flying Scotsman which has endured a rollercoaster ride from spotlight to sidelines and back again, yet it still remains one of the most iconic images of Britain’s railway. Designed by eminent…
Read MoreSelf drive tours of Scotland from Capercaillie Escapes
If you are planning on exploring Scotland or looking for a great gift idea this Christmas, then look no further than Capercaillie Escapes. If you’ve been driven to distraction trying to think of the perfect present, this exciting holiday company offers uniquely tailored self-drive and escorted trips across Scotland allowing you to experience our great…
Read MoreMackintosh inspires a new train of thought
A huge pavilion inspired by Charles Rennie Mackintosh has been unveiled in Glasgow’s Central Station this week. Standing 15ft high and more than six-feet wide, the Light Pavilion, situated on the main concourse under the station’s clock, has been created by Glasgow-based designer Scott Jarvie. Commissioned by Glasgow Life, it is the latest activity as…
Read MoreThe perils of party season in the country
Archie Hume of A Hume Country Clothing takes a light-hearted look at footwear considerations during party season. As I’m a country clothing retailer I assume that a sizeable proportion of our customers – or in this case readers – live in the country. Or at least have a passing relationship with life beyond the sulphurous…
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