Posts Tagged ‘wellbeing’
A Monster Calls ready for its Scottish debut
The stage adaptation of A Monster Calls is making its Scottish debut next week in Aberdeen. Patrick Ness’s piercing novel is brought vividly to life in the Olivier Award-winning production by visionary director Sally Cookson, at His Majesty’s Theatre from 17-21 March. The production will also play at the Edinburgh Playhouse from 7 April-11 April.…
Read MoreEdinburgh named global hotspot for wellbeing
Scotland’s capital has been named as one of the world’s top 20 major cities for wellbeing – ahead of London – according to a new study. As part of its Wealth Report 2020, independent property consultancy Knight Frank has developed a new City Wellbeing Index which considers a range of factors – including lifestyle, healthcare,…
Read MoreThe search is on to find artists in residence
Glasgow Life is searching for 23 imaginative artists with the vision and skill to help local communities reap the life-enhancing benefits of creative activity. Choreographers, writers, dramatists, filmmakers, musicians, photographers and others are being invited to apply to become artists in residence, as the second phase of Glasgow’s ambitious Creative Communities programme gets underway. The…
Read MoreLOVE Gorgie Farm opens its doors
LOVE Gorgie Farm, formerly Gorgie City Farm, opened its doors on Saturday with a huge celebration and range of family-friendly activities. Edinburgh’s Depute Lord Provost, Cllr Joan Griffiths, joined with a number of local celebrities including radio presenter Grant Stott, Hearts CEO Ann Budge and Hibs footballer Ryan Porteous, as well as Edinburgh and Scotland…
Read MoreMaking waves with successful Scottish brands
The nation’s first floating hotel is to host a series of exclusive events celebrating Scotland’s exciting luxury brands who are making waves in the world. For the debut event, they will welcome Kingdom Scotland and Pringle of Scotland aboard for an afternoon of decadence. Attendees can take their place in Fingal’s ballroom where a sumptuous…
Read MoreHotel launches luxury range at its five star spa
A Glasgow hotel is launching pioneering treatments in its five star spa from Hashtag Organics ‘La Rue Verte’, a luxury skincare range derived from cannabidiol (CBD) oil. Glasgow’s most loved spa will be introducing ‘soul-soothing treatments’ using topical high quality products from the La Rue Verte skin care range , available to book from today.…
Read MoreWin a pair of tickets to the Detox Health Beauty Festival
Early-bird tickets go on sale tomorrow, Friday, 7 February, for the Detox Health Beauty Festival. The event will return to the Archerfield Walled Garden on Saturday 16 May, with a line up of health, natural beauty and wellbeing experts on hand to help ticket holders enrich mind, body and soul. With more than 1000 people…
Read MoreCountrymen UK Clubs to help isolation of rural men
Two farms in Scotland are among the first to become part of Countrymen UK, a registered charity with an exciting new nationwide initiative. The aim of the charity is to help men become more resilient to the life changes they are experiencing as a result of rural isolation and ageing. Buchan Community Farm in Maud…
Read MoreRoyal Air Forces Association needs helpers
The Royal Air Forces Association, which supports the wellbeing of RAF veterans, serving personnel and their dependants, needs more befrienders and caseworkers to meet growing demand for its services. While volunteers are sought across Scotland, the greatest need is in the central belt, including the Edinburgh and Glasgow areas, where many RAF veterans and their…
Read MoreScottish farmers choir set for huge charity concert
A Scottish farmers’ choir which first got together seven years ago to perform a one-off concert at the Glasgow Hydro is to host a special concert called‘A Song For Maggie’s at the Royal Concert Hall on 23 February to raise money for the cancer care charity. Hosted by Sally Magnusson and led by choir master…
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