Posts Tagged ‘work’
Euan’s jewellery has made him into a Glasgow gem
Euan McWhirter’s jewellery already has a glittering celebrity following, but he’s set to dazzle even more with a collection of everyday diamond pieces. Originally from Troon, the designer – who made his name with his iconic Lucky Bitches rings, colourful cocktail rings worn by the likes of Kylie – has been based in Glasgow for…
Read More100 pipers and drummers to mark Armistice centenary
A thoughtful Edinburgh school pupil will see an idea he came up with four years ago become a reality on Remembrance Sunday. In 2014, Merchiston Castle School pupil James Lascelles, then aged 11, wrote to the headmaster with an idea for the 2018 Remembrance Service. He shared his idea of commemorating the 100th anniversary of…
Read MoreCelebrating the centenary of the Artists’ Town
A short documentary looking at 100 years of the work of artists in Kirkcudbright has been released online. Over the years, it has become know as The Artists’ Town, a magnet for creatives and art lovers. The new short film, running to just over eight minutes, sees residents, artists and makers talk about why this…
Read MoreKelvinside goes red to remember the war dead
Pupils and staff at a Glasgow School are marking the centenary of the end of the First World War by paying special tribute to the 131 former pupils who fell during the conflict. Kelvinside Academy, a War Memorial Trust school with one of the biggest Combined Cadet Forces (CCF) in the country, is one of…
Read MoreWe bring you part three of our short story Foxcastle
Today, we bring your part three of our exclusive online short story, Foxcastle. Foxcastle is part of Sylvia Townsend Warner’s last collection of short stories, Kingdoms of Elfin. These are glorious dark fantasies, of which five are set in Scotland, The Five Black Swans, The Climate of Exile, The Late Sir Glamie, The Occupation and…
Read MoreLearn about one of Scotland’s deadliest cancers
Google’s Digital Garage in Scotland is hosting a special event to mark the start of Pancreatic Cancer Awareness Month. Attendees will be able to find out more about the work of Pancreatic Cancer Scotland and hear from the Google Team about how they can join the social media movement to help raise awareness of pancreatic…
Read MoreHave designs on success for your bathroom
One of the places at home in which we spend a lot of time is the bathroom. Who doesn’t enjoy relaxing in a warm, spacious bath, or blasting themselves with hot water from a shower, especially if they’ve been out in the cold? Bagnodesign Luxury Bathrooms, who attended the recent Homebuilding & Renovations Show at…
Read MoreDeserved recognition for the Rock Trust’s work
The dedication of those who help young people who are homeless has been recognised. Established in 1991, The Rock Trust works with young people between the age of 16 and 25 who are homeless or at risk of becoming homeless. This includes young people who are in transitions, leaving care or home and those involved in offending,…
Read MoreA city escape with a beautifully designed garden
Before Tina Kelly and her husband John moved to Edinburgh over 14 years ago, the garden was never a priority. ‘We’d never really lived anywhere for more than four years. With this one, we had finished the work on the house and the garden frustrated us a bit, which is why we decided to get…
Read MoreShooting from the lip is his speciality
Nothing and no-one is able to escape the sharp wit of Alasdair Mitchell in this collection of columns from his weekly Sharpshooter column in the Shooting Times. One of the reasons for Mitchell’s popularity is his ability to discern the truth from a collection of mistruths and his powerful yet calm writing style. This amusing…
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