Posts Tagged ‘writer’
StAnza programme launched ahead of 2022 festival
StAnza, Scotland’s International Poetry Festival, has revealed a host of prize-winning poets among next year’s line-up. It has unveiled its festival programme for 2022 under the title Stories Like Starting Points. The festival, which was forced online in 2021 due to Covid, is planning a full return in hybrid form, Covid permitting, combining the best…
Read MoreChristmas crackers to keep us company on TV and radio
BBC Scotland has a stocking full of festive goodies across television and radio to entertain audiences. There’s plenty to keep everyone entertained across TV and radio on Christmas Eve and into Christmas Day, to capture the festive spirit. Christmas Classics on Christmas Eve will be broadcast on BBC Radio Scotland from 10-11.30pm. Recorded at The…
Read MoreThe story of philanthropist A. K. Bell and the Gannochy Trust
There have always been people who are in successful in life, who feel a moral duty of care to help those less well off. In A Roof Over One’s Head, writer Jeremy Duncan narrates the history of the work of A.K. Bell and the Gannochy Trust. The Trust was founded in 1937 by Scottish businessman…
Read MoreMaking it happen in 2022 at The Royal Conservatoire
It’s the annual celebration of innovation that turns the spotlight on some of the nation’s most exciting young artists. The Royal Conservatoire of Scotland – a world top three destination for performing arts education – has announced the 15 recipients of its Make It Happen Fund, which helps graduates in the early stages of their…
Read MoreWin a chance to discover Edinburgh’s literary heritage
A new competition has been launched offering a pair of literature lovers a once-in-a-lifetime prize – the chance to explore Edinburgh’s literary heritage accompanied by one of the city’s most famous writers, multiple award-winning author Ian Rankin OBE. The competition prize package also includes return travel to Edinburgh, two nights’ accommodation at YOTEL Edinburgh, a…
Read MoreDovecot to host the works of William Morris
The archive of Morris & Co, one of the world’s best known interior brands, is coming to Scotland early next year. Dovecot, the world-renowned tapestry studio in Edinburgh, presents a new interpretation of William Morris’ wallpaper designs to celebrate UK wallpaper innovation. Opening on January 28 2022 this major exhibition highlights why Morris is regarded…
Read MoreAn amusing look at 50 of the ‘worst’ Scots
Acclaimed writer Allan Brown has amassed a hilarious collection of portraits of 50 of the most prominent offending villains and numpties. He cast a sharp over those who he considers have hindered rather than helped Scotland throughout its history. The list includes historic ambassadors such as Robert Burns to popular personalities such as Billy Connolly.…
Read MoreA new Singleton of Glen Ord – 39 years in the making
A new 39-Year-Old single malt Scotch whisky from The Singleton of Glen Ord Distillery is set for release. The Singleton will deliver its second chapter in an epicurean journey to unearth great depth and flavour. With only 1,695 bottles available globally, this precious and luxurious vintage is The Singleton’s longest secondary maturation to date. Having…
Read MoreA delicious sweet treat with chocolate pumpkin muffins
Something many of us will have heard about, but never tried, is a muffin made with pumpkin. Well, now’s our chance to make them for ourselves! This week, courtesy of our friends at Kilduff Farm, who have a huge pumpkin patch, we bring you some recipes to use up those pumpkins leftover from Halloween. Kilduff…
Read MoreCask and Still Magazine Issue 10
In Cask & Still’s tenth edition we meet the MacLean brothers. Ewan, Jamie and Lachlan MacLean, are the sons of acclaimed whisky writer and connoisseur Charles MacLean. The trio were rowing to Scotland’s West Coast distilleries as the perfect training for them as they prepared to row across the Atlantic. In Bar Snaps, our regular…
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