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Scotland Magazine author Sally TomsBravo GlasgowScotland’s biggest city has another event to shout about Congratulations Glasgow! The city has been picked to host the Commonwealth Games in 2014. Excitement reached fever pitch in November and when the announcement was made there were celebrations across the country in typical Scottish style. I particularly liked the pictures of dour politicians holding... From the Editor from Issue 36 published on 14/12/2007 Scotland EventsGlasgow Film Festival 14th - 24th February 2008 Glasgow More than 100 films will be showing during 10 days at this successful new festival. Alongside its previews and premieres, gala nights and guest appearances, the Film Festival showcases a range of innovative and exciting films as well as the bes... Scotland Events from Issue 36 published on 14/12/2007 As sure as SherlockWe look at the life of Sir Arthur Conan Doyle, Scottish author and creator of the Sherlock Holmes mysteries. Arthur Doyle was born into a prominent Edinburgh family on 22nd May 1859 (the Conan part was his middle name which he adopted later). The Doyle family were Irish Catholic, and at aged nine he was sent to a Jesuit school in England. Despite his harsh schooling, Arthur graduated at 17 with no religio... Scotland Legends from Issue 36 published on 14/12/2007 Everything you need to know about Harris TweedTo begin with, it needs to be understood that Harris tweed, one of the most desirable wool textiles in the world, is produced exclusively on the Outer Hebridean island of Harris and Lewis, an island which is divided into two halves, with Harris in the south and Lewis in the north. By Certified Trade... Scotland Life from Issue 36 published on 14/12/2007 Breaking the habitScotland is full of new discoveries, says Sally Toms You know how it is; you get to know a place well enough and yet always end up going to the same places. Like when you order the same dish from your local takeaway, because you know it’s the one you like the most. It’s especially true of cities, for visitors and residents alike. Residents are often... From the Editor from Issue 35 published on 15/11/2007 Edinburgh’s Hogmanay29th Dec 2007 – 1st Jan 2008 Four days and nights of amazing events kick off the world’s greatest new year party.With the traditional torchlit procession, street performers, fireworks, concerts, ceilidh, the big Hogmanay party itself and a new year’s day run to blow the cobwebs away – Edinburgh’s buzzing. Experience the magic f... Scotland Events from Issue 35 published on 15/11/2007 Celtic Connections16th Jan – 3rd Feb 2008 The biggest winter music festival in the world, Celtic Connections features artists from around the globe alongside the very best Scottish talent at venues across the city. From concerts, ceilidhs and clubnights to drums, drams and dancing, January evenings will never be dreich again www.celticconn... Scotland Events from Issue 35 published on 15/11/2007 Scotland EventsLoch Ness Hogmanay Festival 28th December 2007 – 2nd January 2008 (dates tbc) Drumnadrochit A six-day festival which includes daily guided walks, shinty and football matches, a tea dance, a duck race, and cookery demonstrations. The highlight of the festival is the open-air ceilidh on Hogmanay and ... Scotland Events from Issue 35 published on 15/11/2007 Scott's country homeCharles Douglas visits Abbotsford House at Melrose in the Scottish Borders, home of Sir Walter Scott Ihave an enduring image of Sir Walter Scott, the mercurial Scottish author and icon, glimpsed through the window of his town house in Edinburgh late at night seated at his desk with his quill pen furiously writing to pay off his debts. Of course, that is certainly not how he would have wished us to ... Scotland Houses from Issue 35 published on 15/11/2007 Doctor Livingstone, I presume?In the latest of our series on famous Scots, we study the life of Scotland’s most famous explorer David Livingstone was born in Blantyre Mill village on 19 March 1813. The son of a shopkeeper, the young Livingstone lived with his parents, two brothers and two sisters in a one-roomed house beside the cotton mill. Like the other village children, he began working in the mills at the age of 10 as ... Scottish Legends from Issue 35 published on 15/11/2007 Colin MontgomerieColin Montgomerie is one of the world’s most famous golf players. We look into his ancestry Scotland prides itself on the fact that while golf is an elitist sport in many parts of the world, in Scotland it as an inclusive all-embracing pursuit at which anyone can participate and if talented, have the opportunity to excel. The country has, of course, produced scores of great players but up... Scotland Genealogy from Issue 35 published on 15/11/2007 Everything you need to know about... Scottish dancingFirst it is important to separate Scottish country dancing from Highland dancing. The essential difference is that Scottish country dancing is social, danced by couples, and comprises reels (circle dances), jigs, and Strathspeys (long dances). Highland dancing is ceremonial, and performed solo. The... Scotland Life from Issue 35 published on 15/11/2007 National treasureSally Toms looks at the life of celebrated Scottish author Robert Louis Stevenson Robert Lewis Balfour Stevenson (1850-1894) was born in Edinburgh in November 1850. The Stevensons were distinguished lighthouse designers, but from an early age Robert showed an interest in literature. An only child, Robert was intelligent but often ill; he had ‘weak lungs’ which might well have be... Scottish Legends from Issue 34 published on 30/08/2007 Festival feverSally Toms enters into the spirit of the Edinburgh festival. All of them As this issue went to press, Edinburgh was a buzzing with festival spirit. Every year, the city flings open its gates and welcomes hundreds of thousands of visitors to revel in art, music, comedy and all kinds of entertainment from around the world. The city is absolutely taken over and its populat... From the Editor from Issue 34 published on 30/08/2007 One for the girlsGrand Perthshire estate Kinnaird is offering unique fishing breaks specifically for women. Sally Toms found out more If, like me, you’re a woman that cringes at the ‘women’s section’ in a newspaper, then the idea of a specialist fishing holiday for women may at first seem a bit... patronising. But, even in these days of sexual equality, there are undeniably more men interested in the sport than women. For decade... Best of Scotland from Issue 34 published on 30/08/2007 Gordon BrownIn recent issues we have looked at how you can find out about your ancestors through genealogy. In a new Being Scottish and the leader of the United Kingdom takes some balancing act. New British Prime Minister Gordon Brown has done it by stressing his loyalty to the Union between Scotland and England while taking a calculated and deliberate decision with his wife Sarah to have his children born not jus... Scotland Genealogy from Issue 34 published on 30/08/2007 Hebridean hospitalityKinloch Lodge Isle of Skye Tel: +44 (0)1471 833 333 This hotel simply couldn’t be in any country other than Scotland – it has an unmatchable sense of place. The whitewashed stone architecture is part up-market country lodge and part farm; the newer South Lodge is just as restrained externally b... Best of Scotland from Issue 34 published on 30/08/2007 Och! There’s a croc in the lochSally Toms muses about Scotland’s biodiversity and the mysterious case of the Loch Ness crocodile Interesting things are happening in Scotland. There’s a new first minister, a new parliament. Governmental changes are shaking the foundations of this great nation. But, as usual, I prefer to leave political comment to Roddy and ramble on a bit here about something else entirely. This time, I have ... From the Editor from Issue 33 published on 22/06/2007 Keeping in touchSally Toms learns a thing or two from Scotland Magazine’s readers One of the things I like best about Scotland is it’s ability to surprise you. After several years of visiting the country, writing about it and talking about it, there’s always something new to discover. A case in point: for this year’s Icons of Scotland awards we emailed a selection of readers ask... From the Editor from Issue 32 published on 13/04/2007 Scotland EventsT in the Park 7-8 July, 2007 Balado, Perthshire Now in its second decade, T in the Park has become one of the most important and critically acclaimed music events on the UK and European festival circuit. Tickets for this year’s event sold out inside a record-breaking one hour for a hotly anticipate... Scottish Events from Issue 32 published on 13/04/2007 Icons of ScotlandSally Toms introduces the winners of the fifth annual Icons of Scotland awards It’s that time of year again. The time where Scotland Magazine recognises the very best of all things Scottish with our prestigious Icons of Scotland awards. This is the fifth year of the annual awards, but this time we’ve chosen to do things a little differently. In previous years the Icons would ... Icons of Scotland from Issue 32 published on 13/04/2007 Digging into the pastSally Toms has started researching her family tree In this issue we begin the first part of our guide to researching your family tree, a hobby that has experienced a huge rise in popularity in recent years. Thanks to the internet and amount of information now available at the touch of a button, it’s never been easier. And it’s exciting because, unl... From the Editor from Issue 31 published on 16/02/2007 A slice of luxury (Myres Castle)Sally Toms finds out what's cooking at Myres Castle For most of us, a stay in a five-star hotel is the absolute height of luxury. But we’ve discovered something even more so... imagine having complete run of your own five-star hotel. Such extravagance is off the chart, yet it is more realistic than you might believe. Myres Castle is a beautiful 16t... Best of Scotland from Issue 31 published on 16/02/2007 On the war pathSally Toms picks out a few places to visit in connection with World War II The most famous period of Scottish history is arguably the era of the Stuart Kings and the ‘45 Jacobite Uprising. Less romantic but as important, of course, was World War II (1939-45). Widely believed to be the defining event of the 20th century, it shaped Scotland’s history and landscape as much a... Scotland battles from Issue 31 published on 16/02/2007 Open all seasonsSally Toms suggests Scotland’s summer visitors are missing out The majority of Scotland’s visitors arrive between May and September. They experience the country’s mildest weather and possibly 50 different kinds of rain, but what about the rest of the year? Are the hotels and visitor attractions boarded up and borders closed? Most winter visitors make a beeline... From the Editor from Issue 30 published on 01/12/2006 That something special (Kilcamb Lodge)Sally Toms visits Kilcamb Lodge, a luxurious country house hotel in Argyll What do you look for in a holiday? If it’s peace, tranquillity and spectacular scenery then we’re going to let you in on a secret; the west coast peninsulas are the place to be. Travelling north by road from Glasgow is scenic, but you share the road with scores of tourists hot footing it to the Hi... Best of Scotland from Issue 30 published on 01/12/2006 I have the haggis to prove itSally Toms introduces herself as the new Editor of Scotland Magazine Scotland is a place that easily captures the imagination of children. And like so many people, my love for the country began on childhood holidays. On one such holiday I was bought a little toy ‘haggis’ by my parents. It bore no resemblance to an actual haggis (meat products do not make very attrac... From the Editor from Issue 29 published on 25/10/2006 Scotland's adventure playgroundThe area around Fort William and Lochaber is promoting itself as the Outdoor Capital of the UK. Sally Toms looks at what’s on offer Scotland’s Western Highlands have always been an outdoory sort of place. Ben Nevis has attracted hill climbers and mountaineers for centuries, and more recently several major outdoor events have used Fort William, the largest town, as a base including the Annual Scottish Six Day Motor Bike Trials ... Scottish Activities from Issue 29 published on 25/10/2006 Britain's last battleThis year marks the 260th anniversary of the Battle of Culloden, a pivotal point in British Civil War. Sally Toms looks at how events unfolded On April 16, 1746 the last Jacobite army was bloodily defeated on Culloden Moor – bringing to an end not just eight months of rising, but also 100 years of religious and political debate. Culloden was not a fight between the English and Scots, rather the forces of the Jacobites, who supported the c... Scotland battles from Issue 28 published on 20/09/2006 Art and antiques newsSally Toms looks at all the latest news and events from the world of art and antiques New art prize for Scottish landscape painters One of Scotland’s most successful artists has launched a major new art prize for the country’s emerging young talent. John Lowrie Morrison, whose work is held in the art collections of Madonna, Sting and the Duke of Argyll, has privately funded the Jo... Scottish Antiques from Issue 28 published on 20/09/2006 Charity is the keyVolunteers clearing rubbish from the summit of Ben Nevis were in for a bit of a shock when they uncovered a piano under a pile of stones. The discovery was made when a clean-up team from the John Muir Trust, the conservation organisation that owns most of the mountain, were clearing unnecessary cai... Scottish Despatches from Issue 27 published on 09/06/2006 Mey it continueA new project has been launched to preserve and secure the future of HRH the Queen Mother’s former home, the Castle of Mey in Caithness. Friends of the Castle of Mey will enjoy complimentary entry into the castle and gardens, as well as invitations to exclusive events and privileged access to local... Scottish Despatches from Issue 27 published on 09/06/2006 Listed...The winners have been announced for the latest List guide to restaurants in Edinburgh and Glasgow. The eating and drinking guide provides reviews and information about 800 restaurants, bistros, bars and cafés in Central Scotland. The awards consider every establishment in the guide and select the ... Scottish Despatches from Issue 27 published on 09/06/2006 Rosslyn on filmThe mystery and legend of Rosslyn Chapel, made famous for its part in the blockbuster novel and film The Da Vinci Code, is being used as a hook to attract a new style of visitor to Midlothian. VisitScotland and Scottish Screen have produced a half hour documentary style film about the Midlothian ch... Scottish Despatches from Issue 27 published on 09/06/2006 Safari co is greenHighland Adventure Safaris, Scotland’s premier Landrover safari company is celebrating becoming the first activity tourism operator in Scotland to gain a Gold Award for its day trips in the national Green Tourism Business Scheme. The tour company won the award for its eco-friendly Safari Lodge Visi... Scottish Despatches from Issue 27 published on 09/06/2006 Airports look to futureTo celebrate its 40 year milestone, Glasgow Airport has opened a new multi-million pound departure lounge. Skylounge comprises two new passenger lounges – a holiday lounge for families, and a prestige business lounge (pictured). Not to be outdone, Edinburgh Airport has unveiled an uber-modern info... Scottish Despatches from Issue 27 published on 09/06/2006 Turnberry turns 100One of Scotland’s finest hotels and golfing destinations has hit the century mark. The Westin Turnberry Resort celebrated its 100th anniversary in May. Exactly a hundred years to the day that the Turnberry first opened its doors, a special exhibition was unveiled to help the birthday celebrations.... Scottish Despatches from Issue 27 published on 09/06/2006 Stylish hotel is a sealife centreThe Moray Firth is one of the best parts of Britain for dolphin spotting, and one hotel is offering the chance to do it in style. Visitors on a Getaway Weekend at Castle of Park, near Banff, can head out from the ancient harbour of Macduff to view these wonderful mammals. Last year the Whale and D... Scottish Despatches from Issue 27 published on 09/06/2006 Book reviewsThe Border Line This is a travelogue of author and broadcaster Eric Robson’s journey through the Borders, starting at Solway Firth and covering 105 miles through forest and across moor to Berwick upon Tweed. In his wonderfully easy style, the author describes points of interest, recounts episodes ... Scotland Reviews from Issue 27 published on 09/06/2006 A new lease of lifeThe Old Waverley Hotel is blessed and cursed by its past. Sally Toms reports Ensconced in a comfy corner gazing at an array of spirits bottles on the bar, it’s hard to believe that when The Old Waverley Hotel originally threw open its doors it was the first Temperance hotel in Scotland. Opening a teetotal hotel in 1848 on the best street in the city was a bold move at the t... Best of Scotland from Issue 27 published on 09/06/2006 Against the grainTucked away in Edinburgh’s Old Town lies a restaurant that is well worth discovering. Sally Toms picks up her knife and fork Hidden amongst the colourful shop fronts of Edinburgh’s Victoria Street, just below the Royal Mile, lies an unassuming restaurant called The Grain Store. Outside, there’s a plain looking board printed with the menu and comments from happy diners; including reviews from a few local papers and a stan... Best of Scotland from Issue 27 published on 09/06/2006 Art and antiques newsSally Toms rounds up all the latest news and developments Gaze on the face of a Queen Visitors to the capital will have a rare opportunity to look upon the face of Mary, Queen of Scots as part of an exhibition at Lyon and Turnbull this summer. The death mask of Mary, Queen of Scots will be on display along with more than 200 other significant items from L... Scottish Antiques from Issue 27 published on 09/06/2006 Fresh battle set for CullodenThe National Trust for Scotland has launched a major appeal to raise funds for the development of a new Culloden Battlefield Memorial Centre. The current centre is outdated and is no longer able to cope with the 250,000 annual visitors. The NTS has already raised more than £6.5 million in grants f... In the news from Issue 26 published on 21/04/2006 Take it to the bridgeOriginal sketches by the iconic engineer Isambard Kingdom Brunel for a bridge over the River Dee at Balmoral are to go on public display for the first time at Balmoral Castle over the forthcoming summer. Brunel was commissioned to design the bridge by Queen Victoria’s husband Prince Albert, the Roy... In the news from Issue 26 published on 21/04/2006 In brief...In brief... The legend of Greyfriars Bobby, the devoted little terrier who stayed by his master’s grave in an Edinburgh churchyard for 14 years, has been commemorated by an official soft toy. The little dog is available for purchase at outlets across the city including the National Museum of Scotla... In the news from Issue 26 published on 21/04/2006 Natural tourism is kicking up a stormScotland is experiencing a new fast growing tourism trend as storm watchers flock to the country’s best vantage points to take in some of the world’s best natural spectacles. And the Banffshire Coastal Tourism Partnership is harnessing the tourist potential, drawing inspiration from its American co... In the news from Issue 26 published on 21/04/2006 Edinburgh set for animal magicThe Royal Zoological Society of Scotland (RZSS) has revealed plans for its £58million redevelopment project at Edinburgh Zoo. The project is expected to take 20 years to complete, but will transform the zoo into a world class attraction that will draw in 850,000 visitors a year. The zoo will be sp... In the news from Issue 26 published on 21/04/2006 Choosing the right pathImproved paths and a new viewing platform are being created at Skara Brae on Orkney to help protect the Neolithic village from the trampling feet of thousands of annual visitors. In the past decade more than half a million people have trodden paths which run across the wallheads of some of the hous... In the news from Issue 26 published on 21/04/2006 New look for ThursoWork has begun on a major project to restore a much loved building in Thurso to its former glory and to turn it into a high quality facility for the local community and visitors alike. The £3.5m project, spearheaded by Caithness Horizons, will transform the Town Hall into a museum, visitor centre a... In the news from Issue 26 published on 21/04/2006 Bird watching at its bestAproject has been launched to boost wildlife conservation and tourism to the Trossachs National Park. The new Trossachs Bird of Prey trail links two viewing projects at Argaty Red Kites and at the Osprey Viewing Centre at Aberfoyle. The trail passes through stunning locations such as Lake of Mente... In the news from Issue 26 published on 21/04/2006 Centre looks to the futureOur Dynamic Earth in Edinburgh has unveiled two new galleries which will guarantee its place as the ‘mustsee’ experience of the summer. The exhibits, FutureDome and Earthscape Scotland represent a combined investment of almost £2 million. Earthscape Scotland is a free outdoor gallery tracing Scotl... In the news from Issue 26 published on 21/04/2006 Art and antiques newsSally Toms rounds up the best of the latest exhibitions and events Drambuie sale breaks records The sale of the famous Drambuie Collection of Scottish Art has made a staggering £3.75 million – the biggest single sale for a United Kingdom regional auction house. The collection of paintings, pottery, glassware, furniture and other items was assembled by the MacKinn... Scottish Antiques from Issue 26 published on 21/04/2006 Tasteful hedonismPrestonfield in Edinburgh is a study in opulence. Sally Toms stayed there Just a short taxi ride away from central Edinburgh’s clatter of traffic and tourism, lies Prestonfield; a five star oasis of luxury quite unlike anything you’ve ever seen. To get there you pass through a sea of very ordinary suburban streets, which makes arriving all the more dramatic. A mature tre... Best of Scotland from Issue 25 published on 17/02/2006 Art and antiques newsSally Toms rounds up the latest shows and exhibitions Exhibition of rarities is timely The oldest clockmaker in Edinburgh, James Ritchie & Son, has recently unveiled a collection of some of the rarest timepieces in Europe at the Shapes’ showroom in Edinburgh. As part of a £2 million exhibition, the display will run for 12 months and is currently show... Scottish Antiques from Issue 25 published on 17/02/2006 A labour of loveCastle Venlaw is a fairytale hotel a few miles south of Edinburgh. Sally Toms stayed there Twenty three miles south of Edinburgh, in the beautiful and quiet border country, lies Peebles – an ancient and Royal Burgh in the valley carved out by the river Tweed. On a hill overlooking the town is Castle Venlaw; a four star 18th century hotel. It’s a small fairytale castle with a little round... Best of Scotland from Issue 24 published on 05/01/2006 No longer a a destination nightmareScotland is benefiting from greatly improved transport facilities. Sally Toms looks at how to travel to, from and around Scotland With four international airports and three major ferryports to choose from, getting to Scotland couldn’t be easier. Scotland has excellent air links with a number of European hubs including London, Amsterdam, Paris, Reykjavik and Frankfurt. These hubs link to most of the world’s cities. There are ... Scottish Travel from Issue 24 published on 05/01/2006 Art and antiques newsSally Toms rounds up the latest shows and exhibitions Cow parade Up to 100 cows will descend on Edinburgh next Summer as CowParade, the world’s largest public art event, makes its first foray into Scotland. The city’s artists are challenged to turn each blank canvas into a bovine art object. The sculptures will then be placed in streets, parks and h... Scottish Antiques from Issue 24 published on 05/01/2006 Book ReviewsTales of the Picts. Acollection of ancient tales from the Picts for the first time, taking readers into the magical past of this most ancient of Scottish tribes. The Picts, a proud tribe of warriors , shared their world with ghosts, giants, saints and priestesses and filled their lives with tales of... Scotland Reviews from Issue 23 published on 14/10/2005 Northern delights (Aberdeen and Grampians)Aberdeen and the Grampians are a fascinating mix of land and sea. Sally Toms reports Framed between the mighty North Sea and the awe-inspiring Grampian Mountains, this area of Scotland has some of the best scenery to offer in the country. There are few lochs to speak of, but two majestic rivers, the Dee and the Don, rise in the mountains and run east to towards the sea, carving the... Regional Focus from Issue 23 published on 14/10/2005 Art and antiques newsSally Toms looks at all the latest exhibitions and events from the world of art and antiques Diamond discovery sale. One of the most important sales of jewellery ever held in Scotland has taken place at Bonhams in Edinburgh. With a value totalling £300,000, the sale included some of the most significant collections to come out of Scotland for some time. At the heart of which was a collecti... Scottish Antiques from Issue 23 published on 14/10/2005 Dundee & the Kingdom of FifeSally Toms provides a selection of places to visit, places to eat and places to stay in the region WHERE TO VISIT. Dundee. Broughty Museum Broughty Ferry 15th century coastal fort, featuring a museum of local history and wildlife. Specialises in the history of whaling, and includes armoury and an observation post. Tel: +44 (0)1382 436 916 Camperdown Park Coupar Angus Road A total of 395 acre... Regional Focus from Issue 22 published on 10/08/2005 Art and antiques newsSally Toms rounds up all the latest shows and exhibitions Drambuie collection for sale. Lyon and Turnbull is to auction one of the most important collections of Jacobite art after an extensive tour of Britain, North America and the Far East. The Drambuie Collection consists of over 100 works made by Scotland’s finest craftsmen or commissioned in secrecy b... Scottish Antiques from Issue 22 published on 10/08/2005 Ayrshire & ArranThere are countless hotels, restaurants and sight-seeing opportunities in the area. Sally Toms provides a selection Where to visit Arran Arran Aromatics Home Farm, Brodick This visitor centre offers an unrivalled range of hand-crafted pampering products. Tel: +44 (0)1770 302 595 Arran Brewery Cladach, Brodick New, high-tech micro-brewery and visitor centre. See for yourself how beer is made. Tel: +44 (0)1770 302... Regional Focus from Issue 21 published on 10/07/2005 Art and antiques newsTough it out on a Skye night trip. One of the greatest environmental artworks ever to be staged in the United Kingdom is to take place on the Isle of Skye between August 1st and September 17th. ‘The Storr’ will be an enigmatic installation to be experienced by a midnight walk up to Skye’s iconic la... Scottish Antiques from Issue 21 published on 10/07/2005 Book ReviewsSally Toms reviews a selection of Scottish books. The Munro Almanac This handy rucksack-sized book is a comprehensive guide to all of Scotland’s munros (mountains over 3,000ft). Details some 284 peaks and their localities. Boundless technical information and other useful bits such as correct Gaelic pronunciation, climbing routes and times for ascen... Scotland Reviews from Issue 20 published on 10/04/2005 Stirling, Loch Lomond & The TrossachsSally Toms provides another round-up of the area’s top restaurants, hotels and visitor attractions ** What to do and see ** Stirling Argyll’s Lodging Castle Wynd, Stirling Scotland’s finest surviving renaissance mansion. Features an interpretative tour and displays about the past inhabitants. Tel: +44 (0)1786 431 319 Bannockburn Heritage Centre Glasgow Road, Stirling This atmospheric spot is t... Regional Focus from Issue 20 published on 10/04/2005 A date with DaliSalvador Dali’s legendary painting Christ of St John of The Cross will return to Kelvingrove Art Gallery and Museum when the building reopens in Summer 2006. The Dali original was bought for Kelvingrove in 1953, just two years after it was painted, but moved to St Mungo’s Museum of Religious Art in... Art and Antiques from Issue 20 published on 10/04/2005 High price for Nelson left-handerAletter written by Admiral Lord Nelson has sold for £42,000 at a Lyon & Turnbull auction recently. Dated December 8th 1797, the letter was anonymously written to a London Reverend – penned with Nelson’s left hand some months after he lost his arm in battle. It gives thanks to God for his “perfect re... Art and Antiques from Issue 20 published on 10/04/2005 Exhibition previewsFrancis Bacon: Portraits and Heads and Monet & The Impressionists Francis Bacon: Portraits and Heads June 4th – September 4th 2005 Francis Bacon is celebrated as one of the most important British artists of the 20th century. The human figure was a dominant subject in his work; his paintings of men and women go far beyond a simple likeness and instead are portrait... Art and Antiques from Issue 20 published on 10/04/2005 Book ReviewsSally Toms takes a look at this issues book revies. The Scots Kitchen This is much more than a collection of recipes, it is a book that celebrates the craft and tradition of Scottish cooking. First published in 1929 (don’t be fooled by the modern cover), this is old school cookery at its best. A classic. F.Marian McNeil - Mercat Press £9.99 Working ... Scotland Reviews from Issue 19 published on 20/3/2005 Cowal and ButeSally Toms picks a few of the best hotels, restaurants and tourist attractions in the area Where to Visit - Cowal Benmore Botanic Gardens Dunoon 150 acres of the tallest trees in Britain, including a spectacular Avenue of Giant Redwoods, some of which soar over 40 metres high. Tel: +44 (0)1369 706 261 Castle House Museum Castle Gardens, Dunoon Superb exhibits exploring everything from a... Regional Focus from Issue 19 published on 20/3/2005 Art and antiques newsArt and antiques news by Sally Toms Glasgow gets in to the groove The annual United Kingdom art prize Beck’s Futures has been described by Vogue as ‘the groovy alternative to the Turner Prize’ and this summer it is set to take up residence in Glasgow this summer at the Centre for Contemporary Arts. Organised in collaboration with Be... Scottish Antiques from Issue 19 published on 20/3/2005 Special place where everything's up in smokeThe Rannoch Smokery produces superb smoked meat products. Sally Toms visited it I hope none of you are vegetarians, if you are you’ve come to the wrong place.” Richard Barclay, owner and managing director of Rannoch Smokery, introduces himself to our group over a delicious looking lunch of crusty bread, green salad and a large plate of Rannoch Smokery’s produce; venison, beef, ... Scottish Trends from Issue 18 published on 8/1/2005 Art and antiques newsThe end of an era A small part of Edinburgh’s history was sold off in pieces recently as the last remnants of prestigious furniture firm Whytock and Reid went under the hammer at Lyon and Turnbull. Whytock and Reid was established in 1807 and for nearly 200 years reigned as one of the most prestigious of United King... Scottish Antiques from Issue 18 published on 8/1/2005 Island of lost souls (Western Isles)Sally Toms extolls the virtues of one of Scotland’s last true Gaelic outposts At Scotland’s most north westerly point, separated from the Scottish mainland and from Skye by the stormy stretch of water known as the Minch and the Little Minch, there lies a 150 mile long Hebridean island chain known as the ‘The Western Isles’. The largest of these islands are Lewis and Harris (... Regional Focus from Issue 17 published on 29/11/2004 Seeing the sights in SutherlandSally Toms reports on the isolation, history, and variety of this unique Scottish landscape When you visit this corner of Scotland, you immediately get the feeling that you’ve stumbled upon a long kept secret. This may well be the most beautiful and yet least visited area in Scotland. Why is this? One reason may be that it is difficult to reach. Sutherland was the ‘southern land’ of the ... Regional Focus from Issue 16 published on 15/9/2004 SutherlandThe best places to visit, stay and eat, by Sally Toms What to do and see North and West Guided Walks The Highland Council Ranger Service organises activities and walks throughout the area. Your own personal ranger will tell you everything there is to know about the landscape and local wildlife. Lochinver’s ranger is Andy Summers: Tel: +44 (0)571 844 ... Regional Focus from Issue 16 published on 15/9/2004 Artists show up for charityMore than 800 original paintings and sculptures by Scottish artists The Macmillan art show is returning to the Scotland Street School in November. More than 800 original paintings and sculptures by Scottish artists will be on display, providing a huge variety of subject, style and size. The school itself is also worth the visit as it was designed by Charles Rennie ... Scottish Antiques from Issue 16 published on 15/9/2004 Antique golf ball is a big hit200 year old golf ball... An 18th century golf ball linked to renowned St Andrews professional, William Robertson has been bought for £24,000 ($45,000) at an auction at Lyon and Turnbull’s in Edinburgh. The ball, which dates from 1790, is made from a leather shell stuffed with feathers and has become one of the most expensiv... Scottish Antiques from Issue 16 published on 15/9/2004 |  | ||||||||||||
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