The Hamilton Toy Museum & Collectors Shop is one of the largest privately owned toy collections in the UK. Located in Callander, it showcases 175 years of combined toy collecting by the Hamilton family. There are five nostalgia filled rooms spread over two floors showcasing everything you ever had, everything you ever wanted and…
Last Sunday, 7th April, gave us the rare opportunity of seeing over 80 classic cars pass through our region whilst competing in the 2019 Flying Scotsman 2019 Endurance Rally. The Rally had started on Friday 5th April in the Lake District before winding it’s way north for the last leg on Sunday which started at…
World of Wings is Scotland’s largest and most extensive Bird of Prey collection with wonderful Hawks, Eagles, Owls, Falcons and other exotics. It is located in the village of Luggiebank just on the outskirts of Cumbernauld, North Lanarkshire. Bird of Prey Experiences Handling and flying sessions are some of the most popular events, with everyone…
Callander & Trossachs Summerfest 2018 takes place this year from 14th to 29th July. This will be the organiser’s fifth Callander & Trossachs Summerfest and with art, crafts, workshops, kids’ activities, mobility treks, music, film, drama, walks and cycle rides, you should find something to interest you! Events take place across the fortnight and across…
The National Galleries of Scotland are delighted to announce the opening of Planes, Trains and Automobiles: Transportation Photographs from the National Galleries of Scotland. This free exhibition is now on at the Scottish National Portrait Gallery, Edinburgh until Sunday 13 January 2019. Planes, Trains & Automobiles is the third in a series of thematic exhibitions…
One of Scotland’s spectacular seven cities, Dundee is a dynamic and friendly place that boasts incredible attractions, sights, world-renowned creations and much more. With so many new hotspots and old favourites dotted across the city, it’s no wonder Dundee has been named in Lonely Planet’s Top 10 ‘Best in Europe 2018’, which has seen magnificent…
Scotland’s Gardens Scheme was founded in 1931 to raise money for the Queen’s Nursing Institute Scotland, to help support the Queen’s Nurses, before the creation of the National Health Service. The charitable support has expanded over the years but the love of gardens has remained constant. One part of the charity raising involves people opening…
The MHOR FESTIVAL takes place this year 25th – 27th MAY 2018. A huge array of activities are on offer at this festival, including baking competitions, theatre, live music and many more activities for kids and adults alike. Scotland’s most loved wee festival is back for it’s sixth year with a packed line-up of artisan food…
Perth is set to welcome some big names from the world of music, arts and culture this May for the 47th annual Perth Festival of the Arts. Taking place from the 17th – 26th May at venues across the city centre, this year’s line-up is one of the most diverse in the festival’s long history…
In 2018 Scotland puts its young people (with a focus on 8-26 year olds) in the spotlight, celebrating their talents, contributions and creating new opportunities for them to shine. The Year of Young People 2018 (YOYP) is a year-long programme of events, activities and ideas that will give young people in Scotland the opportunity to…