Former First Lady Michelle Obama will be a guest at an exclusive charity dinner in Edinburgh in July, a year after her husband spoke at the same venue. The invitation-only event will take place at the EICC, hosted by the Hunter Foundation. All profits raised from the event will be invested in charities across Scotland. […]
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A century of life in photos acquired for £1m
An exceptional library of historic photographs, capturing a century of life in Scotland, has been acquired for £1 million from a private collector. The acquisition followed a rare collaboration between the National Library of Scotland and the National Galleries of Scotland. It contains more than 14,000 images – dating from the earliest days of photography […]
Thomson’s creates a stir with new coffee outlet
Thomson’s is promising something new in the coffee shop business after opening a roastery, café bakery and training centre – all under one roof. Occupying a large unit in the Argyle Street Arches, Glasgow, it is the only business in the refurbished row beneath Central Station to take up two floors. Thomson’s Central is providing […]
Raeburn portraits saved for nation by tax scheme
Two portraits by Sir Henry Raeburn, one of the greatest Scottish artists of the early nineteenth century, have entered the collection of the National Galleries of Scotland, thanks to the Acceptance in Lieu scheme, which enables works of art to be presented to the nation and offset against inheritance tax. The acceptance of these two […]
Why you should avoid social smoking
The days of smoke-filled pubs, clubs and offices may be long gone, but many those who have kicked their addiction still enjoy a cigarette during a night out or a break from work. Social smoking is deemed by many to be a harmless pastime, a way of relaxing and de-stressing from a busy day. Nicotinell […]