Browsing Month February, 2015

New Sports Scheme for Scotland Colleges

By at February 27, 2015 | 5:52 pm | 0 Comment

Scotland’s Sports Minister launches initiative to promote sport and physical activity amongst college students Students will have opportunity to participate in sport on Wednesday afternoons The Minister for Sport, Health Improvement and Mental Health, Jamie Hepburn, has helped to launch a new competitive sports programme being offered to students of Scotland’s

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The Majestic Line Sets Sights On New Horizons

By at February 17, 2015 | 3:40 pm | 0 Comment

The romance of a cruise, the sense of adventure and the intimacy of a floating house party with fine dining is what makes a cruise from The Majestic Line around Scotland’s west coast and islands truly unique. For the 2016 season, The Majestic Line is introducing a third vessel to its fleet, expanding the range of cruises and destinations.  The MV Glen Etive will

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The alternative to evening classes for busy mums

By at February 17, 2015 | 2:33 pm | 0 Comment

edinburgh cookery school

The Edinburgh New Town Cookery School is running a daytime cooking course ideal for mothers who would like to brush up on their culinary skills while fitting around nursery or the school run. The Intermediate 10 - 2 Cooking Course starts on 5 March 2015 and takes place every Tuesday for four weeks to 26 March. Classes run between 10am and 2pm, making them perfect for

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Clown School For Clownfish

By at February 11, 2015 | 11:32 am | 0 Comment

Deep Sea World Scotland

Deep Sea World mascot Charlie the Clownfish will be joining trainee clowns to enrol in a fun new Clown School running from February 23rd until March 20th, at the North Queensferry attraction. The clowns in training will keep visitors entertained while honing the skills needed to become a professional clown; from juggling, plate spinning to magic tricks and balloon

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Half Term Fun With Pirate Jake and Princess Elsa

By at February 6, 2015 | 1:20 pm | 1 Comments

Pirate Jake with Princess Elsa at Deep Sea World edinburgh

Deep Sea World in North Queensferry will be awash with buccaneers, brigands, privateers and princesses as part of their Pirates and Princesses celebrations (Wednesday, February 11th – Friday, February 20th). This year the North Queensferry attraction will also be welcoming two very special guests in the shape of Jake the Pirate and Princess Elsa who will be on site

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Edinburgh Hotel Wins Young People Award

By at February 5, 2015 | 1:51 pm | 0 Comment

EDINBURGH HOTEL FIRST IN SCOTLAND TO ACHIEVE INVESTORS IN YOUNG PEOPLE ACCREDITATION Hilton Edinburgh Airport is the first hotel in Scotland to have been awarded the prestigious Investors in Young People Accreditation, the only people management standard that focuses on an employer’s recruitment and retention of young people. Launched in July 2014, Investors in

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A Comedy Christmas For Edinburgh This Weekend

By at February 4, 2015 | 1:34 pm | 0 Comment

This weekend Glasgow and Edinburgh comedy fans can expect a hilarious thrill ride of laughs and gasps, with a few rants against the small things in our lives, as New Zealand Comic Jarred Christmas headlines Gilded Balloon Comedy at Drygate (Friday 6 February) and Gilded Balloon Comedy at The Studio (Saturday 7 February). Jarred Christmas mixes gags, improvisation

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