Dark Sky Scotland – Revealing the Wonders of Scotland’s Night Skies
Dubbed as the “Dark Sky Scotland” project, Scotland’s tourism authorities, along with more than 30 interested organizations, are busy with plans to create “dark-sky parks” as a way of promoting the Scottish Highlands as a world-class stargazing spot. With 2009 being named as the International Year of Astronomy, it presents the perfect opportunity for the Scottish tourism industry to introduce the spectacular night skies of Scotland to seasoned stargazers, while inviting potential stargazers to discover this relaxing and therapeutic pastime.
News - Editor - 12 March 2008
Melrose Sevens 125 Rugby
The Melrose Rugby Football Club in Scotland is one of the oldest and most prestigious clubs in the world. It was first established in the year 1877 and in 1880 it received full membership to the Scottish Rugby Union. What has made the club and the town of Melrose so well known is the fact that it is the birthplace of the Melrose Sevens rugby tournament and a form of rugby that is internationally recognized and enjoyed by both players and spectators.
News - Editor - 06 February 2008
Edinburgh Festival of Middle Eastern Spirituality and Peace
The 5th annual Edinburgh Festival of Middle Eastern Spirituality and Peace is set to take place from the 1st to the 11th of March 2008. All of Scotland’s primary faiths have been invited to take part in the festival, which will focus on spiritual, educational, cultural and artistic expressions of international peace and understanding. The festival is a joint venture by the Edinburgh International Center for Spirituality and Peace (EICSP) and the Edinburgh Institute for Advanced Learning (EIAL), supported by numerous other organizations.
News - Editor - 07 May 2007
Join in the Excitement of Wild Isles 2007
The Wild Isles Week has taken place annually for the last four years, and the fifth event this 2007 is guaranteed to be as spectacular as the previous. The 2007 Wild Isles Week will kick off on the 5th of May 2007 and come to an end on the 11th of May 2007. It is an event that wildlife enthusiasts will not want to miss and attracts thousands of visitors each year.
