Tag: celebrates
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High Five: Scots school celebrates unique achievement of five former pupils lining up for Celtic at once during cup clash
A SCOTS high school has celebrated the unique accolade of five of their former pupils taking to the field together for Celtic during a Scottish Cup match. St Ninian’s High School in Kirkintilloch, East Dunbartonshire were quick to praise their former pupils during their 5-0 cup victory against Buckie Thistle of the Highland League. Manager…
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UK seal sanctuary celebrates the release of “Judi Dench”
A GREY seal pup named after actress Judi Dench has been released back into the wild along with fellow rescuees, Owen Wilson and Jack Black. Today, Judi the pup has been returned to the wild in the first grey seal pup of the season, after being found injured and dehydrated back in September. In line…
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Former Scots police officer celebrates 100th birthday
A FORMER Scots police officer who was one of the first female officers in her area has celebrated her landmark 100th birthday. Johan Carstairs is believed to have been one of the first women in the role in Fife when she was stationed at Lochgelly in the 1940s. The centenarian now lives in Berkshire but…
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Loch Ness Centre celebrates 90th anniversary of first Nessie photo
THIS NOVEMBER marks the 90th anniversary of the first ever piece of photographic evidence of the Loch Ness Monster. Captured by Hugh Gray on November 12 1933, the blurry image sparked a frenzy across the world. To celebrate the anniversary, the newly imagined Loch Ness Centre is launching a ‘Meet the Eyewitness’ series. Famous spotters…
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City hotel celebrates 15 years of award winning green initiatives
Impressive sustainability ambitions recognised with gold award EDINBURGH’S largest independent hotel has been praised for its impressive sustainability initiatives, by maintaining the highest rated green accreditation for a record 15th consecutive year. Located in the heart of Edinburgh’s Old Town, Ten Hill Place Hotel was first awarded a Green Tourism Gold Award in 2008 in…
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Edinburgh Napier University celebrates class of ‘23 with its very own beer and pub
EDINBURGH Napier University is celebrating its 2023 graduates with its own beer as the university once again takes over one of the city’s oldest pubs. Over 1,900 students and 6,600 guests will make their way to the Usher Hall in Edinburgh to attend their graduation ceremony. Shakespeare’s on Lothian Road is rebranding as The Napier Graduate in…
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Scots wildlife artist celebrates first solo exhibition
A SCOTS wildlife artist is celebrating her first solo exhibition at a major Edinburgh gallery. Wildlife painter, Kirsten Mirrey gave up her potential art career after having her confidence knocked at school in St Andrews which left her feeling demoralised. The artist then took a job at a horse stud farm and only picked up…