Culture
Celtic Connections 2025
Traditional to dub reggae and fusion music with a Gaelic twist were at the heart of the explosion of talent and fun in the run up to the finale of this year’s Celtic Connections festival. […]
Month: January 2025
United Kingdom
The Birthplace of British Tourism
“If you have never navigated the Wye, you have never seen the world.” In 1770, the Cumberland-born Rev. William Gilpin, while headmaster of Cheam School in Surrey, undertook a tour of Monmouthshire’s Wye Valley and […]
Culture
The Girl On The Train
Sitting on a train and watching the world go round is a great chill out. But for Rachel Watson it started the unravelling of a murder investigation which really messed with her head. The Girl […]
Culture
Hairspray The Musical
Hairspray is bright and upbeat and just the tonic to cheer up the winter blues. While it poured down outside, inside The King’s Theatre in Glasgow, the sun was shining as the audience was treated […]
Switzerland
The Swiss Resort of Nendaz
Not everyone heads to the Alps in winter to ski. That may be a surprise to some, and anathema to the die-hard ski fraternity, But whatever you make of this trend, more and more winter […]
Culture
Eabhal with The Canny Band at Celtic Connections
There’s something about traditional music which pulls at the heart strings and gets the feet tapping. Glasgow’s fantastic Celtic Connections is a showcase for some of the most talented musicians and singers and is the […]
Book Reviews
A Natural History of Sea Serpents
Naturalist Adrian Shine has spent 50 years trying to crack the mystery of the Loch Ness Monster. As a sympathetic sceptic, Shine has unfolded in a new book how the loch actually held the key […]
Motoring
Psychological Conditions a Birmingham Truck Accident Victim May Suffer
If you have been in a truck accident in Birmingham, you may be dealing with more than just physical injuries. The emotional and mental impact of such an event can stay with you long after […]
Watches
Maurice Lacroix AIKON Automatic Skeleton 39mm and 42mm
Following customer feedback, Maurice Lacroix has launched three new versions of the AIKON Automatic Skeleton in response to the popularity of the monochromatic 39mm timepiece originally released back in 2022. This particular watch was housed […]
Travel Tips
A Guide to Stress-Free Packing for Long-Term Travel
Most people have tried packing a weekend bag to bring on a quick holiday. But what do you do when you’re travelling long-term? Do you just double up on the usual stuff you bring on […]