Memorial to the first person shot and killed at the Berlin Wall Gunter Litfin was the first person to be shot and killed at the …
Günter Litfin Memorial Berlin
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Historic Sundays with Historic Scotland
Historic Environment Scotland is once again opening the doors to some of the country’s favourite attractions for over the winter months. The return of the …
Visiting Annandale Distillery
Everything you need to know about visiting Annandale Distillery Whisky distilleries aren’t just found in the highlands of Scotland, did you know there is one …
Everything you need to know about the Tootbus Bath Bus Tour
One of the more relaxed ways of discovering a city is to take a tour bus. Whilst in Bath we took a Tootbus Bath Bus …
Dead Grateful at Grateful Gallery
Dead Grateful at Grateful Gallery I managed to catch a recent exhibition at the Grateful Gallery in Glasgow, a new art space run by …
Visiting the Scottish National Gallery in Edinburgh
A guide to visiting the Scottish National Gallery in Edinburgh, covering everything from what to see, opening times, and more. The Scottish National Gallery offers …
Dip into Nantes
Imagine there was a city a bit like Glasgow, but in the north-west of France. Built on a river? Formerly famous for shipbuilding but now …
An Ode to Rabbie Burns at the Edinburgh Fringe Festival
Burns at the Fringe Tickets are now on sale for: An Ode to Rabbie Burns at the Edinburgh Fringe, which will take place at the …
The Gaderung: celebrating Northumbrian food and culture
The Gaderung: Ad Gefrin and Local Heroes in partnership with Visit Northumberland mark the season of Lammas with a weekend celebrating Northumbrian food and culture …
Wallace & Gromit Are Back – Here’s 10 Tips to Enjoy Their Latest Adventure in Bristol
Wallace & Gromit Are Back – Here’s 10 Tips to Enjoy Their Latest Adventure in Bristol The Gromit Unleashed 3 trail has arrived in …
The Schwerbelastungskörper “heavy load-exerting body” Berlin
The Schwerbelastungskörper “heavy load-exerting body” Berlin, a remnant of National Socialist urban planning The Schwerbelastungskörper (German: “heavy load-exerting body“) is a large concrete cylinder located …
Travel: What to see and do in Düsseldorf
Foodie Explorers Guide to Düsseldorf Düsseldorf isn’t one of the first places to think of when going for a city break in Germany. Berlin …
Travel : Old Calton Cemetery, Edinburgh
Visit Old Calton Cemetery the resting place for philosopher David Hume, publisher William Blackwood and clergyman Dr. Robert Candlish Just off Princes Street and a short …
Paint the town ‘pink’ this summer with Edinburgh’s first Rosé Wine Trail
Edinburgh’s first ‘Rosé Wine Trail’ has been launched across the capital this week as part of a summer-long campaign to celebrate the popular pink tipple. …
Oswiecim Mural Trail
Discover Oswiecim with this mural trail We feel that the best way to discover somewhere new is to wander around and soak it all in. …
Filmhouse returns
Following a £2 million refurbishment, Filmhouse returns The Filmhouse will once again be a hub for film enthusiasts, offering a cutting-edge cinematic experience, a vibrant social …
Everyday Heroes Aberdeen
Everday Heroes in Aberdeen Wander around off the main areas and you’ll find interesting things like the Everyday Heroes Aberdeen installation. The mosaic artwork was …
The Leopards of Union Bridge Aberdeen
Leopards of Union Bridge guarding Aberdeen It’s easy to walk past the leopards of Union Bridge as they are hiding amongst the railings ready to …
Leopard Sculpture Aberdeen
‘Poised’ Leopard Sculpture Aberdeen From the creator of the Kelpies sculpture in Falkirk, Andy Scott has provided the centrepiece to Aberdeen’s Marsichal Square with the …
Visit the Forth Bridges Creative Trail
Local artists launch Forth Bridges Creative Trail Inspired by the wealth of creatives working around the Forth bridges, a group of local makers and artists …
Summer Season starts for Paddle Steamer Waverley
Paddle Steamer Waverley starts its summer season The Paddle Steamer Waverley has just started it’s summer season and we joined this grand old lady for …
Schindler’s Krakow
Discover Schindler’s Krakow Schindler’s List is one of Director Steven Spielberg’s most famous films and draws many visitors to the city to see the Schindler’s …
Five reasons to visit Split in Croatia
Here are five reasons to visit Split in Croatia Split, the second largest city in Croatia, may be visited less by tourists than Dubrovnik, however, …
New exhibition celebrates life of Hairy Biker and proud Barrovian, Dave Myers
The Dock Museum in Barrow-in-Furness, Cumbria, hometown of Dave Myers, is set to become the ‘Dave Museum’ when it launches a new exhibition in June …