As a regular visitor of Glasgow I very much anticipated a visit to the Glasgow School of Art which was due to re-open in 2019 after a devastating fire in 2014. Millions of pounds have been invested to get this iconic masterpiece back to its original standings. The fire in 2014 was a nightmare for the people of Glasgow and fans the world over. For those who don't know him, Charles Rennie Mackintosh is Scotland’s most celebrated architect and designer of the 20th century. His work and legacy is celebrated across Glasgow, where he left a beautiful and lasting mark on the city. A quote from the V … [Read more...] about Charles Rennie Mackintosh 150th Anniversary
Culture
The Royal National Mòd Gaelic Festival
The Royal National Mòd is the main annual festival and celebration of Scottish Gaelic language and culture, song and arts. It's often referred to simply as the Mòd and is usually held in October. The Royal National Mòd is organised by The Highland Association which was founded in Oban in 1891. Scotland’s premier Gaelic festival provides opportunities for people of all ages to perform across a range of competitive disciplines including Gaelic music and song, highland dancing, instrumental, drama, sport and literature. The Gaelic culture is nowadays mostly present in the Outer Hebrides, some Inne … [Read more...] about The Royal National Mòd Gaelic Festival
