IoD Scotland January 2024

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Glasgow’s world-renowned music
festival, Celtic Connections, is brightening
up these dark winter days with a host of
sensational live performances across
Glasgow.
From the Barrowland Ballroom to the
Pavilion Theatre, 1,200 musicians are
performing at over 300 events until
Sunday, February 4.
Whether it’s traditional folk, jazz, soul,
or rock that gets your foot tapping,
there’s something available for everyone
with workshops, dementia-friendly
performances, screenings and intimate
gigs on offer.
On February 1, American banjo player
Béla Fleck will showcase his incredible
talent that earned him the 2022 Best
Photo credit: Gaelle Beri
Celtic Connections drums up excitement
Bluegrass Album Grammy.
While on February 3, the Traditional
Music and Song Association will stage
Scots Women: Generations o’ Change at
City Hall to honour Scottish female folk
singers through a collaborative musical
journey.
Donald Shaw, Creative Producer for
Celtic Connections, said: “A huge amount
of effort goes into a festival of this scale,
and everyone has been working
extremely hard to make this year’s 18-day
event one of our most memorable.
“With a diverse line-up being staged
across the city, world premieres and rare
performances from some of the most
acclaimed artists in the world, there’s
truly something special for everyone.”
A hole-in-one for the
far North of Scotland
Lonely Planet has named the Far North
of Scotland as one of the best regions to
travel to this year.
Home to some of the most breathtaking
coastal scenes and sweeping landscapes,
the area not only boasts unbelievable
natural beauty but is home to the
world-class Royal Dornoch Golf Club.
The 18-hole course offers unspoilt
mountainous views which have landed it
a spot in Golf Digest’s top 100 courses.
It offers tranquillity alongside challenging
domed greens and strategically placed
bunkers. The Dornoch Firth bay leaves a
narrow strip of curving dune land for the
parallel fairways, with hole 17 and 18
finishing at the white sandy beach.
For more information. visit:
https://royaldornoch.com/
For further details, visit: https://www.celticconnections.com/
Photo: UNIQLO
UNIQLO’s a perfect fit for
Edinburgh’s High Street
Popular fashion retailer UNIQLO is
opening a new store in Edinburgh this
spring.
The Japanese clothing brand boasts
high quality pieces as part of its LifeWear
philosophy to create a wardrobe that will
last forever. UNIQLO’s unique blend of
style and comfort has allowed for the
blossoming company to cater for all
demographics and for every occasion,
from school wear to office attire.
The company also produces innovative
HEATTECH thermal clothing with fibres
one tenth the width of a human hair in
place to retain body heat.
UNIQLO Edinburgh will be located on
Princes Street, a prime shopping spot in
the city centre, and will span two floors.
More at https://www.uniqlo.com/uk/
Two Sisters takes centre stage
The Royal Lyceum Theatre Edinburgh brings the thought-provoking and emotive
play Two Sisters to the Scottish capital this February.
This slice-of-life production is a new play by David Greig which follows siblings
Amy and Emma as they return to their childhood ‘paradise,’ a seaside caravan park.
The pair explore a changed resort and their own personal growth – or lack of it.
A chance meeting with an old acquintance has memories flooding back to remind
them that their old selves might not be as far removed as they might have thought.
Directed by Wils Wilson, the story looks at who we were at 16, who we are now
and the gap in between. It runs from February 10 until March 2. Tickets details can
be found at https://lyceum.org.uk/events/two-sisters
New Six by Nico shows he’s cooking with gas
Fine dining mastermind Nico Simeone
has expanded his ever-evolving set
menu concept with a new Six by Nico
location in Glasgow. The Merchant City
joint with a ‘new look’ comes after six
years of imaginative and affordable
cuisine in Finnieston, Southside and
Byres Road.
The restaurant, which serves six courses
paired with wines that tie into an overarching theme, launched on January 15 with
its first concept of 2024: The Mad Hatter’s Tea Party. Impeccably presented dishes
including ‘The White Rabbit’, ‘Paint The Roses Red’ and ‘Off With Its Head!’ make
for a unique and playful Alice in Wonderland inspired dining experience in the
heart of Glasgow. For bookings, visit: https://www.sixbynico.co.uk/
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