Latest Geography of Scotland Stories

Kenny Chesney Rolls Out Blue Chair Bay Rum With 18-City Party Series

2013-05-08 16:25:08

Multi-Platinum Singer/Songwriter's Premium Rum Sails From Coast to Coast This Spring, Summer NASHVILLE, Tenn., May 8, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- Kenny Chesney revealed today that Blue Chair Bay Rum, his recently announced line of premium, born-on-the-beach spirits, will throw launch parties in 18 key cities during his No Shoes Nation tour this spring and summer. These parties, which range from parking lot tailgates to on-premise celebrations, promise to deliver the island-lover's...

Tennent's Toasts T in the Park Milestone with Limited Edition Can

2013-04-18 16:25:09

GLASGOW, Scotland, April 18, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- 'Here's to 20 Great Years!' In 1994, a few thousand music fans first packed their tents for an ambitious new music festival for Scotland called T in the Park... This summer, founding partner Tennent's Lager is joining fans in counting down to T in the Park's 20 year milestone, packaging up the pride and passion it has for Scotland's best music festival with the release of a striking new limited edition can. (Photo:...

The Recruitment Platform Global Energy Career Expo heads north to Aberdeen in June 2013

2013-03-13 04:20:36

LONDON, March 13, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- The oil and gas industry has reached a critical juncture regarding its workforce. A considerable portion of the industry will move into retirement in the next few years, taking critical knowledge, skills and experience with them. We are, therefore, faced with a dilemma; as the industry continues to boom and new global projects unveiled, not only will more be demanded from the current workforce, but significant numbers will need to be...

University of Dundee Joins FINCAD Academic Endowment Program

2013-02-27 08:23:13

VANCOUVER, British Columbia and DUNDEE, Scotland, Feb. 27, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- FINCAD, the leading provider of OTC derivatives pricing and risk solutions, is pleased to announce that the University of Dundee has joined FINCAD's Academic Endowment Program. As part of this program, the comprehensive cross-asset analytics software FINCAD Analytics Suite for Excel will be integrated into the university's commodity trading and strategic optimization course at its Centre for Energy,...

Top Scottish Landscape Photographer Colin Prior Showcases Natural Scotland

2012-11-21 12:22:06

EDINBURGH, Scotland, November 21, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- In the run up to the Year of Natural Scotland 2013, world-acclaimed landscape photographer Colin Prior aimed to capture outdoor expert Rebecca Morris in one of her favourite locations in the Cairngorms showcasing the incredible scenery, colours and atmosphere that inspire her work every day. (Photo: http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20121120/577683 ) Rebecca, who is a guide for Wilderness Scotland and an...

Clockwork Supports Aberdeen's Research Survey "The Convergence of People and Parts"

2012-10-08 15:21:22

AUSTIN, Texas, Oct. 8, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Clockwork, a global leader of asset performance management solutions (APM), announced today support of Aberdeen Group's Service Management team in conducting a research survey, the Convergence of People and Parts, to explore the challenges and necessary capabilities needed to integrate the field service operations with parts management. (Logo: http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20120531/MM16963LOGO) "We strive to bring valuable analysis...

Windstar Cruises Offers New Golf and Cruise Experience in Scotland and Ireland

2012-10-04 02:25:32

SEATTLE, Oct. 4, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Windstar Cruises is now offering an exclusive golf and land tour add-on package, Legendary Links, where guests can play five world-famous courses across Scotland and Ireland on the new Gaelic Explorers voyage. Guests on board the August 24, 2013 cruise of Wind Surf, the largest of Windstar's three sailing yachts, will have the opportunity to live out their golf fantasy on a 10-day vacation that spans from Edinburgh to Dublin. Fares for the...

Tennent's Turns T to 'Gold' to Toast Scotland's Sporting Heroes

2012-09-14 06:24:30

GLASGOW, Scotland, September 14, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Brewer Celebrates with Commemorative Bottle and One Day Charity Donation from all Scottish Draught Beer Sales As thousands descend on Glasgow to pay tribute to Scotland's inspiring medal winning athletes this Friday (14th September), Scotland's leading brewer Tennent Caledonian will be turning beer into gold to celebrate...in more ways than one! (Photo:...

All Aboard the "Toyland Express!" The 3-D Window Display Arrives at The Scholastic Store in SoHo for a Seven-Week Stop on Broadway

2011-10-25 09:46:00

NEW YORK, Oct. 25, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- The "Toyland Express" arrives at The Scholastic Store window in SoHo for a seven-week stop on Broadway. Inspired by Walter Wick's newest book, Can You See What I See? Toyland Express, the store window takes families back to their favorite childhood holiday memory, as they look inside a 3-D toy shop from the 1950s with original toys and props from Walter Wick's studio, including miniature figurines, vintage teddy bears, dolls, and the beloved Toyland...

'One of the Worst Oil Spills This Year' Kills 50 Seabirds

2008-10-04 12:00:12

By ALISON CHIESA MORE than 50 seabirds have died in one of the worst oil spills to hit the north Caithness coast this year, conservationists said yesterday . The dead birds have largely been recovered from beaches stretching from Scrabster to Dunnet. According to RSPB Scotland, th e incident is "by far the worst" of three such oil spills in the waters off the coastal area since May. Unlike two spills in the summer on the east Caithness coast, it is not being linked with the Beatrice oil...