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There’s a very interesting exhibition on at the moment in the beautiful new Reid Building, part of the Glasgow School of Art. It begins tonight andruns until 26 April. Put together by GSA’s Senior Research Manager Julie Ramage, Dr Lorna Hands and Dr Nicky Bird, Becoming Awesomestow presents the findings of a research project into investments in cultural assets in towns and their effects on regeneration. The research group looked at
First Jimmy Shand, then The Proclaimers and now Honeypeace Records are putting Auchtermuchty on the musical map. Honeypeace is an independent record label based in the north Fife town. The label works with singer songwriters such as Ryan Lothian from Auchtermuchty, Jared Neville from Cupar and Johann Heartbeat from Sweden. They have so far released music on CD, cassette tape and on all major digital outlets and plan to nurture
Mimi, aka Michelle Phillips, wanted to create a cafe and bakery where customers felt like they were being given a big hug. That may sound sugary but the pretty retro decor, designed by Eskimo, does indeed feel comforting and the huge old-fashioned shop counter of generously portioned strawberry cup cakes, rocky roads and millionaire shortbreads is a sight for sore eyes. If none of that works then Scott Clearie, son-in-law
We’re excited to bring you this new regular feature from Sam Foster of Sam Foster Architects in Dunfermline. Over the coming months Sam will be looking at some of the fascinating buildings and landmarks of Dunfermline and Fife. As soon as you brave an upward look and risk exposing your throat to that biting north-easterly you’ll start to see it: we are completely and utterly surrounded by a wealth of
Elaine Hardie was cooking oxcheeks when the gas engineer who was fixing her gas asked her if she’d like to manage the Fyfe Smokery with him. Peter Murphy realised that the oxcheeks were a clue to someone who was obsessed with cooking and food in general and could bring that passion to the independent fish retailer & smokery in Dunfermline, Fife. That was in 2013 after Murphy’s long career as
In 1953 the Picture Post featured these photos from the Glasgow School of Art’s annual charity fashion show. Check out the tartan shorts suit created 15 years before Mary Quant designed ‘Hot Pant’s in the late 60s. The iconic Mackintosh Building can be seen in some shots. If you want to find out more about Charles Rennie Mackintosh the Royal Institute of British Architects (RIBA) has a exhibition in London until
By Paul Rudge, Reuben’s Wine Store, Dunfermline Ever since Sir Francis Drake raided the Port of Cadiz in 1587 and looted more than 3000 barrels of sherry or `sack` as it was known in those days, the Brits have been mad for the famous Spanish tipple. Britain has long been the most important export market for Spain’s most noted fortified wine. During its heyday it enjoyed an unrivalled position as
Here’s a treat – this is a featured blog by Sarah Patrick of Postcard from Fife. A Fifer born-and-bred, Sarah blogs and tweets as Postcard from Fife to highlight her interesting finds – particularly food, music, festivals and vintage – so that others can discover what makes the area so special. Sarah, who tells us she is excited to be back living in the Kingdom after over 10 years in Edinburgh and London, recently
So what do we think of this then? Methil-born David Mach’s long awaited driftwood-and-tacks sculpture Phantom has been lowered into place in Kirkcaldy at a cost of £35k. The artist, who was commissioned by supermarket Morrisons, said in an interview with The Courier last week that the sculpture was an ‘ugly hard ass brute’, ‘direct in the same way Fifers are’. He also said ‘it is what it is – it’s
Since opening in 2006 chef Craig Wood and his wife, Vikki have built up a reputation for good food at The Wee Restaurant in North Queensferry, and, with only 40 covers, the venue is true to its name. The chef’s efforts have been recognised with a number of very favourable reviews, and at the end of 2014, the Fife eatery won Scottish Licensed Trade News’ Restaurant of the Year 2014.
