As chocolate eggs, marshmallow bunnies and hot cross buns start filling supermarket shelves, it can be easy to forget the origins of the Easter celebrations. Unlike Christmas and Valentine’s Day which fall on the same days every year, the Easter holiday dates change annually. Easter will always fall on a Sunday with Good Friday just […]
Daffodils are synonymous with spring; the bulbs are planted in autumn and they spend several months developing roots before they burst into flower in spring, providing a welcome splash of colour after the grey winter months. They are one of the most popular garden plants in the UK which is why a whole weekend of […]
On 1 April 2018 the Royal Air Force will be celebrating its 100th birthday. The centenary itself will be marked by special events, activities and other initiatives at local, regional and national levels running from April to the end of November 2018. The Royal Scots Club is no exception and will be marking RAF100 with […]
Mother’s Day – or Mothering Sunday – will be celebrated on Sunday the 11th of March in the UK this year. It was the American social activist Anna Jarvis (1864-1948) from Philadelphia who lobbied the government for an official day to honour mothers in the United States. The day took off in Britain when vicar’s […]
If you followed wedding magazines and blogs closely last year you will know that weddings in 2017 focussed on three main themes: modern, bohemian and tropical. Drip cakes, greenery, dessert tables and wedding doughnuts were also some of the biggest trends for couples celebrating their big day. While classic, timeless touches will never go out […]