by Ruth | Oct 12, 2023 | Learn English and Scottish Culture, Learn English and Scottish History, Learn English with Scottish Art, Meet the Makers English Immersion
Illustrator Laura Darling (left) answering questions about her banner designs. Walk, Chat Draw – In Crieff Dundee-based illustrator Laura Darling has been awarded one of 6 commissioned banners for the Perth Museum, which will open in Spring 2024. The banners are...
by Ruth | Jul 11, 2023 | Learn English and Scottish Culture, Learn English and Scottish History, Tips for Enjoying Scotland
4 Things Not to Miss at Stirling Castle Stirling Castle has always been a popular tourist attraction – but it has been slowly growing the wealth of details it has to share with its visitors. In case you aren’t aware, there has been a lot of work done on...
by Ruth | Apr 17, 2023 | Creating your Independent English Language School, Learn English and Scottish Culture, Learn English and Scottish History, Learn English in Perthshire, Our Language School Social Events Will Get You Talking!, Tips for Enjoying Scotland
Becoming an English Holiday Homestay Host Being an English holiday Homestay Host is not for everyone, but for a certain type of person, it can be hugely rewarding. This blog explores what kind of personality you need to enjoy opening your home to a stranger, and gives...
by Ruth | Oct 7, 2022 | Learn English and Scottish Culture, Learn English and Scottish History
A Nation in Mourning? One month ago, Queen Elizabeth II died at her home in Balmoral, Scotland. The world watched as the United Kingdom ceremonially mourned her death. Images of queuing Brits were beamed around the world and our national media represented this...
by Ruth | Apr 19, 2022 | English for Design, English Language School immersion activities, Learn English and Scottish Culture, Learn English and Scottish History, Learn English with Scottish Art
How One Wooden Artwork in Dysart Makes Sense of the Sea This blog is about Scottish Landscape Art, in particular one wooden artwork in Dysart, Fife, by Perthshire artist Donald Urquhart. In case you haven’t seen it, I’ll share some basic descriptive...
by Ruth | Jan 25, 2022 | English for Design, English Language School immersion activities, Immersion English Activities, Immersion English Holiday, Language School Food and Drink, Learn English and Scottish History, Learn English in Perthshire
English Immersion Activity | Burn’s Night This Burns Night, Blue Noun Language Hub began celebrations with a tour of our local distillery, The Glenturret. This blog describes a visit to this distillery. What to look out for, what makes it special? (After all,...