#yoyp2018

[travellingscotland]

Working my way back through an awful lot of photos from my Outer Hebrides trip last week....seeing out the sunset with these beauties at Pobull Fhinn was a definite highlight of my time on North Uist. With distant Eaval dominating in the background - which I conquered the next morning - it’s a scene I’ll not forget. Thanks to all who followed along with my travels - it was a lot of fun to share! More photos and blog posts to follow.... . . . #scotspirit #yoyp2018 #scotlandisnow #visitscotland #lovetheouterhebrides #outerhebrides #northuist #standingstones #outlander #scotland #thisisscotland #igscotland #instascotland #outlanderstarz #natgeotravelpic #lonelyplanet #bbcscotland #omgb #visitbritain #scotlandlover (at Pobull Fhinn)

[itll-be-ok]

Wholesome Project!!!

Okay so in North Ayrshire, just like in a lot of other places across the UK and the rest of the world we've started a Kindness Rocks Project (#nakindnessrocks)

The idea of this is you get a rock, and write a kind positive, or motivational quote on it, then you hide it somewhere (in this case, in North Ayrshire), you also write a link to the Facebook (@NAkindnessrocks) on the back of it or the hashtag, so people can find the instructions there.

Then someone else finds the rock and they can rehide it, or keep it, but replace it with another one.

Hopefully, when people find them, it'll put a smile on their face, as well as when the rocks are being made or hidden

So please see if you have a project like this in your local area and get involved! Or if you don't, why not start one!! You just need to hide a few rocks and make a social media page/hashtag and the rest should do itself!

Update: a great example is @kindnessrocksmaine, their blog has not only quotes but also cute pictures or patterns on their rocks, check it out!

[entmusicscotland]

National Chamber Music Day 2018

We’re pleased to announce that National Chamber Music Day will take place on Saturday 15th September 2018, celebrating the Year of Young People! 

In keeping with the celebration of the contributions that young people make to Scotland, our poster was designed by Victoria Lopez, a young artist based in Glasgow (you can see more of her work at https://www.facebook.com/Faagotina/). 

Stay tuned for more information about the events happening on the day, including free and family-friendly chamber music concerts and workshops. With events all over Scotland, from the Highlands and Islands to the Borders, there’s bound to be something planned at a venue near you! 

[getshrektboi]

It's the Year of Young People

Just tryna spread the word that's its the year of young people in Scotland because I think that it's so important. The government has dedicated an entire year to showcasing young people, and the legacy of this year should allow young people's voices to be better heard.

The year aims to destroy all the negative stereotypes about young people, and make sure we're appreciated for all our ideas and in general!

Is this news to anyone in Scotland? Or did anyone outside Scotland know about it?

What do you all think?

[kimkjaerside-blog]

I had the pleasure of once again photographing the annual #BeatingRetreatBB in Edinburgh at the weekend. This was the 61st year and what an impressive performance by all. Starting off outside the beautiful St Giles Cathedral by Parliament Square and then marching to Edinburgh Castle for the Retreat. #boysbrigade #Scotland #Edinburgh #ScotlandIsNow #YOYP2018 #kilts #bagpipes #castle (at Edinburgh, United Kingdom)

[entmusicscotland]

Take Part in National Chamber Music Day

On the 15th of September, EMS will host National Chamber Music Day 2018: the event which promotes chamber music throughout Scotland! We’ll be filling the streets with the sound of chamber music by putting on free, impromptu concerts for members of the public across the country. 

This year we will be celebrating Year of Young People 2018. We’re organising a day packed full of chamber music performances for young people and their friends and families, as well as creating opportunities for young people to organise and perform in their own National Chamber Music Day events.

All Scotland-based chamber music ensembles are invited to perform for this one-day event. Each ensemble will be asked to perform either two or three short public recitals during the day, and there will also be opportunities to participate in EMS Learning events and side-by-side performances.

Email info@enterprisemusicscotland for more information and an application form. Completed forms needs to be submitted by 5pm Monday, 7th May 2018. 

Help us make NCMD 2018 a huge success!

[hella-g4y]

Two MP's 😎#yoyp2018