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2011 Scottish New Music Awards Nominations

The Scottish New Music Awards has been created to pay tribute to the artists and musicians who have contributed positively to the local music industry. The debut Scottish New Music Awards will the hosted on the 4th of September 2011 at the Classic Grand, which is located in the bustling city of Glasgow. It is going to be evening of glamour and celebrity. The Scottish New Music Awards has just recently released their list of nominees, as well as the name of the artist who will be receiving a lifetime achievement award.

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Olympic Torch to Journey through Scotland

The opening ceremony of the 2012 London Olympics will be held on 27 July 2012. The official, and symbolic, Olympic Torch will be arriving in the United Kingdom seventy days prior to the big event. It will arrive in Glasgow on 8 June 2012 along its eight thousand mile journey from China. The torch will journey through Scotland, which will not only awaken anticipation for the Olympics, but will also bring much welcomed attention to Scotland, its cities and its magnificent countryside. It is hoped that the captivating landscapes that will be the backdrop of the journey will lure more visitors to Scotland in the future.

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Whisky Tourism Soars

Even though the company name Diageo might not ring any bells, this London based company’s products are most certainly known worldwide. It is a company that specializes in alcoholic beverages, and their product range includes Baileys, Jose Cuervo, Johnnie Walker, Guinness and Smirnoff. It also owns shares in Moet Hennessy, adding Veuve Clicquot, Hennessy and Moet & Charndon to its impressive list. In Scotland, Diageo owns and operates twenty-eight distilleries that produce malt whisky, and they have also established twelve visitor centres that have increased tourism dramatically.

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Edinburgh Animated

There is great excitement surrounding the new movie The Illusionist. It is an animated film that took several years to complete, and has used the city of Edinburgh as the backdrop for most of the movie. It is estimated the movie has already brought in approximately £10 million. The Edinburgh Film Festival is also enthusiastic about the release, and commented that the Oscar nomination of this film will not only bring attention to the film industry in Scotland but also the city, as many film enthusiasts will be mesmerized by the magical Edinburgh portrayed in the movie.

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Neil “Wee Man” Bratchpiece to host 2011 Awards

DAZE Management Limited announced on Monday, 4 October 2010, that the 2011 Scottish Music Awards will be hosted by internet sensation, Neil "The Wee Man" Bratchpiece.

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Scottish Music Awards

The Scottish Music Awards were created to honor those who contribute to the music industry and continue the musical heritage of Scotland. Various categories of the Scottish Music Awards see to it that all genres are included in the ceremony, looking at all musicians and bands, not only the big names in the industry. These unique awards also assist in developing different genres and promoting their music to the public and on the international market.

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Uri Geller’s Scottish Island

Although controversial, and certainly unproven, some historical researchers believe that the Scots royal lineage may have its roots in ancient Egypt. The story goes that around 1400 BC, an Egyptian princess by the name of Scota (rumored to be legendary King Tutankhamen's half-sister), travelled from Egypt to Ireland where she and her entourage settled. In around 300 BC, some of Princess Scotas descendents migrated and settled in Scotland, becoming the ancestors, at least in part, of Scottish royalty. Tales of royalty traveling from exotic Egypt are accompanied by tales of great treasure, as yet undiscovered. But this may soon change if world-renowned paranormalist Uri Geller, best known for his spoon-bending abilities, is correct that this treasure lies hidden on his private island located off the coast of North Berwick in East Lothian, Scotland.

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Exclusive Dining at Edinburgh Festival

The Edinburgh Festival is an annual event that is keenly anticipated by thousands of festival goers, and each year the festival grows in popularity, with greater numbers attending. Bringing the city to life during this time is a challenging undertaking, but this year organizers have an ace up their sleeves that is guaranteed to be the most extraordinary attraction of the festival. Combining great food, breathtaking views and an unforgettable experience, the Edinburgh Festival will present the Festival in the Sky for the first time in Scotland.

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