Councils can investigate complaints of statutory nuisance to tackle noise produced at any time of day or night. They may also issue warning notices in response to complaints about noise above permitted levels from 11pm to 7am. These warning notices can be used by councils for noise that’s not a statutory nuisance. What is classed …
Noise is sound which is unwelcome and can cause distress, annoyance or disturbance to unwilling listeners. District councils and some government agencies are responsible for investigating noise complaints. What is classed as unreasonable noise from Neighbours UK? There are laws in place that define a maximum acceptable amount of noise during ‘night hours’ which are …
Annually, over 200,000 people attend the show, with screenings to a further 100 million on televisions across the world. The Tattoo runs every weekday evening and twice on Saturdays throughout the August Festivals. How many people take part in Edinburgh Tattoo? There are few such moving festival moments, a fact to which any of the …
The camera obscura, Latin for “dark chamber”, consists of a dark chamber or box with a small hole in one of the four walls (or the ceiling). The light passing through the small hole will project an image of a scene outside the box onto the surface opposite to the hole. How does camera obscura …
Police. The first thing you can do is call the police. Often, having an officer show up at the door about a noise complaint is enough to get most people to tone it down. Most areas have noise ordinances, and repeat visits from the police could result in fines or even misdemeanor charges. How do …
If you are lucky enough to be attending a ceilidh or party you might want to don a kilt or tartan skirt for easy movement on the dancefloor. A tartan sash or bow tie, can also be a great way to bring a little tartan to a party outfit for Hogmanay. What do you wear …
On New Year’s Eve, eight or so lit torches, some nearly 10 ft in height, parades around the small village at midnight. Comrie’s Hogmanay will see the procession accompanied by music, people in fancy dress and general merriment and celebration before the torches are thrown into the River Earn. What do you do on Hogmanay? …
On New Year’s Eve, eight or so lit torches, some nearly 10 ft in height, parades around the small village at midnight. Comrie’s Hogmanay will see the procession accompanied by music, people in fancy dress and general merriment and celebration before the torches are thrown into the River Earn. What is the Scottish tradition for …
The first footer would traditionally arrive bearing gifts to bring good fortune and health to the home. Gifts generally took the form of a coin, shortbread or something edible, a lump of coal or wood for the fire and a drink of whisky to represent prosperity, food, warmth and good cheer. What do you say …
Can men enter The MoonWalk? YES! Men can Walk the Walk, and Men Can Get Breast Cancer Too, so it is important that they stand to be counted. How many people walk the MoonWalk? The event is held annually in London, Edinburgh and Iceland. Since the first MoonWalk was held in 1998 over 395,000 women …
