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Press and Journal
3 days ago
- Business
- Press and Journal
Highland Park mural on Kirkwall shop may soon disappear as distillers plan new paint job
The large mural on the side of Kirkwall's Highland Park shop may be about to disappear. The whisky distillery has submitted plans to Orkney Islands Council which would see its Albert Street shop undergo a change in colour scheme. Much of the shop's exterior would be changed from the current blue-grey colour to 'Wimborne white.' This would have the shop align with the re-branding the company unveiled last October. Highland Park says the new look was created to allow it to celebrate its Orkney roots more. The shop's large Viking-inspired mural on the shop's gable end became an eye-catching addition to the high street when the company took over the premises in 2019. However, under the new plans, it would be replaced by a more basic Highland Park logo with 'single malt scotch whisky' underneath. The front-facing signage would also be repainted, maintaining dark colouring. New lettering would be fitted as well. While this may signal the disappearance of one mural from Kirkwall's high street, planning permission has just been given for another. The soon-to-open Garden Square development will be adding one designed by artist Lauren Morsley. Highland Park's shop serves as a town centre hub for visiting tourists while the distillery is located on the outskirts of Kirkwall. The shop has been particularly useful for the company over the past year while the distillery has been closed to tours and tastings. This was while work was done to make the distillery more environmentally friendly. It is estimated the project will cut the carbon emissions of the site by about 20%. Highland Park's planning application for its new mural on its Kirkwall shop is now with Orkney Island's Council's planning department, awaiting a decision.
Hindustan Times
23-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Hindustan Times
Burger King drops fiery How to Train Your Dragon menu ahead of movie release: Here's when you can get it
Burger King is firing up its grills with a magical new twist, unveiling a limited-time menu inspired by the upcoming How to Train Your Dragon movie. In a new co-promotion with Universal Pictures, the fast-food giant announced on Wednesday that fans can soon enjoy themed items that bring a taste of the dragon-filled adventure to life, just in time for the film's release. Also Read: Walmart slashes 1,500 jobs amid standoff with Trump: Who will be affected? The Burger King menu, in collaboration with How to Train Your Dragon will include three food items and a refreshing drink. The menu features bold new items like the Dragon Flame-Grilled Whopper, spicy Dragon Mozzarella Fries, a Viking-inspired chocolate sundae, and a cool Soaring Strawberry Lemonade to top it all off. Following its trend from past movie trends, the buns of the Whopper will be given a colour twist. Thus, this time they will be red and orange, according to the theme of the movie. In a statement, Burger King executive Joel Yashinsky said, 'Our new collaboration with How to Train Your Dragon is going to be fun for both kids and kids at heart. Our team has created a delicious menu inspired by the beloved characters and themes of this exciting new movie that brings that experience to Burger King restaurants, as reported by Fox Business. The menu is available to customers for a limited time at Burger King starting from May 27. Also Read: The viral Lilo & Stitch popcorn bucket breaks the internet: Here's how to snag one The upcoming How to Train Your Dragon film is a live-action reimagining of the beloved 2010 animated classic that launched a blockbuster trilogy, scheduled to release on June 13. The new adaptation brings the epic story back to the big screen with a fresh cast, including Mason Thames, Gerard Butler, and Peter Serafinowicz. Originally debuting in 2010, the animated series captivated audiences with its heartfelt storytelling and stunning visuals, followed by sequels in 2014 and 2019. Now, the franchise is set to soar once again in live-action form.
Yahoo
29-01-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Flames Rise as Ship Burned at Viking-Inspired Fire Festival
The annual Viking-inspired fire festival of Up Helly Aa, described by organizers as 'a northern Mardi Gras,' was held in the town of Lerwick in Scotland's Shetland Islands on Tuesday, January 28. The festival involves a torchlit procession led by a 'Guizer Jarl,' or Chief Viking, and a 'Jarl Squad,' which lights a replica longship by throwing torches into it. The present form of Up Helly Aa dates back around 140 years, but the traditions of the festival, including the procession and galley-burning, go back '12 centuries or more' and are linked to ancient Norse rituals marking the sun's return after winter, according to Promote Shetland, which helps organize the event. Before the 19th century, the event was 'often riotous' and law enforcement would be summoned 'to curb trigger-happy drunks firing guns in the air' or to stop people 'dragging a blazing tar barrel through the streets,' they said. Footage filmed by Mary Domito shows attendees throwing torches into a burning Viking ship. Credit: Mary Domito via Storyful
