Bagpipe making, like life is difficult – Hamish Moore
During one of those incredible afternoon, early evening thunder storms that can happen in Barga during the spring and early summer, a visitor to Barga was enjoying the peace and quiet of Piazza Angelio. Hamish Moore sat outside the Osteria and pulled out from his bag a small set of pipes and started to play […]
Barga – Scotland wedding in Palazzo Pancrazi
The returning on the clans in Barga Vecchia this afternoon. The wedding took place in Palazzo Pancrazi of Candice Badiali and Iain Gairns, both from Scotland.Candice’s family originally come from Riboscioli, the now deserted village just above La Mocchia, before they emigrated to Scotland.
Twinning with East Lothian Scotland – the real deal
This morning was the last event for the group from East Lothian before these ambassadors of goodwill take a well earned rest … and what a last event it actually was. Finally they got to meet the other school children from Barga and exchange songs, some words, banners, presents and so much goodwill the air […]
Twinning with East Lothian – Continued
The ceremonies for the twinning between Barga and East Lothian Scotland which started officially this morning in Barga Vecchia carried on this afternoon and well into the evening with a concert by the choir from Prestonpans at the Villa moorings Hotel
Twinning with East Lothian Scotland
Barga is full of sound and colour this morning as the ceremonies started for the twinning between Barga and East Lothian Scotland. Ore 11,00 Barga,Sala Consiliare di Palazzo Pancrazi Cerimonia di gemellaggio Barga – East Lothian (Scozia)
Casa Fontana opens in Barga
Casa Fontana, an historic 18th Century town house, within the mediaeval Barga Vecchia, close to one of the ancient gates to the walled city, has been renovated by a Scottish architect, to provide a comfortable family Pensione (B&B), with modern facilities and a sunny walled garden. There are 6 double bedrooms with ensuite shower rooms […]
