Article Source: 3D Scotland
First Published: 16 May 2022 10:47
Updated: 16 May 2022 10:47
Monday 30th May will be a knight to remember at a special Duke's Gambit chess competition at The Duke's Umbrella gastropub in Glasgow. The venue's monthly chess event will see students from the University of Glasgow compete with students from the University of Edinburgh in a one-off special.
Designed by Michael O’Donnell and Alex Duff, the Edinburgh chess set is the latest 3D model depicting some of the capital city’s most iconic statues and landmarks including the Scott Monument, Dugald Stewart Monument, Edinburgh Castle, Greyfriars Bobby and Murrayfield Stadium.
The pair, who studied mechanical engineering with product design, met on their first day at university and have been inseparable since. They graduated together during the pandemic in June 2020 and a year later launched their business with the Clydeside chess set honouring Glasgow.
“The intricate detail of our chess pieces is our unique selling point,” says Alex Duff. “We visit the location, take as many pictures as possible, then build up the model from the ground up using 3D CAD software. It takes around 36 hours in total to make one set, that includes printing time, hand finishing and assembly.
“With the Edinburgh chess set we've really pushed ourselves and the technology to the limit. The machines we use to produce the models are accurate to five microns. That’s 0.05mm. Tiny! That’s how we can produce such detailed models.”
“This is a dream come true for us,” says a delighted Michael O’Donnell. “We are passionate about Scotland and chess, so this is the perfect way to celebrate that. We wanted to make a set that would be challenging and fun to play, but also act as a beautiful centrepiece in people’s homes.”
The best-selling 3D Clydeside chess set has become hugely popular for luxury gifts for birthdays, anniversaries, graduations, and retirements. The pair hope the new Edinburgh chess set will be a hit with tourists visiting the capital city and for Scots abroad.
The sets are available to buy online at £225.
The Duke’s Gambit Glasgow vs Edinburgh chess competition takes place on Monday 30th May, from 6.30-9pm, free entry and complimentary drinks from Enotria & Co and Beavertown.
UNBOXED: Creativity in the UK is a celebration of creativity taking place across the UK in 2022 featuring free 10 major creative projects.
The Genesis Scottish Open have just the activity for all this family this weekend, as they invite all children under 12 to go FREE at this year’s competition.
A fish and chip shop in Musselburgh on the outskirts of Edinburgh has been named the best in Scotland and one of the top 10 in the UK by The Sunday Times (Sunday 3rd July).
The Real Mary King’s Close has teamed up with Edinburgh Gin to launch new ‘Stories and Wonders’ gin tasting tours beneath the cobbled streets of the capital’s medieval Old Town.
Alan and Linda Stewart, Co-Owners of Scotland’s largest salon group and multi award winners, Rainbow Room International have received their OBE Award for Services to Hairdressing.
Today, the Scottish Album of the Year (SAY) Award returns for 2022, calling on artists, labels and music fans to submit eligible albums – for free.
Over 40 eight-foot-tall giraffe sculptures hit the streets of Edinburgh from today (1 July 2022) as part of Edinburgh Zoo’s much anticipated Giraffe About Town trail.
Scotland-headquartered House of Boe, is launching its first brand home and is setting an ambitious sales target as it continues to expand.
Edinburgh has a new food and drink attraction with the launch of Dovecot Studios Café in the popular tapestry studio and centre for art, craft and design on Infirmary Street.
Organisers of The Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo have announced half-price Preview Night tickets will go on sale from 10am today (Thursday, 30th June).
Edinburgh based Thistle Foundation programme gets green light from the Scottish Government to provide rehabilitation support to people across Scotland living with long-term health conditions.
The Royal Zoological Society of Scotland (RZSS) has celebrated an outstanding £3 million worth of funding raised by players of People’s Postcode Lottery.
Green Space Dark Skies, led by Walk the Plank as part of UNBOXED: Creativity in the UK, has announcing two new locations for this unique project.
Edinburgh’s Holyrood Distillery has announced a summer-long line-up of street food, cocktails, and guided city walking tours from June until the end of August.
To commemorate its 20th anniversary and raise funds for the Loch Lomond Rescue Boat, Loch Lomond Shores has produced a calendar that runs from June 2022 to May 2023.
In celebration of Scotland’s Year of Stories 2022, Visit Scotland has teamed up with Scots expert and writer Alistair Heather to translate the first lines of some of the world’s most popular books
Aldi Supplier Brownings The Bakers Reveals Recipe for Success ahead of its 10th appearance at The Royal Highland Show.
Historic Environment Scotland (HES) has provided £4500 funding to support a series of projects to mark the heritage of Prestonpans Town Hall.
The Meadowbank Sports Centre will welcome the best snooker players on the planet later this year when the Scottish Open comes to Edinburgh.
A new community-led exhibit telling the people’s story of one of the world’s leading textile regions will go on display at Great Tapestry of Scotland visitor centre.
The Forth Awards, a night of celebrating the great and the good of Edinburgh and the East, came back with a bang, with the sold-out Usher Hall playing host to a night to remember.
To kick start the Scottish school summer holidays, Vue Edinburgh Ocean and Vue Edinburgh Omni are bringing a fantastic fun mix of new and classic family blockbusters to the big screen.
The Gilded Balloon is looking for people to join its vibrant team for the duration of the Edinburgh Festival Fringe, which celebrates its 75th anniversary this August.
With just two weeks to go until the RZSS Giraffe About Town trail hits the streets, community groups across Edinburgh have finished painting their ‘wee sculptures’.
This weekend there is the chance to practice your swing at the St James’ Quarter, as a one-hole pitch & putt arrives in town.
A bumper summer of family fun awaits at Conifox Adventure Park where a host of eclectic events is scheduled to entertain everyone!
From June 27th and throughout the Summer, popular George Street venue, Tigerlily will play host to Sipsmith’s Wimbledon Garden.
An Edinburgh teacher is following her dream of opening a new, independently-owned grazing and wine bar in the southside of the city – opening doors to guests from Tuesday 28th June.
Today, (21st June 2022) eight Edinburgh Festival Fringe producing venues are coming together for the first time to launch an updated show ticketing and reviews platform, edfest.com
Chest Heart & Stroke Scotland’s stores in Edinburgh are appealing to the local community to have a clear out and donate their pre-loved clothes and accessories.