Posts by Peter Ranscombe
Fettes students star in virtual visits
PUPILS at Fettes College have recorded a video as part of the independent school’s virtual visits for prospective students and parents. The short film, which was recorded in October, gives online visitors a flavour of life at the Edinburgh school. As part of the viritual visiting, families can also book one-to-one video calls with the…
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Woodland birds bounce back
SCOTLAND’S woodland birds look like they’re recovering from the “Beast from the East”. The storm was linked to a 12% fall in woodland birds between 2017 and 2018. NatureScot, the Scottish Government agency previously known as Scottish Natural Heritage (SNH), said woodland bird numbers have now returned to a more stable position, alongside farmland birds.…
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Small Spirits Company launches no alcohol range
ONE of the founders behind Good Brothers natural wine bar in Edinburgh has launched a non-alcoholic drinks company. Graeme Sutherland’s Small Spirits Company is delivering non-alcoholic spirits, wine and beer around the country. The online retailer is already stocking brands including Pentire, Feragaia, and Lyre. Its range stretches across non-alcoholic light spirits, dark spirits, liqueurs,…
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Gaelic fishing film sets sail
THE first Gaelic cinema documentary will have its theatrical world premiere at the Glasgow Film Festival. Iorram – or “boat song” – tells the story of the Gaelic fishing community in the Outer Hebrides. After being shown on 28 February as part of the festival, the film will have its virtual UK theatrical release on…
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Did you commission a piece from Hamilton & Inches?
A JEWELLER wants to hear from customers who have commissioned pieces over the past 150 years. Hamilton & Inches is putting together an exhibition entitled “Celebrating Our Craft”. Clients over the years have included Glenrothes distillery and the Scottish Rugby Union. Victoria Houghton, chief executive at the Edinburgh-based firm, said: “Now that we’re in our…
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