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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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New beat for wildlife crime officer
SCOTLAND has unveiled its latest recruit in the fight against wildlife crime. PC Gavin Ross has joined the National Wildlife Crime Unit (NWCU) as its investigations support officer. Ross was previously he local community police officer for Dunbar. He said: “When I was in Edinburgh, very early in my service, I became involved in investigating…
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Free ‘click and collect’ help for essential stores
ESSENTIAL shops are being offered free help with “click and collect” by an Edinburgh technology company. Appointedd has made its “Click and Collect Plus” service free for essential retailers ahead of the Scottish Government’s latest lockdown rules coming into force tomorrow. Founder Leah Hutcheon said: “Covid-19 has had a devastating effect on retailers with the…
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