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Exhibition mixes ‘the cosmos and mythology’
EDINBURGH’S Arusha Gallery presents the work of Fiona Finnegan for her first solo exhibition in Scotland, Midnight Candy. The exhibition showcases Finnegan’s romantic landscapes in the backdrop of the Arusha Gallery’s gothic New Town architecture. Finnegan suggests that the exhibition is a study of the human experience, “both real and imagined”, and aims to represent…
Read MoreWhat is ‘slow fashion’ and why is it on the rise?
Patrick Birkbeck, managing director at Perthshire department store House of Bruar, examines the return of ‘slow fashion’. THE term “slow fashion” is generally seen as a recent invention, but the movement has been around for longer than we think. Many people are familiar with the term “fast fashion” and all of its negative connotations. In…
Read MoreSkyran Candle Company launches Christmas collection
At Skyran Candle Company, we are dedicated to quality home fragrance products, which are kind to our bodies and to our planet. We use natural wax and the finest fragrance oil in all our products to create a truly luxurious experience. As a husband-and-wife team, we launched our business in the spring while staying in…
Read MoreVirtual measuring becomes the norm for tartan creations
WHEN the ScotlandShop store on Queensferry Street in Edinburgh was forced to temporarily close in the spring, a whole new way of shopping evolved. The shop is open again and you can make an appointment to guarantee a safe and dedicated service, however – if going into town isn’t on your agenda – the same…
Read MoreLaings launches Christmas campaign
LUXURY jeweller Laings has launched its 2020 Christmas campaign across its UK stores and online. Customers will be able to order online with home delivery and the company will also offer a click-and-collect service. Once a click-and-collect item is available, a member of staff will be in touch with the customer to schedule an appointment…
Read MoreTake a Christmas shopping trip to the stunning Scottish islands and support small businesses
isle20.com – a new shopping site showcasing unique, high-quality products from the Scottish islands – is taking the Christmas gift market by storm. If you missed your island break this year, or just fancy a change of shopping scenery, we’ve got products from Skye to Shetland and Harris to Tiree. Bespoke bags made in Lewis?…
Read MoreWomen and the Second World War: How tweed helped drive the feminist movement
The experts at Walker Slater explore the role tweed played during the Second World War and beyond. AHEAD of Remembrance Day tomorrow, now is the time for us as a nation to look back in history and commemorate those who fought for us in the war. Since then, society has seen many evolutionary changes take…
Read More‘One of the finest silversmiths of his generation’
Rev Colin Renwick, minister at Dunblane Cathedral, shares an appreciation of silversmith Graham Leishman Stewart (1955-2020). Graham Stewart, who died in Edinburgh on Wednesday 28 October, is widely regarded as one of the finest silversmiths of his generation. Born in Bridge of Allan and educated at Dollar Academy and Gray’s School of Art in Aberdeen,…
Read MoreSt Leonards: Scotland’s Independent School of the Year 2019
St Leonards is a coeducational boarding and day school for pupils aged 5-18. The school boasts a safe and leafy campus bounded by medieval walls in the heart of the seaside university town of St Andrews. It was named as Scotland’s Independent School of the Year 2019 by The Sunday Times Good Schools Guide. Pupils…
Read MoreBaxters launches new gifting hamper range
SCOTTISH food favourite Baxters has launched a new range of eight gifting hampers that are perfect for the festive season or simply as treats for friends and family. The hampers feature some of the brand’s best-loved products, plus other delicious food from producers across Scotland. Prices range from £17.50 to £175 and there’s also the…
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