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Scottish student will be strum-thing special in Norway
A Scottish student is to perform in The Nutcracker with Bergen Philharmonic later this month. Former Highland pupil Abigail Millar-Todd is currently studying at the Norwegian Academy of Music. Abigail said: ‘If it weren’t for The Highland Council, I would never have started classical music. I began the harp through Feis à Bhaile, then with…
Read MoreEdinburgh eaterie ranked in the top 100 in Britain
A recently-opened Edinburgh restaurant with a five star rating on Trip Advisor has now been named as the top slot in Edinburgh’s open table bookings. Forage & Chatter, on Alva Street, made OpenTable’s 2017 top 100 restaurants in the UK based on diner reviews. The restaurant, which recently celebrated its one year anniversary, has shown…
Read MoreFrom fat cat to purr-fect puss for Aberdeen’s Pumpkin
A formerly flabby feline from Scotland has been named ‘top cat’ in national pet slimming competition. Once-podgy puss Pumpkin from Aberdeen has taken the top honour in the UK’s largest pet slimming competition after shedding 14% of his bodyweight in just six months. Ginger-and-white cat Pumpkin once weighed in at a whopping 1st 8lbs (10.2kg),…
Read MoreTremendous turnout as new Glasgow art gallery opens
Over 200 guests, media and VIPs attended the spectacular opening of Castle Fine Art’s flagship gallery on Queen Street in Glasgow. Globally renowned Scottish artist, Stuart McAlpine Miller unveiled a series of new Scottish-themed paintings, giving the guests the exclusive opportunity to preview his never before seen work as well as works from some of…
Read MoreA great gift if you’re looking for some Christmas gin-spiration
Glasgow’s multi award winning gin MAKAR is now available in a festive limited edition gift pack containing three of their handcrafted premium gins. The Glasgow Distillery Company has been exceptionally busy over the last few months and their magical elves have crafted the perfect present for botanical-lovers this Christmas – a MAKAR mini festive gift…
Read MoreFarm near Forfar is on the market as one or two lots
Kemphills Farm in Kirkbuddo near Forfar is on the market, with associated land. Presented by Galbraith, the farmhouse is a three-bedroom bungalow with three reception rooms. Kemphills Farm has a range of traditional buildings offering development potential subject to planning permission. The paddock extends to approximately 1.32 acres. The farm has predominately arable land extending…
Read MoreA stunning family home in walk-in condition
An outstanding family home has been brought to the market in Aberdeen. Galbraith present this detached family home on Cairnlee Road East with three public rooms, five good bedrooms and two bathrooms. Located in the much sought after village of Cults, this is an exceptionally spacious and immaculate detached dwelling house. It sits within a…
Read MoreSome Fyne festive fare for foodies
For those looking for the perfect foodie gift nothing could be more fitting than a seafood hamper from Loch Fyne Oysters. Located near Cairndow, at the head of Loch Fyne on the West Coast of Scotland, Loch Fyne Oysters is renowned throughout the world for serving up the highest quality seafood regularly on the menu at…
Read MoreThe 30 Christmas presents you really don’t want to get
They say that Christmas is all about the spirit of giving – but sometimes the presents we receive aren’t exactly what we’d been hoping for. A pair of marigolds, underwear from a boss, anti-cellulite cream and even botox are just some of the most hated Christmas presents to have been received by Brits. With just…
Read MoreWhich whisky are you? – Distiller launches new online test
Highland distillers Tomatin have unveiled their People Pairing quiz that aims to match personality traits to different expressions in their core range of whiskies. Based on the notion that certain personality traits could match the different characteristics of the distiller’s core range, a likely pairing can be suggested via an online test on the Tomatin…
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