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Olympian launches swimming academy in Glasgow
A Scots Olympic medallist is to launch Glasgow’s first swimming academy. Olympic hero Michael Jamieson is to give something back to the city that supported him through the highs and lows of his competitive career. The retired swimmer, who won silver at the 2012 Olympics, will launch the self-funded venture on Monday September 16 in…
Read MoreAir Ambulance to launch new Aberdeen-based service
Scotland’s Charity Air Ambulance has agreed a contract with Babcock to launch a new air ambulance service from Aberdeen International Airport. The four-year contract will see aerial emergency services specialist Babcock operate and maintain the air ambulance helicopter from a new base at the airport. Babcock Onshore Director Richard Youngs said: ‘Babcock is a familiar…
Read MoreScottish Field needs a media sales executive
Would you like to work for Scottish Field? We are recruiting! We have an opening in our advertising sales team in Edinburgh and if you are a motivated self-starter with a talent for persuasion then we’d like to hear from you. Working with the existing team you will be comfortable in a telesales environment, ideally…
Read MoreTop dog walks in the north east, as recommended by you
Venturing out into the fresh air with your four-legged friends is easily one of the best pastimes. One of the most beautiful areas in Scotland to explore is the north east – with beaches, forests and all manner of trails, there is more than enough entertainment to exercise those energetic legs. Providing you with some…
Read MoreA stylish arrival point in line for Princes Square
Visitors to Glasgow’s award-winning shopping and leisure destination, Princes Square, will be getting a new welcome soon when a stylish new entrance is unveiled. Work on a new arrival experience for one of the city’s best loved retail and leisure destinations is scheduled to begin on the 11th of August and is expected to be…
Read MoreFive fabulous dog walks, as recommended by you
There are plenty of magnificent hideaways in the north east of Scotland, and there’s no better way to explore them than with your four-legged friends. Providing you with some Sunday inspiration, here are five of your favourite dog walking destinations in Aberdeenshire. So get the car packed with a picnic, throw in the walking boots…
Read MoreAdd sparkle to your life and meet the designer
Scottish jewellery designer Sheila Fleet OBE will be hosting her next Meet the Designer event at her concession in Jenners Loch Lomond Shores at the end of this month. Sheila, one of Scotland’s leading designers and makers of precious jewellery, will be displaying her latest design Matrix Embrace. This collection will be available at her…
Read MoreLooking for some Father’s Day inspiration?
Father’s Day takes place this weekend, and Scottish Field has some ideal gift suggestions if you’re still looking to buy. We know that it’s not always easy to pick a present for the dads in our lives, so here’s a suggestion of practical – and tasty – suggestions for this Sunday, 16 June. Findra Based…
Read MoreBrash McKelvie – farewell to the roast dinners
Scottish Field’s new online columnist Brash McKelvie updates you on their week. Here are the cast of characters that share the vicissitudes of life: Scragend – a Rhode Island Red of indeterminate age and foul nature. Shitting Cat – does exactly what it says on the tin. The Beloved – a paragon of virtue and…
Read MoreThe single shooters looking for love
Glad Rags and Cartridge Bags calling all single Prince Charming’s Scotland’s premier all female shooting club, Glad Rags & Cartridge Bags is hoping to add a bit of romance to their event in June. It’s a first for the club as Mhairi Morriss owner of Jomm Events and founder of Glad Rags and Cartridge Bags…
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