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Inverness serves up ‘ice pancakes’
A RARE phenomenon has been spotted on the River Ness. “Ice pancakes” have been seen floating in Inverness. Chris Conroy, river director of Ness District Salmon Fishery Board, explained: “These frozen shapes are normally spotted in the Baltic Sea, the Great Lakes of North America, or in Antarctica, so it’s quite amazing to see these…
Read MorePerthshire platform doubles number of artists
A WEBSITE created to boost artists and makers in Perthshire has double its number of members in just six months. Perthshire Artisans was launched in June with nine artists, but has now grown to 18. Perth-based contemporary jewellery maker Kate McLaughlin, who one of the nine initial artists chosen for the launch of platform, said:…
Read MoreCeltic Connections closes with special farewell concert
EUROPE’S largest winter music festival comes to an end on Tuesday with a new event. Celtic Connections’ farewell concert, which will be broadcast online from 7.30pm, includes highlights from the virtual festival. More than 30 concerts have been streamed as part of this year’s programme. Performers taking part in the festival have included Julie Fowlis,…
Read MoreBrothers launch their Outlandish beers
TWO brothers from Lanarkshire have fulfilled their life-long dream by opening a microbrewery. The first beers from Ronnie and Kenny Lees hit the shelves last month. They set up their Outlandish Brewing Company with help from economic development agency Business Gateway. Ronnie said: “It is great to have someone believe in your business, especially when…
Read MoreSeasonal rangers return to Cairngorms
SEASONAL rangers will once again be “on patrol” in the Cairngorms National Park this summer. The national park authority hired its first seasonal rangers last summer to cope with visitor numbers during the pandemic. Nine seasonal rangers will be hired this summer, along with five “Kickstart” youth placements. Grant Moir, chief executive of the national…
Read MoreFashion training for shop workers
BUDDING fashionistas will soon be able to follow their passion in Scotland’s capital. Edinburgh College has signed a deal to offer the London Fashion Retail Academy’s (FRA’s) course in retail fashion, marketing, and branding. The partnership marks the first time the academy has ventured outside London. The Edinburgh course is sponsored by St James Quarter,…
Read MoreUrgent plea to save Scotland’s rainforests
CAMPAIGNERS are calling for cash to help them save Scotland’s Atlantic oak woodlands. The sites, which stretch along the length of the west coast, are known as “Scotland’s rainforests” thanks to their high rainfall. The forests – which include birch and hazel, as well as oak – are home to specialist specials of plants, insects,…
Read MoreEdinburgh’s book festival flits to new home
THE Edinburgh International Book Festival is moving from its traditional home in Charlotte Square Gardens to the University of Edinburgh’s College of Art. This year’s festival will take place from Saturday 14 August to Monday 30 August at the college. The festival plans to use both indoor and outdoor spaces at the Lauriston Place site.…
Read MoreLorna McNee wins Michelin star at Glasgow’s Cail Bruich
SCOTTISH chef Lorna McNee was tonight awarded a Michelin star for her work at the Cail Bruich restaurant in Glasgow. McNee was appointed as the eatery’s head chef in August. She was previously sous chef at Restaurant Andrew Fairlie in Gleneagles, which holds two Michelin stars. McNee started her career as an apprentice under Fairlie…
Read MoreFootpath funding to increase access
SOME of Scotland’s best-loved paths are being revamped with fresh funding to remove barriers and improve access for all. NatureScot, the Scottish Goverment agency known previously as Scottish Natural Heritage (SNH), is funding almost £111,000 of improvements to the path network. The cash covers many of Scotland’s long-distance walks, such as the West Highland Way.…
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