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Soul Food Sisters serves nearly 1,000 meals in Glasgow
SOUL Food Sisters, a social enterprise in Glasgow, is set to serve almost 1,000 meals over Christmas to people in need in the city. The organisation, which is run by migrant women with a passion for food, normally operates as a catering company and has run a café in the Gallowgate since 2018. With orders…
Read MoreVisitors flock to nature reserves and urban green spaces
MORE than one million visitors have flocked to Scotland’s national nature reserves this year, while use of urban green spaces is also up, according to NatureScot. The agency, formerly Scottish Natural Heritage (SNH), said around 650,000 people normally visit the country’s 43 national nature reserves each year. That figure swelled during the intitial spring lockdown,…
Read MoreWhisky auction raises cash for hospitality workers
A WHISKY auction begins today to raise money for The Ben, the charity that supports people working in Scotland’s hospitality industry. Rare bottles going under the hammer during the online auction include a 22-year-old Hazelburn, a bottle from the first single cask from Ardnamurchan distillery, and an imperial gallon from the demolished Imperial distillery. The…
Read MoreCrerar Hotels gives further £200,000 to charities
HOTEL operator Crerar is donating a further £200,000 to charities, including those working across health, education, and social inclusion. The company donates 50% of its distributable profits to charities in the communities surroundings its seven hotels. Over the past decade, the firm has given £8.5 million to more than 450 organisations. Chief executive Chris Wayne-Wills…
Read MoreFife’s Feragaia on Harrods’ shelves
FIFE non-alcoholic brand Feragaia has secured a listing at Harrods. The drink, which is made using 14 botanicals from the land and sea, hit the London department store’s shelves earlier this month. Bill Garnock, co-founder of Feragaia, said: “Our inaugural year has not been without its challenges, but it is wonderful that a conversation I…
Read MoreHebridean Spa takes skincare hitech
A DEVICE to monitor skin hydration has moved a step closer after a beauty business based on the Isle of Lewis secured a grant. Hebridean Spa, the company behind the “ishga” brand, has been awarded a £122,000 research and development (R&D) grant by economic development agency Highlands & Islands Enterprise (HIE). The year-long project is…
Read MoreTake a trip back in time with the King’s Theatre
THE King’s Theatre in Edinburgh has teamed up with photographer Tom Duffin to create a virtual tour. Fans missing their annual visit to the pantomime can view images stretching back more than a century. The tour includes photographs of the site before the theatre was built, and how its appearance has changed over the years.…
Read MoreCairngorm reindeer march on with Bounce Back Loan
THE Cairngorm Reindeer Herd has secured a coronavirus Bounce Back Loan from the UK Government. The herd consists of more than 150 free-range reindeer that live and roam across the Cairngorm mountains and on the nearby Glenlivet Estate. The herd were introduced to the Cairngorms in 1952 by husband and wife duo Mikel Utsi and…
Read MoreVivienne Westwood wedding dresses hit Edinburgh
WEDDING dresses designed by Vivienne Westwood are coming to Edinburgh next month. Bridal boutique Rachel Scott Couture has secured exclusive rights to showcase the Vivienne Westwood made-to-order bridal collection in Scotland. Owner Rachel Snedden said: “I’ve been a huge fan of Vivienne Westwood for longer than I care to mention. “Her ability to root her…
Read MoreChefs prepare for Hogmanay at your house
SCOTLAND’S chefs are getting ready to serve Hogmanay treats at your house this year. Gillan Kingstree, head chef at catering company Hickory, has created a menu based around rare roast Scottish beef sirloin. Hickory began offering its home delivery service earlier in the year after the restrictions placed on the events and catering industry. Deputy…
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