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Crerar 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…
Read MoreGleneagles to open Edinburgh townhouse
LUXURY hotel Gleneagles has unveiled plans to open a townhouse in Edinburgh. The hotel is taking over the former head office of the British Linen Company at 37-39 St Andrew Square. The townhouse will have 33 bedrooms, a restaurant, and two bars, including one with a roof-top terrace with views across the city. Gleneagles also…
Read MoreFodilicious wins ‘Veganuary’ Lidl listing
SNACKS made by a Scottish company to help people with irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) are going on sale in supermarket chain Lidl as part of its “Veganuary” promotion. Lauren Leisk developed her Fodilicious products with help from Queen Margaret University in Edinburgh, from where she graduated in 2016. Leisk said: “We are really excited to…
Read MoreRapunzel hits cinemas and streaming
A CHRISTMAS film produced by the National Theatre of Scotland and Historic Environment Scotland will be shown in selected independent cinemas and arts centres throughout Scotland from Tuesday, before being released online for streaming. Rapunzel, which was filmed in and around Stirling Castle, will be available for streaming from Wednesday until 4 January. Free access…
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